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Microsoft Azure
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We are seeking an experienced Azure DevOps Engineer with strong expertise in Azure API Management and API Management gateways.
The ideal candidate will excel in building and optimizing CI/CD pipelines, automating infrastructure with Bicep, Terraform, or ARM, and deploying cloud-native services on Azure. Hands-on experience with API publishing, governance, and security best practices is essential. If you have a passion for cloud integration and a drive to deliver secure, scalable solutions, we’d love to connect!
The working hours for this position closely align with the UTC+4 time zone.
Responsibilities
- Build and optimize CI/CD pipelines using Azure DevOps, ensuring automated deployments and consistent delivery
- Implement Infrastructure as Code with Bicep, Terraform, or ARM templates for scalable and repeatable environments
- Deploy and operate cloud-native services, including Azure Functions, Web Apps, API Gateway, WAF, Container Apps, and AKS, applying Kubernetes orchestration best practices
- Publish and govern APIs through Azure API Management, applying policies for transformation, caching, security, and routing
- Ensure security and compliance by implementing OAuth 2.0, mutual TLS, SSL/TLS, RBAC, and secure API design principles
- Instrument and monitor services with Application Insights and Log Analytics, creating alerts and dashboards for proactive observability
- Integrate AI capabilities such as Azure OpenAI, AI Search, and Document Intelligence into backend APIs where applicable
- Troubleshooting and issue-solving across applications, API, infrastructure, and network layers in hybrid environments
- Support hybrid workloads, including selected on-prem systems like IIS and Java servers
- Align API design with SPA consumers such as Angular and React, considering CORS and integration patterns
Requirements
- Strong CI/CD expertise in Azure DevOps with infrastructure automation using Bicep, Terraform, or ARM
- Hands-on experience with Azure Functions, Azure API Management, AKS/Container Apps, API Gateway, Web Apps, and WAF
- Solid understanding of OAuth 2.0, mTLS, SSL/TLS, Azure RBAC, and secure API design principles
- Proficiency in monitoring and troubleshooting using Application Insights and Log Analytics
- Familiarity with protocols and data formats: REST, SOAP, JSON, XML
- Awareness of SPA consumption patterns and CORS considerations
- Proven .NET developer background with API and cloud integration experience
- Experience ensuring production readiness, including incident handling and post-incident reviews
Nice to have
- Deep focus on API Management and governance processes
- Expertise in Kubernetes operations and container orchestration best practices
- Advanced monitoring and telemetry patterns in Azure
- Knowledge of hybrid networking between on-prem and Azure
- Familiarity with DevSecOps and Zero Trust principles
- Experience with AI-powered automation and search solutions