DevOps Engineer - Azure/CI/CD Pipeline

<p><p>Please only apply if you are an immediate joiner or if you are currently serving a notice period with less than 30 days (without negotiation).<br/><br/> <b>Overview :</b> </p><p><br/></p>We are seeking a seasoned DevOps Engineer with over 5 years of experience in cloud infrastructure, automation, and CI/CD practices, with a strong focus on Microsoft Azure.<br/><br/> The ideal candidate will bring deep expertise in deploying microservices and APIs, automating infrastructure, and managing secure, scalable cloud environments.<br/><br/> <b>Key Responsibilities :</b><br/><br/> - Design, implement, and manage scalable infrastructure using Azure services such as :<br/><ul><li>Azure Virtual Machines (VMs)</li><li>Azure Blob Storage</li><li>Azure Load Balancer & Application Gateway</li><li>Azure DNS (Private Zones)</li><li>Azure SQL Database & Azure Database for MySQL</li><li>Azure Kubernetes Service (AKS)</li><li>Azure Container Instances</li><li>Azure Key Vault & Azure Certificates</li></ul> - Lead the deployment and management of API-driven and microservices-based architectures, ensuring high availability and performance.<br/><br/> - Implement secure data transmission using SSL/TLS, including SSL offloading and cipher configuration.<br/><br/> - Build and manage containerized deployments using Docker and Kubernetes (AKS).<br/><br/> - Develop and maintain Infrastructure as Code using Terraform, and manage source control with Git.<br/><br/> - Architect and maintain robust CI/CD pipelines using Azure DevOps, GitHub Actions, or ArgoCD, enabling automated testing, deployment, and rollback.<br/><br/> - Deploy and manage Java-based applications (e.g., Spring Boot, Java EE) in Azure environments.<br/><br/> - Work with event streaming platforms like Apache Kafka and NoSQL databases such as Cassandra, MongoDB, and Azure Cosmos DB.<br/><br/> - Manage backup and restore processes for Azure SQL and MySQL databases, including automated backups and point-in-time recovery.<br/><br/> <b>Preferred Qualifications :</b><br/><br/> - Azure certifications (e.g., AZ-104, AZ-400)<br/><br/> - Experience with monitoring tools like Azure Monitor, Log Analytics, and Application Insights.<br/><br/> - Familiarity with security best practices and compliance standards in Azure.<br/><br/> - Strong scripting skills (e.g., PowerShell, Bash, Python).<br/><br/> - Expertise in a hybrid cloud environment (AWS and Azure).<br/></p> (ref:hirist.tech)