DevOps Manager Azure -JK

Overview

On Site
Accepts corp to corp applications
Contract - Independent
Contract - Long Term
100% Travel

Skills

Azure
Docker
IAC

Job Details

Corp to hire

Local to NJ

Job Title: DevOps Manager Azure
Experience Level: 8+ years (with minimum 3 years in a leadership or managerial role)

Job Summary:

We are seeking an experienced and proactive DevOps Manager with deep expertise in Microsoft Azure to lead our DevOps team and drive the design, implementation, and evolution of our cloud infrastructure and CI/CD pipelines. You will be responsible for developing scalable DevOps strategies, managing cloud-based deployments, and ensuring high availability, security, and performance across our platforms.

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.
  • 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.
Preferred Qualifications:
  • Experience with hybrid or multi-cloud environments.
  • Background in Agile/Scrum environments.
  • Experience with cost optimization and performance tuning in Azure.
  • Exposure to observability tools like Prometheus, Grafana, ELK Stack, or Azure Monitor.
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