Azure DevOps Architect

Trident Consulting is looking for a Azure DevOps Architect for one of our clients

Job Title: Azure DevOps Architect
Location: Chennai (Onsite)
Type: Contract

Job Description:
We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Azure DevOps Architect to join our team. The ideal candidate will have a deep understanding of Azure cloud services and extensive expertise in architecting and implementing DevOps practices. As an Azure DevOps Architect, you will be responsible for designing, implementing, and maintaining scalable and efficient DevOps pipelines, infrastructure as code (IaC), and continuous integration/continuous deployment (CI/CD) processes within Azure environments.

Responsibilities:

1. Architect DevOps Solutions : Design and implement end-to-end DevOps solutions leveraging Azure cloud services, including Azure DevOps, Azure Functions, Logic Apps, Azure Pipelines, and more.
2. Infrastructure as Code (IaC) : Develop and maintain infrastructure as code (IaC) templates using tools such as ARM templates, Terraform, and PowerShell DSC to automate provisioning and configuration of Azure resources.
3. CI/CD Pipelines : Build and optimize CI/CD pipelines for automated build, test, and deployment processes using Azure Pipelines, Git, Docker, and Kubernetes.
4. Environment Management : Manage and automate development, testing, staging, and production environments in Azure, ensuring consistency, reliability, and scalability across the software development lifecycle.
5. Monitoring and Optimization : Implement monitoring and logging solutions using Azure Monitor, Application Insights, and other Azure services to proactively identify performance bottlenecks, security vulnerabilities, and infrastructure issues.
6. Security and Compliance : Implement security best practices and compliance standards within Azure environments, including role-based access control (RBAC), network security groups (NSGs), and encryption mechanisms.
7. Collaboration and Communication : Collaborate closely with cross-functional teams including developers, testers, system administrators, and project managers to ensure seamless integration and communication throughout the DevOps process.
8. Documentation and Training : Create technical documentation, best practices, and training materials for DevOps processes, tools, and workflows to facilitate knowledge sharing and enablement within the organization.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field.
• 5+ years of experience as a DevOps Engineer, Cloud Architect, or similar role, with a focus on Azure cloud services.
• Strong proficiency in Azure DevOps, Azure Pipelines, ARM templates, PowerShell scripting, and other Azure tools and services.
• Hands-on experience with containerization technologies such as Docker and Kubernetes.
• Solid understanding of DevOps methodologies, CI/CD pipelines, and Agile software development practices.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively across teams and departments.
• Azure certifications such as Azure Solutions Architect Expert, Azure DevOps Engineer Expert, or related certifications are a plus.

About Trident: Trident Consulting is an award-winning IT/engineering staffing company founded in 2005 and headquartered in San Ramon, CA. We specialize in placing high-quality vetted technology and engineering professionals in contract and full-time roles. Trident's commitment is to deliver the best and brightest individuals in the industry for our clients' toughest requirements.

Some of our recent awards include: 2022, 2021, 2020 Inc. 5000 fastest-growing private companies in America 2022, 2021 SF Business Times 100 fastest-growing private companies in Bay Area