Job#: 3031249 Job Description: Azure DevOps Engineer
Location: Plano, Texas (Partial Remote)
Employment Type: Contract
Role Overview
Our organization is seeking a DevOps Engineer to create, maintain, support, and improve complex cloud operations for microservice-based platforms. In this role, you will solve complex problems and work alongside talented engineers, data scientists, and product managers who are passionate about driving innovation. We are looking for individuals who can contribute to building new initiatives.
Key Responsibilities
- Design, architect, and implement Azure cloud solutions aligned with business requirements and best practices.
- Develop and maintain infrastructure as code (IaC) using tools such as Terraform and ArgoCD.
- Design and evolve secure CI/CD pipelines for infrastructure and application workloads.
- Lead cloud migration projects and optimize existing workloads for performance, security, and cost-efficiency.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams including software engineers, product owners, and security specialists to deliver end-to-end cloud solutions.
- Provide expert guidance on Azure services including compute, storage, networking, identity, and monitoring.
- Troubleshoot and resolve complex cloud infrastructure issues.
- Mentor and train team members on Azure technologies and cloud best practices.
- Advise teams on cost-efficient architecture patterns and right-sizing strategies.
- Participate in code reviews to ensure code quality and share knowledge.
Required Qualifications
Experience: 5+ years of experience designing and implementing Microsoft Azure solutions in enterprise environments.
Technical Skills:- Strong knowledge of Azure services such as Azure Virtual Machines, Azure App Services, Azure Functions, Azure Kubernetes Service (AKS), Azure SQL Database, and Azure Active Directory.
- Hands-on experience with Infrastructure as Code (IaC) tools like Terraform and ArgoCD.
- Experience with cloud migration strategies and tools.
- Solid understanding of networking concepts including VNets, VPNs, and firewalls in Azure.
- Proficient in scripting languages such as PowerShell or Azure CLI for automation.
- Experience implementing security best practices in Azure including role-based access control, managed identities, and Key Vault.
- Proven experience with CI/CD pipelines, including Azure DevOps or GitHub Actions.
- Strong problem-solving skills with the ability to troubleshoot complex cloud infrastructure issues.
- Excellent communication skills to effectively collaborate with technical and non-technical stakeholders.
- Ability to work independently and take ownership of cloud projects from design through deployment.
Compensation & Benefits
The pay rate for this position is between $60.00 and $80.00 per hour. Available benefits are subject to eligibility.
We are an equal opportunity employer and welcome applications from all qualified candidates regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status.
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Apex Systems is a world-class IT services company that serves thousands of clients across the globe. When you join Apex, you become part of a team that values innovation, collaboration, and continuous learning. We offer quality career resources, training, certifications, development opportunities, and a comprehensive benefits package. Our commitment to excellence is reflected in many awards, including ClearlyRated's Best of Staffing in Talent Satisfaction in the United States and Great Place to Work in the United Kingdom and Mexico. Apex uses a virtual recruiter as part of the application process. Click for more details.
Apex Benefits Overview: Apex offers a range of supplemental benefits, including medical, dental, vision, life, disability, and other insurance plans that offer an optional layer of financial protection. We offer an ESPP (employee stock purchase program) and a 401K program which allows you to contribute typically within 30 days of starting, with a company match after 12 months of tenure. Apex also offers a HSA (Health Savings Account on the HDHP plan), a SupportLinc Employee Assistance Program (EAP) with up to 8 free counseling sessions, a corporate discount savings program and other discounts. In terms of professional development, Apex hosts an on-demand training program, provides access to certification prep and a library of technical and leadership courses/books/seminars once you have 6+ months of tenure, and certification discounts and other perks to associations that include CompTIA and IIBA. Apex has a dedicated customer service team for our Consultants that can address questions around benefits and other resources, as well as a certified Career Coach. You can access a full list of our benefits, programs, support teams and resources within our 'Welcome Packet' as well, which an Apex team member can provide.
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