Azure DevOps Developer Terraform & Automation

Job Title: Azure DevOps Developer Terraform & Automation

Location: Chicago IL - Onsite

Experience: 8 10 Years
Notice Period: Immediate *

Immediate Joiners required for this role

Job Summary:

We are seeking a skilled and motivated Azure DevOps Developer with hands-on experience in Terraform, Azure Automation, and end-to-end CI/CD pipeline implementation. The ideal candidate will be responsible for automating infrastructure deployments, managing cloud environments, and optimizing DevOps workflows across the software delivery lifecycle.

Key Responsibilities:

• Design, develop, and manage CI/CD pipelines using Azure DevOps Pipelines (Classic and YAML).
• Integrate automated build, test, and deployment workflows for applications (Web Apps, APIs, Functions, Containers).
• Implement pipeline tasks for code quality, security scans, approvals, and rollback strategies.
• Automate deployment of multi-environment infrastructure using pipeline templates and parameterization.
• Write and maintain reusable and modular Terraform scripts to provision Azure resources (AKS, VMs, App Services, Key Vaults, VNets, etc.).
• Manage infrastructure state using Terraform Cloud or remote backends (Azure Storage).
• Follow GitOps practices for version-controlled infrastructure deployment.
• Develop and maintain PowerShell and Python scripts for automation tasks (e.g., scaling, patching, compliance checks).
• Implement Azure Automation Runbooks, Schedules, and Hybrid Workers.
• Automate Azure policies, tagging, and governance using automation scripts.
• Integrate Azure Key Vault for secrets management in pipelines and automation scripts.
• Configure RBAC, Managed Identities, and Service Principals for secure deployments.
• Set up monitoring and alerting with Azure Monitor, Log Analytics, and App Insights.
• Enforce policy-as-code and compliance using tools like Azure Policy or custom scripts.

Collaborate with development, QA, cloud, and architecture teams to streamline DevOps workflows.

• Conduct knowledge sharing sessions and contribute to DevOps best practices.
• Perform root cause analysis and resolve build/release pipeline failures.

Required Technical Skills:

• Strong experience with Azure DevOps: Pipelines, Repos, Artifacts, Boards
• Expertise in Terraform (0.14+) for Azure infrastructure provisioning
• Proficiency in PowerShell, Azure CLI, and optionally Python
• Good knowledge of Azure services: App Services, Azure Functions, Azure SQL, Storage Accounts, Key Vault, VNets, NSGs
• Experience with ARM/Bicep is a plus
• Familiarity with container deployment pipelines (Docker, ACR, AKS optional)
• Deep understanding of Git, branching strategies, pull requests, and code versioning
• Experience with Terraform Cloud or Azure DevOps Terraform extensions
• Familiarity with Kubernetes (AKS) deployments and Helm
• Exposure to policy enforcement and governance automation
• Experience with ServiceNow integration, Slack/Teams notifications, and approval gates
• Knowledge of YAML templating and pipeline reusability

Certifications (Preferred):

• Microsoft Certified: Azure DevOps Engineer Expert (AZ-400)
• HashiCorp Certified: Terraform Associate
• Microsoft Certified: Azure Administrator (AZ-104)

Soft Skills:

• Strong problem-solving and debugging skills
• Excellent communication and documentation abilities
• Ability to work independently and in agile teams
• Passion for automation, optimization, and continuous improvement