Azure DevOps Engineer

Thronus Group - Glen Allen, VA

Full-time - Mid Level

Glen Allen, VA

About the position

We are seeking a skilled Azure DevOps Engineer to join our team. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in Cloud Infrastructure and Development Practices, focusing on enhancing our deployment processes, CI/CD pipelines, and overall efficiency in our software delivery lifecycle.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement CI/CD pipelines using Azure DevOps to automate deployments and ensure high availability of applications.
• Collaborate with development, QA, and operations teams to streamline processes and improve efficiency.
• Manage and monitor Azure cloud resources, ensuring optimal performance, security, and compliance.
• Troubleshoot and resolve issues in development, test, and production environments.
• Implement Infrastructure as Code (IaC) using tools such as Terraform or ARM templates.
• Conduct code reviews and provide feedback to ensure best practices in code quality and security.
• Stay updated with the latest industry trends and technologies related to cloud and DevOps practices.
• Provide support for application deployments and manage version control using Git.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field.
• Proven experience as a DevOps Engineer or in a similar software engineering role.
• Strong expertise in Azure DevOps services, including Azure Repos, Azure Pipelines, and Azure Artifacts.
• Proficient in scripting languages (e.g., PowerShell, Bash) and experience with programming languages (e.g., C#, Python).
• Familiarity with Docker and Kubernetes for container orchestration.
• Experience with monitoring and logging tools such as Azure Monitor, Application Insights, or similar.
• Knowledge of security best practices in cloud environments.

Nice-to-haves

• Azure certifications (e.g., Azure DevOps Engineer Expert, Azure Solutions Architect).
• Experience with Agile methodologies and tools (e.g., Scrum, Kanban).
• Understanding of networking concepts and cloud architecture.