Azure DevOps Engineer

Overview

Position Reports to: Software Development Manager

About Kefron

Kefron Digital is a forward-thinking company specializing in innovative digital solutions. We are on the verge of launching our latest accounts payable product, designed to streamline and enhance financial operations for businesses

Our Vision: Our brands in every building

Our Mission: To get closer to our customers. See the need, deliver the solution

Our Values:

- Passion & Pride
- Security & Trust
- Initiative & Ownership

Job Purpose

The Azure DevOps Engineer is responsible for designing, implementing, and maintaining scalable, secure, and automated DevOps pipelines and cloud infrastructure within the Microsoft Azure ecosystem. This role plays a pivotal part in enabling continuous integration and delivery (CI/CD), enhancing collaboration between development and operations teams, and driving innovation through DevOps best practices and modern Azure services.

Key Responsibilities

- Design, implement, and manage end-to-end CI/CD pipelines using Azure DevOps tools, including Azure Pipelines, Repos, Artifacts, Boards, and Test Plans.
- Automate infrastructure provisioning and configuration using Infrastructure as Code (IaC) tools such as Terraform, ARM templates, or Azure Bicep.
- Administer and optimize Azure resources including Virtual Machines, App Services, AKS, Azure Functions, SQL Database, Storage, and Networking components.
- Implement version control best practices using Git and Azure Repos, including effective branching, pull requests, and merge strategies.
- Develop and maintain automation scripts in PowerShell, Bash, or Python to streamline operations and deployment workflows.
- Deploy and manage containerized applications using Docker and Kubernetes within the Azure environment.
- Monitor system health, performance, and security using Azure Monitor, Log Analytics, and Application Insights.
- Integrate automated testing into CI/CD pipelines in collaboration with development teams.
- Ensure infrastructure security and compliance using Azure Key Vault, Azure Policy, and other governance tools.
- Participate in incident response, root cause analysis, and production issue resolution.
- Continuously improve DevOps practices, tools, and processes across teams.
- Provide mentorship and technical guidance on Azure DevOps strategies and best practices.
- Maintain up-to-date documentation of infrastructure, pipelines, and standard operating procedures.

Required Qualifications

- Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field; or equivalent hands-on experience.
- Proven experience in a similar DevOps role with strong focus on Azure technologies.
- Hands-on expertise with Azure DevOps services (Pipelines, Repos, Artifacts, Boards, Test Plans).
- Proficiency in IaC tools such as Terraform, ARM templates, or Azure Bicep.
- Solid experience with Git and source control workflows.
- Strong scripting skills in PowerShell, Bash, or Python. Experience with Docker and Kubernetes for containerization and orchestration.
- Familiarity with Azure monitoring and logging tools (Monitor, Log Analytics, Application Insights).
- Sound understanding of Azure networking (VNETs, NSGs, Load Balancers, VPNs).
- Excellent analytical and troubleshooting abilities across cloud and on-prem environments.
- Strong communication skills and ability to collaborate within agile, cross-functional teams.

Preferred Qualifications

- Microsoft Certified: Azure DevOps Engineer Expert.
- Experience implementing Azure security features (Azure Security Center, Azure AD, RBAC).
- Familiarity with relational and NoSQL databases such as SQL Server and Cosmos DB.
- Previous experience working in regulated industries or within compliance-focused environments.

What We Offer

- Competitive salary and benefits package.
- Opportunity to work on cutting-edge technology and innovative projects.
- Collaborative and inclusive work environment.
- Professional development and growth opportunities.

Right to Work

Applicants must have the legal right to work in Ireland in accordance with Irish/UK law.

Kefron is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, colour, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity. If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation, please let us know.

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