Senior DevOps Engineer (Azure)
Proxify
Job Description
<h2><strong>About us:</strong></h2>
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<p>Talent has no borders. Proxify's mission is to connect top developers around the world with opportunities they deserve. So, it doesn't matter where you are; we are here to help you fast-track your independent career in the right direction. 🙂</p>
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<p>Since our launch, Proxify's developers have successfully worked with 1200+ happy clients to build their products and growth features. 5000+ talented developers trust Proxify and its network to fulfil their dreams and objectives.</p>
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<p>Proxify is shaped by a global network of supportive, talented developers interested in remote full-time jobs. Our Glassdoor (4.5/5) and Trustpilot (4.8/5) ratings reflect the trust developers place in us and our commitment to our members' success.</p>
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<h3><strong>The Role:</strong></h3>
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<p>We are looking for a Senior Azure DevOps Engineer for one of our clients who would be responsible for ensuring the reliability, security, and scalability of Azure-based systems. You are a perfect candidate if you are growth-oriented, you love what you do, and you enjoy working on new ideas to develop exciting products.</p>
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<h3><strong>What we are looking for:</strong></h3>
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<li>5+ years of proven experience as a DevOps Engineer with a strong focus on Azure.</li>
<li>In-depth knowledge of Azure services and architecture, including Azure VMs, Azure App Service, Azure Functions, and more.</li>
<li>Proficiency in scripting languages (e.g., PowerShell, Bash) and automation tools.</li>
<li>Experience with containerization and orchestration tools (Docker, Kubernetes, AKS).</li>
<li>Familiarity with Infrastructure as Code (IaC) principles and tools (ARM templates, Terraform).</li>
<li>Experience with version control systems (e.g., Git) and agile development methodologies.</li>
<li>Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail.</li>
<li>Excellent communication and teamwork skills.</li>
<li>Located in CET timezone (+/- 3 hours), we are unable to consider applications from candidates in other time zones.</li>
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<h3><strong>Nice-to-have:</strong></h3>
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<li>Azure certifications (e.g., Azure DevOps Engineer Expert) are a plus.</li>
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<h3><strong>Responsibilities:</strong></h3>
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<li>Design, implement, and manage scalable and highly available cloud infrastructure on Microsoft Azure.</li>
<li>Develop and maintain automation scripts using tools such as Azure Resource Manager (ARM) templates, Terraform, and scripting languages (e.g., PowerShell, Bash) to automate infrastructure provisioning and configuration.</li>
<li>Establish and optimise CI/CD pipelines using Azure DevOps, GitHub Actions, and other relevant tools to automate software deployment.</li>
<li>Implement and manage containerized applications using Azure Kubernetes Service (AKS) and orchestrate containers using Docker and Kubernetes.</li>
<li>Implement Infrastructure as Code prin