Location : Gurgaon (GGN).
Experience Level : 11+ years.
Job Summary :
We are looking for a seasoned Senior DevOps Architect with deep expertise in Azure DevOps (ADO) to lead the evolution of our DevOps landscape.
The Senior DevOps Architect Azure Specialist will design, implement, and optimize cloud-native DevOps solutions leveraging Microsoft Azure, with a focus on automation, security, and reliability.
Key Responsibilities :
- Create and Optimize CI / CD Pipelines : Architect, automate, and improve CI / CD workflows to maximize speed and reliability of software delivery using Azure DevOps services or similar tools.
- Infrastructure as Code (IaC) : Lead the implementation and management of IaC using Terraform or equivalent tools, ensuring repeatable and secure resource provisioning.
- Containerization and Orchestration : Manage and orchestrate containerized workloads using Docker and Kubernetes (GKE), including deployment, scaling, and troubleshooting container platforms.
- Automation Scripting : Develop versatile automation scripts in Python, Bash, or similar scripting languages to streamline operations and repetitive tasks.
- Monitoring & Logging : Establish comprehensive monitoring, logging, and alerting frameworks leveraging Prometheus, Grafana, Stackdriver, and / or Azure-native tools for proactive system reliability.
- DevSecOps & Governance : Champion DevSecOps best practices by integrating security and governance into all cloud and DevOps processes, including continuous compliance checks and identity management.
- Identity & Access Management : Integrate and manage identity and access management systems using Keycloak or similar tools, including RBAC and SSO configuration.
- Cross-functional Collaboration : Work closely with development, security, and operations teams to align DevOps initiatives with business and compliance goals.
Required Skills & Qualifications :
11+ years of experience in DevOps, cloud architecture, and automation, with deep hands-on experience in Azure cloud services at least 6 years.Proven leadership of complex DevOps transformations in enterprise environments.Strong working knowledge of AKS services (Compute Engine, Cloud Functions, VPC, Pub / Sub, etc.Expertise in CI / CD tools : Azure Pipeline, Jenkins, GitLab CI / CD, GitHub Actions, etc.Proven skills in Infrastructure as Code (Terraform).Hands-on with Docker, Kubernetes, and Helm.Strong scripting skills in Bash (PowerShell preferred for Azure) or Python.Proficient in using and integrating Keycloak for IAM.Experience in designing and deploying serverless architectures.Hands-on experience with HashiCorp tools like Vault, Consul, and Nomad.Strong understanding of security best practices and DevSecOps principles; Keycloak or Azure AD integration.Ability to troubleshoot and resolve complex infrastructure and deployment issues.Preferred Qualifications :
Azure certification (e., Professional Cloud DevOps Engineer).Experience in other high-availability environments.Exposure to hybrid or multi-cloud architectures.Experience with service meshes (Istio, Linkerd).(ref : hirist.tech)