Senior Cloud Engineer – Azure DevOps

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in Pakistan.

📋 Description

• Design, develop, and sustain CI/CD pipelines utilizing Azure DevOps for .NET and various application frameworks.

• Implement automated processes for building, testing, deploying, releasing, and rolling back applications.

• Integrate code scanning and security assessment tools into CI/CD workflows.

• Oversee Git repositories and branching strategies; uphold quality gates and automated testing procedures.

• Link pipeline workflows with Azure Key Vault, App Configuration, and Application Insights.

• Define and deploy Azure infrastructure using Terraform, ARM templates, or Bicep.

• Automate operational tasks, monitoring, and deployment through PowerShell, YAML, or Azure CLI.

• Create reusable scripts and templates to standardize infrastructure provisioning.

• Work with Azure App Services, Azure Functions, API Management, Cosmos DB, Redis Cache, Azure SQL, Blob Storage, and additional Azure services.

• Configure and manage Azure API Management, including policies for transformation, caching, authentication, monitoring, and backend .NET integration.

• Manage Azure Active Directory B2C, incorporating custom policies, identity providers, and .NET application integration.

• Set up and monitor Azure Redis Cache for distributed applications.

• Write and maintain .NET/C# code that interfaces with Azure Storage, Event Grid, Redis Cache, Service Bus, and Azure AD B2C.

• Collaborate with application development teams on designing cloud-ready, scalable patterns.

• Engage in code reviews, troubleshooting, and performance enhancement of .NET applications deployed on Azure.

• Implement RBAC, managed identities, secure DevOps practices, compliance standards, and infrastructure audits.

• Configure and utilize Azure Monitor, Application Insights, Log Analytics, and Network Watcher.

⛳️ Requirements

• Microsoft Certified: Azure DevOps Engineer Expert AZ-400 (Mandatory)

• Microsoft Certified: Azure Network Engineer Associate AZ-700 (Mandatory)

• Microsoft Certified: Designing Microsoft Azure Infrastructure Solutions AZ-305 (Mandatory)

• Over 5 years of experience in Azure cloud infrastructure and DevOps engineering.

• More than 3 years of experience with .NET development and deployment in cloud settings.

• At least 2 years of experience working with Azure AD B2C, including user flows, policies, and application registrations.

• Over 2 years of experience in integrating and optimizing Azure Redis Cache.

• In-depth expertise in Azure DevOps tools (Repos, Pipelines, Boards, Artifacts).

• Proficient in .NET Core / C# with practical coding and debugging experience.

• Strong background in Infrastructure as Code using ARM, Bicep, or Terraform.

• Comprehensive understanding of cloud networking, load balancers, DNS, NSGs, and VNets.

• Familiarity with container technologies; experience with AKS is advantageous.

• Proficient in PowerShell, Bash, Azure CLI, and YAML.

• Experience with Git, GitHub/GitLab, and Azure Repos.

• Monitoring and logging experience with Azure Monitor, Application Insights, and optionally ELK.

• Excellent communication and collaboration abilities with cross-functional teams.

• Capable of working in a fast-paced, Agile environment with minimal oversight.

• Strong problem-solving, analytical, and troubleshooting capabilities.

• Experience with Azure Kubernetes Service and containerized .NET applications is a plus.

• Familiarity with OAuth 2.0 / OpenID Connect, particularly in B2C contexts.

• Understanding of mobile app backends hosted on Azure.

• Knowledge of Zero Trust architecture and secure DevOps practices.

• Familiarity with Azure Front Door and Application Gateway.

• Working knowledge of AWS and Google Cloud (GCP), with the ability to compare or integrate services across multi-cloud environments.

🏝️ Benefits

• 100% remote work flexibility.

• Opportunity to thrive in a cloud-first, modern technological environment.

• Exposure to advanced cloud architecture and enterprise-level security practices.

• A collaborative, startup-oriented engineering culture.