Azure DevOps Lead

Agama Solutions • Dallas, TX

1d • Hybrid

About The Position

We are seeking an experienced Azure DevOps Lead to provide technical leadership and mentorship to a team of DevOps engineers. This role involves architecting, implementing, and maintaining robust CI/CD pipelines, driving the adoption of Infrastructure as Code, and ensuring DevSecOps best practices are integrated into our cloud infrastructure. The ideal candidate will collaborate closely with cross-functional teams to ensure seamless software development lifecycle integration and will act as a subject matter expert for troubleshooting complex issues.

Requirements

• 10+ years of professional experience in a DevOps, SRE, or similar role.
• 2+ years of experience in a technical lead or senior-level capacity, providing technical direction and mentorship.
• In-depth, hands-on experience with a wide range of Azure services, including Azure Virtual Machines, Azure Kubernetes Service (AKS), Azure App Services, Azure Functions, and Azure SQL/Cosmos DB, API management, Azure AI Foundry, Relay, network rules, Storage account.
• Proven experience with Infrastructure as Code (IaC) tools, specifically Terraform and/or ARM.
• Extensive knowledge and practical experience with CI/CD concepts and tools, with a strong preference for expertise in Azure DevOps Pipelines and/or GitHub Actions.
• Hands-on experience with Docker and container orchestration platforms like Kubernetes (AKS).
• Strong proficiency in at least one scripting language (e.g., PowerShell, Python, Bash).
• Expert-level knowledge of Git and repository management.
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, with the ability to articulate complex technical concepts to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• Strong leadership and mentorship abilities, with a passion for guiding and developing others.
• Proven ability to work effectively in an agile, fast-paced environment.
• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field, or equivalent practical experience.

Nice To Haves

• Microsoft Certified: Azure DevOps Engineer Expert (AZ-400), or other relevant Azure certifications.
• Experience with configuration management tools such as Ansible, Chef, or Puppet.
• Experience with advanced monitoring and observability tools like Prometheus, Grafana, Datadog, or New Relic.
• Familiarity with other cloud platforms (AWS, GCP).
• Experience with a specific programming language, such as C#/.NET, Java, or Python.

Responsibilities

• Lead, mentor, and coach a team of DevOps engineers, fostering a culture of ownership, accountability, and continuous improvement.
• Provide technical guidance and strategic direction for all DevOps initiatives.
• Design, build, and maintain robust and scalable CI/CD pipelines using GitHub Actions, or other relevant tools to automate software builds, testing, and deployments.
• Drive the adoption and implementation of Infrastructure as Code using Terraform, Azure Resource Manager (ARM) templates to provision and manage Azure resources.
• Implement and enforce security best practices within the CI/CD pipelines and cloud infrastructure, integrating automated security testing, vulnerability scanning, and compliance checks.
• Work closely with cross-functional teams, including software development, QA, and IT operations, to ensure seamless integration and communication throughout the software development lifecycle.
• Develop and maintain automation scripts (e.g., PowerShell, Python, Bash) to streamline routine tasks, enhance pipeline efficiency, and reduce manual intervention.
• Act as a subject matter expert, providing advanced troubleshooting for complex issues related to infrastructure, applications, and CI/CD pipelines.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior