Role: Azure DevOps Engineer
Location: Libertyville, IL (Hybrid)
Duration: Contract to Hire after 6 months
Overview
Seeking a highly skilled Azure DevOps Engineer to support coud modernization and digital transformation initiatives. This role will focus on designing, implementing, and optimizing CI/CD pipelines, infrastructure automation, security controls, and compliance frameworks in a regulated healthcare environment.
The ideal candidate will have strong experience in Azure cloud, Kubernetes, Infrastructure as Code, DevSecOps, and GxP-compliant environments, with a mindset focused on automation, governance, and operational excellence.
Success Criteria
The candidate will:
Reduce deployment cycle time
Increase release reliability
Strengthen DevSecOps posture
Improve cloud cost optimization
Ensure audit-ready DevOps processes in a regulated medical device environment
Key Responsibilities
CI/CD & DevOps Engineering
Design and implement scalable CI/CD pipelines using Azure DevOps
Automate build, test, deployment, and release processes
Implement branching strategies and DevOps best practices
Enable blue/green and canary deployment models
Infrastructure as Code (IaC)
Develop and manage infrastructure using:
Terraform (preferred)
ARM templates / Bicep
Implement automated provisioning of Azure environments
Maintain environment consistency across Dev, QA, UAT, and Production
Cloud & Containerization
Manage and optimize workloads on:
Azure Kubernetes Service (AKS)
Azure App Services
Azure Container Registry
Implement container orchestration and lifecycle management
Optimize cloud performance and cost (FinOps awareness preferred)
Security & Compliance
Integrate security scanning tools (SAST, DAST, container scanning)
Implement DevSecOps practices across pipelines
Support compliance with:
GxP
FDA 21 CFR Part 11
ISO 13485 (preferred)
Enable audit logging, traceability, and change control processes
Work with security and compliance teams to embed governance into DevOps workflows
Monitoring & Observability
Implement monitoring using:
Azure Monitor
Application Insights
Log Analytics
Set up alerting and automated remediation workflows
Improve reliability and uptime through observability best practices
Collaboration
Work closely with:
Cloud Architecture teams
Security teams
Application Development teams
Digital Twin / AI modernization initiatives
Participate in Agile ceremonies and DevOps transformation initiatives
Required Qualifications
5+ years of experience in DevOps engineering
3+ years hands-on experience with Azure DevOps
Strong experience with:
Azure Cloud (IaaS, PaaS)
AKS (Azure Kubernetes Service)
Terraform or equivalent IaC tools
Git branching strategies
Experience implementing DevSecOps pipelines
Strong scripting skills (PowerShell, Bash, Python)
Experience working in regulated environments (Healthcare, Pharma, Medical Devices preferred)
Preferred Qualifications
Experience supporting GxP environments
Experience in medical device or life sciences domain
Familiarity with:
FinOps practices
AI/ML pipeline automation
Kubernetes security hardening
Azure certifications (AZ-400 preferred)
Key Competencies
Automation-first mindset
Strong governance orientation
Ability to work in compliance-heavy environments
Proactive problem-solving
Strong communication skills for cross-functional collaboration
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