Azure DevOps Engineer

Job Title: Azure DevOps Engineer

Location: Chicago, IL

Job Summary

We are looking for a skilled Azure DevOps Engineer to design, implement, and manage CI/CD pipelines and cloud infrastructure on Microsoft Azure. The ideal candidate will have hands-on experience in DevOps practices, automation, and cloud-based deployments, ensuring scalability, security, and performance of applications.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, build, and maintain CI/CD pipelines using Azure DevOps
• Automate infrastructure provisioning using Infrastructure as Code (IaC) tools like ARM templates, Terraform, or Bicep
• Manage and monitor Azure cloud environments for performance, availability, and security
• Collaborate with development, QA, and operations teams to streamline release processes
• Implement DevOps best practices, including version control, continuous integration, and automated testing
• Troubleshoot deployment issues and optimize system performance
• Ensure compliance with security and governance standards

Required Skills

• Strong experience withMicrosoft Azure services
• Hands-on experience withAzure DevOps (Repos, Pipelines, Boards, Artifacts)
• Proficiency in scripting languages such as PowerShell, Bash, or Python
• Experience with containerization tools like Docker and orchestration tools like Kubernetes
• Knowledge of Infrastructure as Code (Terraform, ARM, Bicep)
• Experience with monitoring tools like Azure Monitor, Application Insights
• Familiarity with Git version control

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience working in Agile/Scrum environments
• Knowledge of microservices architecture
• Azure certifications (AZ-400, AZ-104) are a plus
• Exposure to security and compliance frameworks

Education & Experience

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, IT, or related field
• 3–7 years of experience in DevOps or Cloud Engineering

Soft Skills

• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills
• Excellent communication and teamwork abilities
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment