Sr, Azure DevOps Engineer

Overview

On Site
$50 - $60
Accepts corp to corp applications
Contract - Independent
Contract - W2
Contract - 12 Month(s)

Skills

API
API Management
Acceptance Testing
AutoCAD Architecture
Bash
Cloud Computing
Cloud Security
Collaboration
Communication
Continuous Delivery
Continuous Integration
DevOps
Disaster Recovery
Documentation
Dynatrace
Financial Services
GitHub
Kubernetes
Lifecycle Management
Management
Microservices
Microsoft Azure
Performance Tuning
Python
RBAC
Regulatory Compliance
Routing
SPA
SSL
Scripting
Terraform
WAF
Windows PowerShell
Workflow

Job Details

Role: Sr, Azure DevOps Engineer

Skills: Azure DevOps, GitHub Actions, Terraform, Azure Kubernetes Service (AKS), Azure API Management (APIM), scripting (PowerShell, Bash, or Python).

Experience: 12 + years

Hiring Type:Video Interview

Location: Chicago, IL - Day 1 Onsite

Locals are highly recommended.

We are seeking an Sr, Azure DevOps Engineer will be responsible in Design, implement, and manage CI/CD pipelines using GitHub Actions and Azure DevOps for microservices and SPA deployments, Build and maintain infrastructure as code using Terraform. The ideal candidate should Expertise in Azure DevOps, Azure Front Door, AKS, Terraform, GitHUb Actions/Azure DevOps Pipelines, Scripting, Cloud Security Practices

Key Responsibilities:

  • Design, implement, and manage CI/CD pipelines using GitHub Actions and Azure DevOps for microservices and SPA deployments.
  • Build and maintain infrastructure as code using Terraform, with modularized state management for services like APIM, App Gateway, and Key Vault
  • Manage and scale Azure Kubernetes Service (AKS) clusters, including Helm-based deployments, certificate rotation, and environment segregation (Dev, UAT, Prod).
  • Configure and optimize Azure Front Door and Application Gateway for global traffic routing, SSL termination, and WAF policies.
  • Integrate and manage Azure API Management (APIM) for secure and scalable API exposure.
  • Automate certificate management and renewal workflows using Azure Key Vault and DevOps pipelines.
  • Collaborate with SRE, security, and application teams to ensure compliance, observability, and operational readiness.
  • Participate in architecture reviews, disaster recovery planning, and performance tuning initiatives.

Required Skills and Experience:

  • 5+ years of experience in DevOps or Cloud Engineering roles, with at least 3 years on Azure.
  • Strong expertise in:
  • Azure Front Door, Application Gateway, API Management (APIM)
  • Azure Kubernetes Service (AKS), Helm, and container orchestration
  • Azure Key Vault, Azure Monitor, and Log Analytics
  • Terraform (modular design, remote state, workspaces)
  • GitHub Actions and/or Azure DevOps Pipelines
  • Proficiency in scripting (PowerShell, Bash, or Python).
  • Experience with certificate lifecycle management and secure secrets handling.
  • Familiarity with cloud security practices, including RBAC, NSGs, and Azure Policy.
  • Excellent communication and documentation skills.

Preferred Qualifications:

  • Azure certifications (AZ-900, AZ-104, or AZ-305).
  • Experience with ACA (Azure Container Apps), Dynatrace.
  • Exposure to financial services or regulated environments.

Employers have access to artificial intelligence language tools (“AI”) that help generate and enhance job descriptions and AI may have been used to create this description. The position description has been reviewed for accuracy and Dice believes it to correctly reflect the job opportunity.