Lead DevOps Engineer-Azure (Local to New Jersey)

Newark, NJ, US • Posted 20 hours ago • Updated 20 hours ago

Contract Independent

Contract W2

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Travel Required

On-site

Depends on Experience

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Skills

Azure
Kubernetes
Docker
Devops
AKS

Summary

Local to NJ - In-person interview is mandatory.

Job Title: Lead DevOps Engineer– Azure
Experience Level: 8+ years

Key Responsibilities:

Lead and mentor a team of DevOps engineers focused on Azure-based environments.
Design, implement, and maintain robust CI/CD pipelines using Azure DevOps, GitHub Actions, or equivalent tools.
Oversee cloud infrastructure planning, provisioning, and scaling using Azure services (AKS, VM, VNet, Azure Functions, App Services, etc.).
Manage Infrastructure as Code (IaC) with tools like ARM templates, Bicep, Terraform, or Ansible.
Ensure high system availability, resilience, and disaster recovery through monitoring, backups, and failover strategies.
Establish and enforce best practices for cloud security, compliance, and governance in Azure.
Collaborate with development, security, and operations teams to streamline delivery and improve system reliability.
Monitor system performance, troubleshoot issues, and implement long-term solutions.
Evaluate and adopt new tools and technologies to improve DevOps processes and outcomes.
Prepare technical documentation and maintain clear communication with stakeholders.

Required Skills & Qualifications:

Bachelor's/Master’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field.
Proven experience in managing DevOps practices within Microsoft Azure environments.
Experience with Disaster Recovery
Strong knowledge of Azure services such as AKS, Azure DevOps, Azure Monitor, Key Vault, and ARM templates.
Experience with containerization (Docker) and orchestration (Kubernetes, especially AKS).
Proficiency in scripting (PowerShell, Bash, Python).
Solid understanding of networking, security, monitoring, and infrastructure automation in Azure.
Familiarity with GitOps, DevSecOps, and SRE concepts.
Strong problem-solving, leadership, and communication skills.
Azure certifications (e.g., AZ-400, AZ-104, or AZ-305) are a plus.

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Dice Id: 10124187
Position Id: 841-11187-559
Posted 20 hours ago

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