DevOps Azure Consultant - Sr.

Job Description

PALO IT is seeking a Senior DevOps Engineer specializing in Microsoft Azure to bridge the gap between development and operations across mission-critical projects. The role involves enabling scalable, secure, and reliable cloud-native solutions for partners and products. The candidate will be instrumental in automation and streamlining DevOps practices across agile delivery.

PALO IT is a global innovation consultancy and Agile software development company dedicated to helping organizations embrace tech as a force for good.

Responsibilities:

• Architect and implement CI/CD pipelines using Azure DevOps and GitHub Actions.
• Design, build, and manage scalable infrastructure using Infrastructure as Code (IaC) with tools like Terraform, Bicep or ARM templates.
• Configure and monitor Azure services including AKS, App Services, Storage, Functions, API Management, and Application Insights.
• Implement containerization strategies using Docker and Kubernetes, ensuring high availability and scalability.
• Set up robust monitoring and alerting using Azure Monitor, Log Analytics, and custom dashboards for proactive issue detection.
• Ensure security best practices and compliance through Azure Policy, Role-Based Access Control (RBAC), and secure key management (Key Vault).
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams (developers, architects, QA) to streamline DevOps practices across agile delivery.
• Participate in disaster recovery planning, cost optimization, and cloud governance to ensure operational excellence.
• Mentor junior engineers and share DevOps best practices through documentation, workshops, and pair programming.

Requirements:

• 5+ years of DevOps or SRE experience, including 3+ years on Azure cloud environments.
• Proficient with Azure DevOps, GitHub Actions, and CI/CD pipeline creation and optimization.
• Advanced knowledge of Azure services: AKS, App Services, Functions, API Gateway, Key Vault, and Monitor.
• Strong skills in Infrastructure as Code: Terraform, Bicep, ARM Templates.
• Experience with container technologies: Docker and Kubernetes (AKS preferred).
• Familiar with monitoring, logging, and tracing strategies (App Insights, Log Analytics).
• Fluent in scripting languages: Bash, PowerShell, or Python.
• Experience in securing cloud environments (networking, RBAC, secrets).
• Knowledge of agile software delivery practices and cloud-native architecture.
• English proficiency (spoken and written).

What PALO IT Offers:

• Stimulating working environments
• Unique career path
• International mobility
• Internal R&D projects
• Knowledge sharing
• Personalized training
• Entrepreneurship & intrapreneurship