Lead Azure DevOps Engineer-W2 Only

New York, NY, US • Posted 1 day ago • Updated 1 day ago
Contract Corp To Corp
Contract Independent
Contract W2
Travel Required
Able to Sponsor
On-site
$55 - $65/hr
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Job Details

Skills

  • DevOps
  • Azure
  • docker
  • Kubernetes
  • terraform
  • microservices
  • FinOps

Summary

Job Description: Azure DevOps Engineer

Location: New York City (NYC) - Onsite

Visa Type: s


About the Role

We are seeking a highly skilled Azure DevOps Engineer to design, implement, and manage scalable, secure, and automated cloud infrastructure on Microsoft Azure. The ideal candidate will have strong expertise in DevOps practices, CI/CD pipelines, infrastructure as code, and cloud-native solutions.

You will work closely with development, QA, and operations teams to streamline delivery pipelines, improve system reliability, and accelerate software releases.


Key Responsibilities

  • Design, implement, and maintain CI/CD pipelines using Azure DevOps
  • Automate infrastructure provisioning using Infrastructure as Code (IaC) tools such as Terraform or ARM Templates
  • Manage and optimize cloud infrastructure on Microsoft Azure
  • Implement containerization and orchestration solutions using Docker and Kubernetes
  • Monitor system performance and ensure high availability using tools like Azure Monitor and Application Insights
  • Collaborate with development teams to improve build, release, and deployment processes
  • Ensure security best practices, compliance, and governance in cloud environments
  • Troubleshoot infrastructure and deployment issues across environments
  • Implement logging, monitoring, and alerting solutions

Required Skills & Qualifications

Core Technical Skills

  • Strong hands-on experience with Microsoft Azure services (VMs, App Services, AKS, Storage, Networking)
  • Expertise in CI/CD tools, especially Azure DevOps
  • Experience with Infrastructure as Code tools like Terraform, ARM, or Bicep
  • Proficiency in scripting languages such as PowerShell, Bash, or Python
  • Experience with containerization using Docker and orchestration using Kubernetes
  • Knowledge of version control systems like Git

DevOps & Cloud Practices

  • Strong understanding of DevOps principles and Agile methodologies
  • Experience in implementing automated testing and deployment pipelines
  • Knowledge of microservices and cloud-native architectures
  • Familiarity with security best practices (IAM, Key Vault, policies)

Preferred Qualifications

  • Experience with Azure Kubernetes Service (AKS)
  • Knowledge of monitoring and logging tools like Prometheus and Grafana
  • Azure certifications such as AZ-400 (DevOps Engineer Expert)
  • Experience with multi-cloud environments (AWS/Google Cloud Platform) is a plus

Soft Skills

  • Strong problem-solving and analytical skills
  • Excellent communication and collaboration abilities
  • Ability to work in a fast-paced, dynamic environment
  • Strong attention to detail and ownership mindset

Nice to Have

  • Experience with release management and environment strategy
  • Exposure to cost optimization and FinOps practices
  • Knowledge of security frameworks and compliance standards

 

 

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  • Dice Id: 90915884
  • Position Id: 8952739
  • Posted 1 day ago
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