Senior DevOps Engineer (Azure)

About us:

Talent has no borders. Proxify's mission is to connect top developers around the world with opportunities they deserve. So, it doesn't matter where you are; we are here to help you fast-track your independent career in the right direction. 🙂

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The Role:

We are looking for a Senior Azure DevOps Engineer for one of our clients who would be responsible for ensuring the reliability, security, and scalability of Azure-based systems. You are a perfect candidate if you are growth-oriented, you love what you do, and you enjoy working on new ideas to develop exciting products.

What we are looking for:

• 5+ years of proven experience as a DevOps Engineer with a strong focus on Azure.
• In-depth knowledge of Azure services and architecture, including Azure VMs, Azure App Service, Azure Functions, and more.
• Proficiency in scripting languages (e.g., PowerShell, Bash) and automation tools.
• Experience with containerization and orchestration tools (Docker, Kubernetes, AKS).
• Familiarity with Infrastructure as Code (IaC) principles and tools (ARM templates, Terraform).
• Experience with version control systems (e.g., Git) and agile development methodologies.
• Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills.

Nice-to-have:

• Azure certifications (e.g., Azure DevOps Engineer Expert) are a plus.

Responsibilities:

• Design, implement, and manage scalable and highly available cloud infrastructure on Microsoft Azure.
• Develop and maintain automation scripts using tools such as Azure Resource Manager (ARM) templates, Terraform, and scripting languages (e.g., PowerShell, Bash) to automate infrastructure provisioning and configuration.
• Establish and optimise CI/CD pipelines using Azure DevOps, GitHub Actions, and other relevant tools to automate software deployment.
• Implement and manage containerized applications using Azure Kubernetes Service (AKS) and orchestrate containers using Docker and Kubernetes.
• Implement Infrastructure as Code principles to define and manage infrastructure resources.
• Set up monitoring and logging solutions using Azure Monitor, Azure Log Analytics, and other relevant tools to ensure the health and performance of Azure resources.
• Implement security measures and best practices for Azure resources, ensuring a secure and compliant infrastructure.
• Collaborate with development, operations, and security teams to understand requirements and implement effective cloud solutions.
• Develop and maintain disaster recovery plans and ensure the resilience of Azure-based systems.
• Identify and address performance bottlenecks, optimise Azure resources, and implement best practices for efficiency.
• Create and maintain technical documentation for Azure infrastructure, deployment processes, and best practices.
• Provide guidance and mentorship to junior DevOps engineers and team members, fostering a culture of continuous learning and improvement.

What Proxify offers

• Career-accelerating positions at cutting-edge companies
• Discover exclusive long-term remote engagements at the world's most interesting product companies.

• Hand-picked opportunities, just for you
• Skip the typical recruitment roadblocks and biases with personally matched engagements.

• Fast-track your independent developer career
• Start small and gain more freedom to take on new engagements as you build your independent developer career.

• A recruitment process that values your time
• Only one hiring process with the possibility of several positions, without any additional tests.