DevOps Engineer
Description
We are looking for a DevOps Engineer with proven experience in designing, implementing, and maintaining cloud infrastructure in Azure. This position is for a prominent American client , offering the opportunity to work closely with international teams in a dynamic and demanding environment. The ideal candidate will have strong skills in Docker, Kubernetes, and CI/CD pipelines, along with advanced English communication skills.
We are particularly interested in candidates with strong hands-on experience in Azure troubleshooting and incident management . The ideal candidate should be comfortable diagnosing and resolving complex production issues, have excellent problem-solving abilities, and possess outstanding English communication skills to effectively interact with international teams during incident resolution and operational support.
Responsibilities
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Design, build, and maintain scalable Azure infrastructure using Infrastructure as Code.
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Develop and manage CI/CD pipelines to support automated deployments and release processes.
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Monitor system performance, troubleshoot issues, and ensure high availability of environments.
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Lead and support Azure infrastructure troubleshooting, production incident management, and root cause analysis to ensure service reliability and minimize downtime.
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Collaborate closely with development and QA teams to improve build and release workflows.
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Implement security best practices and compliance standards across cloud environments.
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Create and maintain documentation for infrastructure, processes, and configurations.
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Participate in incident management and root cause analysis when necessary.
Requirements
Must-Have
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3+ years of experience as a DevOps Engineer or in a similar role.
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Strong hands-on experience with Azure services and architecture.
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Demonstrated experience troubleshooting Azure infrastructure issues and handling production incidents in cloud environments.
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Strong incident management skills, including issue diagnosis, prioritization, communication, and coordination with technical teams.
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Experience designing, implementing, and maintaining CI/CD pipelines using tools such as Azure DevOps, GitHub Actions, Jenkins, or similar platforms.
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Solid scripting skills using Bash, Python, and/or PowerShell.
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Working knowledge of Linux servers and system administration.
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Strong understanding of Infrastructure as Code principles and hands-on experience with Ansible.
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Experience managing or working with Nexus Repository Manager.
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Familiarity with containerization technologies such as Docker and Kubernetes.
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Knowledge of change management processes and best practices.
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Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills.
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Ability to collaborate effectively with technical teams and stakeholders.
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Excellent English communication skills, with the ability to confidently communicate during incident response, troubleshooting sessions, and cross-functional collaboration.
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Ability to work independently and manage priorities in a dynamic environment.
Nice-to-Have
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Experience with Rancher or similar container management platforms.
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Exposure to cloud infrastructure automation and orchestration tools.
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Experience working in Agile environments.
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Familiarity with monitoring and observability tools.
Soft Skills
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Strong communication and collaboration skills.
- Proactive and self-driven mindset.
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Ability to remain calm under pressure and adapt to changing priorities.
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Comfortable reaching out to teammates and stakeholders when encountering challenges instead of remaining blocked.
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Strong ownership mentality and commitment to delivering results.
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Team-oriented approach with a positive attitude and continuous learning mindset.
Benefits
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Fully remote work arrangement as a contractor.
- Competitive salary in USD.
- 10 paid time off (PTO) days p