DevOps Engineer

Job Description: We are seeking an experienced Senior Quality Management (QM) Engineer with extensive knowledge of Microsoft Azure to join our dynamic team. The ideal candidate will have 8-10 years of experience in quality management and testing, with a strong focus on ensuring the quality and reliability of cloud-based solutions deployed on Azure. This role involves developing and implementing comprehensive quality assurance processes, including performance testing and conducting retrospectives to ensure our Azure-based applications and services meet the highest standards. Key Responsibilities:

• Quality Assurance and Testing:
• Design, develop, and implement comprehensive test plans and test cases for Azure-based applications and services.
• Conduct functional, performance, and security testing to ensure the reliability and scalability of cloud solutions.
• Perform exploratory testing to identify potential issues and areas for improvement.
• Automation and Continuous Testing:
• Develop and maintain automated test scripts using tools like Selenium, JMeter, or Azure DevTest Labs.
• Integrate automated testing into the CI/CD pipelines to enable continuous testing practices.
• Ensure automated tests cover a wide range of scenarios and edge cases.
• Performance and Load Testing:
• Conduct performance and load testing to ensure applications can handle expected and peak loads.
• Utilize Azure Load Testing tools and services to simulate and analyse performance under varying conditions.
• Identify performance bottlenecks and work with development teams to optimize application performance.
• Azure Environment Management:
• Utilize Azure DevOps for managing testing environments, version control, and continuous integration.
• Ensure proper configuration and management of Azure resources for testing purposes.
• Defect Management and Reporting:
• Identify, document, and track defects using tools like Azure DevOps, JIRA, or similar.
• Work closely with development teams to ensure timely resolution of defects and issues.
• Provide detailed defect reports and metrics to stakeholders.
• Compliance and Quality Standards:
• Ensure that applications and services comply with industry standards and best practices.
• Implement quality management processes that adhere to ISO 9001, CMMI, or other relevant standards.
• Retrospectives and Continuous Improvement:
• Conduct regular retrospectives to analyze project outcomes and identify areas for improvement.
• Implement action items from retrospectives to enhance quality processes and practices.
• Foster a culture of continuous improvement within the team.
• Collaboration and Communication:
• Collaborate with development, operations, and product teams to ensure quality is built into the development lifecycle.
• Provide training and support to teams on quality assurance best practices and tools.

• Quality Management Expertise:
• Strong experience in quality assurance, testing methodologies, and best practices.
• Proficiency in developing and executing test plans and test cases.
• Azure Expertise:
• Hands-on experience with Azure services and resources, including Azure DevOps, Azure DevTest Labs, and Azure Load Testing.
• Understanding of cloud architecture and deployment models on Azure.
• Automation Skills:
• Proficiency in test automation tools and frameworks such as Selenium, JMeter, or similar.
• Experience integrating automated tests into CI/CD pipelines.
• Performance Testing:
• Experience with performance and load testing tools and methodologies.
• Ability to analyze performance metrics and identify bottlenecks.
• Defect Management:
• Experience with defect tracking and management tools such as Azure DevOps, JIRA, or similar.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills to identify and resolve issues.
• Compliance and Standards:
• Knowledge of quality management frameworks, standards, and best practices (e.g., ISO 9001, CMMI).
• Experience ensuring compliance with regulatory and organizational standards.

• Bachelor's or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field.
• Relevant certifications such as ISTQB, CSTE, or similar are desirable.
• Microsoft Azure certifications (such as Azure Developer Associate, Azure DevOps Engineer Expert) are a plus.

• Excellent attention to detail and commitment to quality.
• Strong communication and teamwork abilities.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced and dynamic environment.
• Proactive and self-motivated with a focus on continuous improvement.