Key responsibilities

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Troubleshoot build/release failures, production incidents, and performance bottlenecks; perform root-cause analysis and implement permanent fixes.

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





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

Required skills & experience

5+ years hands-on experience working with Azure and cloud-native application delivery.

Deep experience with Azure DevOps (Repos, Pipelines, Artifacts, Boards).

Solid IaC skills with Terraform, ARM templates, or Bicep.

Solid experience with CI/CD design and YAML pipeline authoring.

Practical knowledge of containerization (Docker) and Kubernetes — preferably AKS.

Scripting skills: PowerShell, Bash, and/or Python for automation.

Experience with Git workflows (branching strategies, PRs, code reviews).

Familiarity with configuration management and secrets management (Azure Key Vault, HashiCorp Vault).

Understanding of networking, identity (Azure AD), and security fundamentals in Azure.

Strong troubleshooting, debugging, and incident response skills.

Good collaboration and communication skills; ability to work across teams.

📌 Azure DevOps Lead (CI/CD, IaC & Kubernetes) (Chennai)
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