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We are seeking a Lead DevOps Engineer to support AI platforms and applications running on Azure while operating within enterprise processes, security requirements, and operational constraints. This role goes beyond traditional infrastructure-focused DevOps work, combining hands-on engagement with Azure-based services and platforms, operational ownership, and cross-team coordination. The successful candidate will work closely with the development team rather than the infrastructure team, operating with limited access to Azure resources. A significant part of the work involves ticket-driven processes, coordination with other teams, follow-ups, and ensuring tasks are completed end-to-end. The ideal candidate understands how Azure-based services work, can operate effectively in a secure and highly controlled environment, and is comfortable taking ownership of operational activities, dependencies, and delivery outcomes.
- Support DevOps activities for Azure-based AI and GenAI solutions
- Maintain Azure Kubernetes Service (AKS) environments
- Manage Azure DevOps pipelines, release processes, and deployment activities
- Troubleshoot Azure AI Search and AI Services (Foundry)
- Maintain operational workflows involving n8n and LangSmith
- Coordinate activities related to WAFs, firewalls, private networking, and secure connectivity
- Monitor, investigate, and resolve operational and deployment-related issues
- Track tickets, service requests, approvals, and dependencies across multiple teams
- Collaborate with development, QA, infrastructure, security, and platform teams to deliver changes and resolve issues
- Drive DevOps-related activities from initiation to completion and ensure timely follow-up on open actions
- Contribute to secure, reliable, and efficient operation of cloud-based solutions
- 5+ years of hands-on production experience with Azure, Azure DevOps, and Azure Kubernetes Service (AKS)
- Proficiency in Azure AI Search, AI Services (Foundry), and secure connectivity components such as WAFs, firewalls, and Private Links
- Hands-on production experience with n8n and LangSmith
- Experience working in secure enterprise environments with restricted access and governance controls
- Experience supporting production systems through ticket-driven operational processes
- Ability to coordinate activities across multiple teams and stakeholders
- Strong ownership mindset and ability to drive tasks to completion
- Strong organizational, communication, and follow-through skills
- Ability to work independently with minimal supervision
- English proficiency at B2 level or higher
- Experience with Dataiku or similar data science platforms
- Familiarity with OpenWebUI
- Experience supporting R&D initiatives, proofs of concept, and rapid prototyping environments
- Experience with monitoring, logging, and observability tools