DevOps Engineer

Job Title: DevOps Engineer

Only Need local to Pleasanton, California, United States

Minimum 10 years of experience

We are seeking a highly skilled DevOps Engineer with strong expertise in Azure cloud services, Kubernetes (AKS), and CI/CD automation using GitHub Actions. The ideal candidate will play a critical role in designing, deploying, and managing scalable, secure, and reliable cloud infrastructure and pipelines.

Key Responsibilities

· Design, build, and maintain CI/CD pipelines using GitHub Actions.

· Deploy and manage applications on Azure Kubernetes Service (AKS).

· Implement infrastructure-as-code (IaC) for Azure environments.

· Integrate AKS with Azure services such as ADLS , Entra ID, and Azure OpenAI Services.

· Configure secure authentication using service principals and managed identities.

· Enable integration between AKS and Azure Databricks.

· Implement secure secrets and configuration management.

· Monitor systems using observability tools and ensure reliability.

· Troubleshoot deployment and performance issues.

· Ensure adherence to security and compliance standards.

Required Skills & Qualifications

· 5 years of experience in DevOps, Cloud Engineering, or related roles.

· Strong experience with Microsoft Azure and Azure Kubernetes Service (AKS).

· Proficiency in building CI/CD pipelines using GitHub and GitHub Actions.

· Hands-on experience with Docker and Kubernetes.

· Experience working with Azure Data Lake Storage (ADLS) and Microsoft Entra ID.

· Knowledge of service principals, RBAC, and managed identities.

· Experience integrating AKS with Azure Databricks and Azure OpenAI services.

· Experience with secrets management using HashiCorp Vault or similar tools.

· Familiarity with monitoring and logging tools such as Dynatrace and Splunk.

· Proficiency with GitHub, Artifactory, Jira, and Confluence.

· Experience using GitHub Copilot for developer productivity.

· Strong scripting skills using Bash or PowerShell.

· Experience with Terraform or other infrastructure-as-code tools.

· Understanding of cloud security best practices and enterprise environments.

Preferred Qualifications

· Experience working in large-scale or regulated environments.

· Familiarity with GitOps practices and tools.

· Azure certifications are a plus.

Key Competencies

· Strong problem-solving and troubleshooting skills

· Ability to work in a fast-paced, collaborative environment.

· Focus on automation, scalability, and security best practices.

· Efficient communication and documentation skills.