Lead DevOps Engineer - Azure

Job Specification: Lead DevOps Engineer - Azure Job Title: Lead DevOps Engineer Location: Fully Remote (India only) Work Hours: 2:00 PM to 11:00 PM IST Experience Required: 9+ Years (4+ Years on Azure) Role Summary: We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Lead DevOps Engineer to join our dynamic team. The ideal candidate will have extensive expertise in Azure Cloud Services , Infrastructure as Code (IaC) , and containerization technologies . This role requires strong leadership and technical skills to manage and optimize a multi-tenant shared production infrastructure, drive cost-efficiency, and ensure seamless deployment processes. The individual will also lead efforts in implementing robust disaster recovery strategies, cloud security, and production support for critical applications. Key Responsibilities: · Design, implement, and maintain IaC using Terraform for scalable and efficient infrastructure management. · Manage and optimize Azure services, including Web Apps, App Services, Front Door, API Management, Redis Cache, Cosmos Postgres, Cosmos MongoDB, AI Search Index, Event Hub, Azure Functions, and Key Vault. · Implement cost management solutions and drive Azure cloud spend optimization. · Extensive experience with containerization technologies such as Kubernetes (AKS) and Istio for service mesh management. · Implement and maintain CI/CD pipelines using GitHub Actions for streamlined container deployments. · Lead the transition from App Insights to Splunk Observability for application performance monitoring and troubleshooting. · Implement logging and alerting mechanisms for proactive incident management using tools. · Design and execute disaster recovery failover and failback processes to ensure business continuity. · Drive chaos engineering practices to test and improve system resilience. · Enhance container security by integrating CrowdStrike for robust threat detection and mitigation. · Ensure adherence to cloud security best practices for infrastructure and applications. · Implement Blue-Green deployments and manage API versioning for seamless application updates. · Provide production deployment and incident support for both production and non-production environments. · Optimize database performance, including transitioning RU-based MongoDB to vCore-based Cosmos DB. · Maintain and enhance database reliability and scalability for multi-tenant environments. · Work closely with cross-functional teams to decommission legacy infrastructure and support ephemeral environments for testing. · Collaborate with teams using Jira and Confluence to streamline DevOps processes and ensure effective documentation. · Manage peak event capacity planning to ensure high availability during critical business periods. · Optimize cloud resource usage and costs through strategic planning and automation. Required Qualifications: · 9+ years of experience in DevOps roles, with 4+ years working on Azure cloud services. · Extensive hands-on experience with Terraform for Infrastructure as Code. · Strong knowledge of AKS, Web Apps, App Services, and related Azure technologies. · Proficient with Front Door, API Management, Redis Cache, Cosmos DB (Postgres/MongoDB), AI Search Index, Event Hub, Azure Functions, and Key Vault. · Skilled in GitHub, GitHub Actions, and automation pipelines. · Hands-on experience with Kubernetes, Istio, and container security tools like CrowdStrike. · Experience transitioning observability tools (e.g., App Insights to Splunk) and configuring OpsGenie alerts. · Familiarity with CloudBolt for cloud spend optimization. Preferred Qualifications: · Experience with incident management and support in production and non-production environments. · Hands-on experience with tools like Jira, Confluence, and OpsGenie. · Exposure to advanced DevOps practices like chaos engineering and ephemeral environments. Key Initiatives Led: · Disaster recovery failover and failback. · Multi-tenant shared infrastructure management in production. · Database optimization (e.g., RU-based MongoDB to vCore). · Splunk implementation and App Insights decommissioning. · Cloud security for containers and legacy infrastructure decommissioning. · Blue-Green deployments and API version management. · Peak event capacity management and Azure cloud spend optimization. Soft Skills: · Strong problem-solving and troubleshooting skills. · Excellent communication and collaboration with cross-functional teams. · Ownership mindset with a proactive approach to addressing challenges.