Senior DevOps Engineer (Azure)

Job Purpose:

The Senior Azure DevOps Engineer is responsible for designing, implementing, and managing modern DevOps practices within Azure environments. This includes building CI/CD pipelines, automating infrastructure deployment using Infrastructure-as-Code (IaC), and embedding DevSecOps principles into cloud operations. The role ensures seamless integration and delivery while aligning with enterprise-scale Azure governance, security, and compliance best practices.

Job Accountabilities:

Cloud Solution Architecture:

• Design and implement Azure IaaS/PaaS architectures, aligned with business needs and best practices
• Develop modernization roadmaps and infrastructure blueprints using Microsoft CAF and WAF
• Lead end-to-end Azure migration projects, leveraging Azure Migrate and associated tooling
• Conduct migration readiness assessments and dependency analysis for rehosting, replat forming, or refactoring
• Collaborate on application modernization efforts (App Services, Containers, AKS)

Infrastructure Automation & DevOps:

• Develop IaC using Terraform, Bicep, or ARM templates
• Promote reusable, modular templates following enterprise patterns and version control.
• Design, build, and manage secure, scalable CI/CD pipelines using Azure DevOps and GitHub Actions
• Automate build and release processes for IaaS, PaaS, and containerized workloads.
• Enable continuous testing, integration, and delivery processes across environments.
• Apply DevSecOps practices to integrate security in pipelines
• Embed security scanning tools into pipelines (e.g., SAST, DAST, IaC scanning)
• Leverage Azure Policy, Defender for DevOps, and GitHub Advanced Security.

Monitoring, Governance & Optimization:

• Integrate Azure Monitor, Log Analytics, and Application Insights in DevOps processes.
• Implement alerting and auto-remediation workflows·
• Apply tagging, cost controls, and governance standards in DevOps workflows
• Automate compliance checks and reporting.

Security and Compliance:

• Utilize services such as Microsoft Defender for Cloud, Azure Firewall, Sentinel, and Key Vault
• Ensure cloud infrastructure aligns with regulatory compliance and corporate policies
• Participate in internal reviews and audits on cloud security posture

Collaboration and Delivery:

• Act as a technical advisor during project delivery, collaborating with architects, presales, and project managers
• Participate in knowledge sharing and coaching of junior engineers
• Support agile delivery with automated release and rollback mechanisms.
• Conduct DevOps readiness assessments and implementation plans

Job Specifications:

Education:

Bachelor’s degree in computer science, Engineering, or related field

Professional Certifications:

• AZ-400: DevOps Engineer Expert
• AZ-104: Azure Administrator Associate
• AZ-305: Azure Solutions Architect Expert (Preferred)
• Certified Kubernetes Administrator (Preferred)
• Terraform Associate (Preferred)
• GitHub Actions or GitHub Advanced Security (Preferred)
• ITIL 4.0 Foundation (Optional)

Working Experience:

• Minimum 4–6 years of experience in DevOps roles with strong Azure background
• Proven experience in designing CI/CD pipelines and infrastructure automation
• Experience working in enterprise DevOps environments with IaC and GitOps
• Familiarity with agile and secure development practices

Knowledge:

• Strong knowledge of Azure services (AKS, App Services, VMs, VNets, Azure DevOps, GitHub)
• Deep expertise in IaC (Terraform, Bicep, ARM), CI/CD workflows, and automation scripting
• Familiarity with Microsoft CAF, WAF, and enterprise-scale DevOps patterns
• Proficiency in scripting: PowerShell, Bash, or Python
• Experience with containerization and orchestration (Docker, Kubernetes/AKS)
• Solid grasp of DevSecOps, release management, monitoring, and logging tools

Code of Conduct:

At Bespin, we are committed to excellence in all that we do, continually seeking opportunities for improvement and innovation. We prioritize fostering a positive and collaborative atmosphere where teamwork thrives, and we expect all our employees to embrace this commitment as well.

Key Expectations:

• Strive for operational excellence and process automation
• Promote collaboration, transparency, and accountability in delivery
• Uphold security, compliance, and quality as non-negotiable principles
• Be a role model in driving modern engineering practices
• Live the Bespin values and create a vibrant workplace culture