DevOps Engineer

Key Responsibilities:

• Terraform Automation: Develop, implement, and manage Infrastructure as Code (IaC) using Terraform to automate the provisioning of Azure resources, with a focus on Azure Kubernetes Service (AKS) clusters and associated infrastructure.
• AKS Setup & Management: Automate the full lifecycle of AKS clusters, from creation, configuration, and scaling to troubleshooting, using Terraform and Azure native tools.
• CI/CD Pipelines: Design and implement CI/CD pipelines using GitHub Actions to enable continuous integration and deployment across environments.
• GitOps Practices: Implement and manage GitOps workflows using tools like ArgoCD to automate application deployment directly from Git repositories.
• Automation & Orchestration: Automate and streamline deployment processes for microservices, containerized applications, and serverless functions using tools such as Terraform, Kubernetes, and ArgoCD.
• Infrastructure Monitoring & Management: Monitor and ensure high availability, performance, and security of cloud infrastructure, and troubleshoot issues in the AKS environment.
• Version Control and Collaboration: Work with development teams to integrate source control management (GitHub) for infrastructure code, application code, and configuration files.
• Security & Compliance: Implement security best practices in Terraform code, AKS clusters, and throughout the CI/CD pipeline (e.g., secrets management, access control).
• Documentation & Best Practices: Maintain documentation for infrastructure configurations, CI/CD processes, and security standards. Follow and advocate for DevOps best practices.

Required Skills & Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field (or equivalent practical experience).
• 3+ years of experience in DevOps or Cloud Engineering roles.
• Strong experience with Terraform for infrastructure automation, specifically on Azure platform.
• Expertise in managing Azure Kubernetes Service (AKS), including configuration, deployment, and scaling.
• Hands-on experience with GitHub Actions to automate workflows and CI/CD pipelines.
• Knowledge of GitOps principles and workflows, with practical experience using ArgoCD for continuous deployment.
• Solid experience in designing and implementing CI/CD pipelines using modern tools and practices.
• Proficient in Git, Docker, and Kubernetes.
• Strong scripting skills in Bash, PowerShell, or Python.
• Familiarity with Azure services such as Azure Functions, App Services, Key Vault, Storage Accounts, and Networking.
• Understanding of cloud security best practices, especially in the context of Kubernetes and Azure cloud environments.