Position : Senior Azure DevOps Engineer
Location : Lakeland, FL 33811 (Hybrid primarily remote, with occasional onsite presence 3 5 times per year)
Type : 6 12 Month Contract-to-Hire
Position Overview
We are seeking a Senior Azure DevOps Engineer to join our growing cloud team. This individual will serve as the technical SME for automation, cloud optimization, and CI / CD pipeline management. You'll partner with our Lead DevOps Engineer (2 years in role) to enhance scalability, security, and reliability across our Azure-based infrastructure.
This is an opportunity for a "cream of the crop" engineer - someone proactive, detail-oriented, and capable of anticipating and resolving issues before they escalate.
Key Responsibilities
- Design, build, and maintain CI / CD pipelines using Azure DevOps and GitHub Actions .
- Manage and optimize Azure infrastructure, including Azure Kubernetes Service (AKS) and Docker -based workloads.
- Develop and automate infrastructure provisioning using Terraform , ARM templates , and scripting languages.
- Write and maintain automation scripts using PowerShell and Bash (Python is a plus).
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to streamline deployments and improve system reliability.
- Proactively identify and resolve bottlenecks in infrastructure and deployment processes.
- Mentor and guide team members in DevOps best practices and automation techniques.
- Stay current with Azure and DevOps ecosystem advancements to drive continuous improvement.
Required Skills & Qualifications
5+ years of professional experience as a DevOps Engineer.Expert-level scripting proficiency in PowerShell and Bash (must be stellar).Hands-on experience with :Azure (preferred cloud environment)
Kubernetes and Azure Kubernetes Service (AKS)Docker containerizationTerraform (IaC)GitHub Actions or equivalent CI / CD toolsStrong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills; ability to anticipate issues and create preemptive solutions.Excellent communication and teamwork abilities in small, high-impact teams.Preferred
Azure Certifications : Microsoft Certified Azure DevOps Engineer Expert or Azure Solutions Architect.Familiarity with Python for automation scripting.Experience in Agile / Scrum environments.Knowledge of Prometheus , Grafana , or Azure Monitor for observability.