Role & Responsibilities

Key responsibilities

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Design, build, and maintain robust CI/CD pipelines using Azure DevOps Services (Azure Pipelines) and Git-based workflows.

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Implement and manage infrastructure as code (IaC) using ARM templates, Bicep, and/or Terraform for repeatable environment provisioning.

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Containerize applications (Docker) and manage container orchestration platforms such as AKS (Azure Kubernetes Service).

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Automate build, test, release, and rollback processes; integrate automated testing and quality gates into pipelines.

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Monitor and improve platform reliability and observability using logging and monitoring tools (e.g., Azure Monitor, Application Insights, Prometheus, Grafana).

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Drive platform security and compliance through pipeline controls, secrets management (Key Vault / Vault), and secure configuration practices.

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Implement cost-optimization and governance for Azure resources (tags, policies, budgets).

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Troubleshoot build/release failures, production incidents,



and performance bottlenecks; perform root-cause analysis and implement permanent fixes.

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Mentor developers in Git workflows, pipeline authoring, best practices for IaC, and cloud-native design.

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Maintain explicit documentation: runbooks, deployment playbooks, architecture diagrams, and pipeline templates.

Ideal Candidate
- Strong Azure DevOps Lead Profile with end-to-end CI/CD, IaC, and cloud-native delivery ownership
- Mandatory (Experience 1) – Must have 6+ years of total experience in cloud-native application delivery, of which 3+ years must be in Azure (recent)
- Mandatory (Experience 2) – Must have deep, hands-on experience with Azure DevOps Services like Repos, Pipelines, Artifacts, and Boards
- Mandatory (Experience 3) – Must have hands-on experience handling and mentoring a team, guiding developers on Git workflows, pipeline authoring, IaC best practices, and cloud-native design.
- Mandatory (Tech skill 1) – Must have solid experience in CI/CD design and YAML

📌 Azure DevOps Lead (Chennai)
🏢 CGvak Software Exports
📍 Chennai