About the job RQ08012 - Sr DevOPS/Cloud Engineer Job Overview:

We are looking for an experienced

Azure DevOps Engineer

to join our team and manage the continuous integration and continuous deployment (CI/CD) processes for cloud-native applications running in

Azure Kubernetes Service (AKS) . The ideal candidate will have deep expertise in Azure cloud services, infrastructure automation, container orchestration with Kubernetes, and DevOps practices. You will play a critical role in deploying, managing, and optimizing our applications in the Azure cloud environment. Join us in transforming how government services will be experienced by businesses cross state.

Key Responsibilities:

Design, build, and maintain

CI/CD pipelines

for automated deployment of cloud-native applications in Azure Kubernetes Service (AKS).

Manage and automate infrastructure as code using

Terraform

or

Azure Resource Manager (ARM)

templates.

Implement

container orchestration

using Kubernetes, ensuring applications are deployed, scaled, and managed efficiently within AKS.

Collaborate with development teams to ensure seamless integration of DevOps practices and tools throughout the application lifecycle.

Monitor application performance, troubleshoot deployment issues, and ensure high availability, scalability, and security of cloud services in Azure.

Manage

Helm charts and pipeline scripts

for packaging Kubernetes applications and automate deployments in AKS.

Set up and maintain

Azure DevOps

pipelines, including write customized pipeline scripts, build, release, and deployment processes.

Implement best practices for

container security

and continuous monitoring in cloud environments.

Use

Azure Monitor ,

Azure Log Analytics ,



and other monitoring tools to track the health of applications and cloud infrastructure.

Automate testing and security scanning processes within the CI/CD pipeline to ensure high-quality and secure code deployment.

Optimize cloud resource usage to ensure cost efficiency while maintaining performance.

SkillsExperience and Skill Set Requirements

Required Skills & Experience:

(60%)

Proven experience

as a DevOps Engineer with a focus on

Azure

and

Azure Kubernetes Service (AKS) .

Hands-on experience with

CI/CD pipelines

using tools like

Azure DevOps ,

Jenkins , or

GitLab CI/CD .

Expertise in

Kubernetes

and containerization technologies like

Docker .

Strong knowledge of

infrastructure as code (IaC)

tools like

Terraform

or

Azure Resource Manager (ARM) .

Proficiency in

scripting languages

such as

Bash ,

PowerShell , or

Python .

Experience with

Helm

for Kubernetes package management.

Familiarity with

monitoring and logging tools

in Azure (e.g.,

Azure Monitor ,

Azure Application Insights ,

Prometheus ,

Grafana ).

Solid understanding of

Azure cloud services

including

Azure Active Directory (AAD) ,

Azure Virtual Networks (VNets) ,

Azure Storage , and

Azure Load Balancers .

Experience in

container security ,

network security , and





Kubernetes role-based access control (RBAC) .

Strong knowledge of

Git

and version control best practices.

Preferred Qualifications:

(20%)

Certifications such as

Microsoft Certified: Azure DevOps Engineer Expert

or

Microsoft Certified: Azure Administrator Associate .

Experience with

Blue-Green Deployment ,

Canary Deployment , and other advanced deployment strategies.

Familiarity with

Service Mesh

(e.g., Istio) in Kubernetes environments.

Knowledge of

Azure Key Vault

for secrets management and

Azure Policy

for governance and compliance.

Experience with

serverless

technologies and

event-driven architectures

in Azure.

Soft Skills:

(20%)

Robust problem-solving skills and ability to troubleshoot complex cloud infrastructure issues.

Excellent verbal and written communication skills to collaborate effectively with development teams.

Ability to work in a fast-paced environment, prioritize tasks, and handle multiple tasks simultaneously.

A passion for learning new technologies and continuously improving DevOps processes.

Education & Certifications:

Hybrid: 3 days onsite / 2 day remote

Must Haves:

Proven experience as a DevOps Engineer with a focus on Azure and Azure Kubernetes Service (AKS).

Hands-on experience with CI/CD pipelines using tools like Azure DevOps, Jenkins, or GitLab CI/CD.

Solid understanding of Azure cloud services including Azure Active Directory (AAD), Azure Virtual Networks (VNets), Azure Storage, and Azure Load Balancers.

Nice to have -

Certifications such as Microsoft Certified: Azure DevOps Engineer Expert or Microsoft Certified: Azure Administrator Associate.

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📌 Sr DevOPS/Cloud Engineer (Winnipeg)
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