Chief Azure DevOps Engineer
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We are looking for a seasoned Chief Azure DevOps Engineer to lead the architectural design and execution of Azure Landing Zones in a transformative cloud migration initiative.
You will oversee the development of secure, scalable systems through Infrastructure as Code, collaborating with platform and application teams to create enterprise-grade solutions. Apply now to help define our long-term cloud architecture.
Responsibilities
- Architect Azure Landing Zones aligned with the Cloud Adoption Framework
- Establish hub-and-spoke network design and governance using Azure Policy
- Produce Terraform templates to standardize deployment processes
- Configure critical Azure networking elements including VNets, NSGs, ExpressRoute, and VPN Gateways
- Oversee deployment and administration of services such as Redis, RabbitMQ, and HashiCorp Vault
- Manage container orchestration platforms including AKS and Nomad
- Set up monitoring and observability solutions using Azure Monitor, Log Analytics, and Application Insights
- Create and optimize CI/CD pipelines in Azure DevOps and GitHub Actions
- Automate end-to-end infrastructure setup and application delivery workflows
- Adopt GitOps methodologies to maintain system configurations and states
- Execute infrastructure validation and security assessments using appropriate tools
- Apply and maintain security protocols via Azure Security Center
- Administer secrets and certificates through Azure Key Vault
- Coordinate with multidisciplinary teams to ensure cohesive infrastructure strategies
- Document operational guides, workflows, and architecture diagrams for team enablement
Requirements
- At least 7 years in cloud and DevOps engineering
- 2+ years of relevant leadership experience
- Expert knowledge of Azure-focused projects and large-scale cloud migrations
- Deep expertise in Azure Landing Zone frameworks and Terraform-based IaC
- Comprehensive understanding of Azure networking including VNets, NSGs, firewalls, and hybrid links
- Proven background with CI/CD systems and automation via GitHub Actions or Azure DevOps
- Advanced skills in Kubernetes or comparable container orchestration solutions
- Strong grasp of monitoring tools such as Azure Monitor, Grafana, or Prometheus
- Proficiency in scripting with PowerShell, Python, or Bash
- Exceptional leadership capability in guiding technical strategies and mentoring engineers
- Experience driving initiatives around governance models and compliance requirements
- Outstanding problem-solving capabilities in enterprise environments
- Clear and effective communicator with technical and non-technical stakeholders
- Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related discipline
- English proficiency at B2 (Upper-Intermediate) level
Nice to have
- Azure professional certifications like AZ-305, AZ-400, AZ-500
- Experience using HashiCorp Nomad for orchestrating workloads
- Knowledge of SOC 2 or similar regulatory compliance
- Background with RabbitMQ and Redis for message queuing and caching
- Terraform Associate or Certified Kubernetes Administrator accreditation
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