Azure Devops/CI-CD

Job Description - Key Responsibilities: - CI/CD Pipeline Development: - Design, build, and maintain CI/CD pipelines using Azure DevOps, ensuring a seamless flow from code commit to deployment. - Automate the build, test, and deployment processes to enable faster and more reliable releases. - Work with development and QA teams to integrate automated tests and code quality checks into the CI/CD pipelines. - Implement version control, build automation, and automated deployments for application environments. - Infrastructure as Code (IaC): - Use Infrastructure as Code (IaC) tools like Terraform, Azure Resource Manager (ARM) templates, or Bicep to automate the provisioning and management of Azure infrastructure. - Ensure that all cloud infrastructure is versioned, reproducible, and compliant with company policies. - Implement automated scaling and self-healing infrastructure on Azure cloud environments. - Azure DevOps Administration: - Manage and configure Azure DevOps repositories, build agents, release pipelines, and other services within the Azure DevOps environment. - Integrate Azure DevOps with other tools and services, such as Jira, Slack, and ServiceNow. - Administer Azure DevOps projects, repositories, security permissions, and access control. - Cloud Infrastructure & Monitoring: - Provision and manage Azure cloud infrastructure services including Azure Virtual Machines, Azure Kubernetes Service (AKS), Azure App Services, Azure Functions, and Azure Storage. - Implement monitoring and alerting systems to ensure pipeline health and to track deployment metrics (e.g., using Azure Monitor, Application Insights). - Set up logging for CI/CD processes to ensure transparency and ease of troubleshooting. - Automation & Scripting: - Create and maintain PowerShell and Bash scripts to automate routine tasks and manage cloud resources. - Automate cloud environment configurations, such as setting up virtual networks, storage accounts, and app configurations. - Collaboration & Best Practices: - Work closely with development, operations, and QA teams to continuously improve the software delivery process. - Advocate for best practices in DevOps and CI/CD to ensure consistency, reliability, and security across all environments. - Provide expertise and guidance on Azure cloud infrastructure, CI/CD pipelines, and DevOps methodologies. - Security & Compliance: - Implement secure development practices and security gates in the CI/CD pipelines to ensure safe code deployments. - Ensure compliance with security standards and regulatory requirements within the CI/CD process. - Integrate security scanning tools into the pipeline for vulnerability assessments (e.g., using SonarQube for code quality and WhiteSource for open-source vulnerability scanning). - Troubleshooting & Support: - Monitor the performance of deployed pipelines and troubleshoot failures and issues in the deployment pipeline. - Provide post-deployment support, identify bottlenecks, and optimize the deployment process. - Analyze build failures, debugging issues, and identify the root causes for deployment issues. - Skills and Qualifications: - Mandatory Skills: - Strong hands-on experience with Azure DevOps, including pipelines, repositories, and artifacts. - Proven expertise in building, automating, and managing CI/CD pipelines for cloud-based applications. - Solid understanding of cloud computing and experience working with Azure services such as Azure App Service, AKS, Azure Functions, Azure Storage, and Azure Virtual Machines. - Experience with version control systems (e.g., Git, GitHub, Bitbucket). - Expertise in Infrastructure as Code (IaC) using tools like Terraform, Azure ARM templates, or Bicep. - Proficiency in scripting languages like PowerShell, Bash, or Python to automate tasks. - Experience with automated testing, unit testing, and integration testing in the CI/CD pipeline. - Knowledge of monitoring tools like Azure Monitor, Application Insights, or equivalent tools