Senior DevOps Engineer (Azure)

About us:

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. 🙂

Since our launch, Proxify's developers have successfully worked with 1200+ happy clients to build their products and growth features. 3500+ talented developers trust Proxify and its network to fulfil their dreams and objectives.

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.

The Role:

We are looking for a Senior DevOps Engineer specialising in Azure for one of our clients. 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.

What we’re looking for:

• Minimum of 5 years of experience in a DevOps role, with substantial expertise in Azure cloud environments.
• Proficiency in scripting languages such as PowerShell, Bash, or Python.
• Experience with infrastructure as code (IaC) tools like Terraform, Ansible, or Azure Resource Manager (ARM) templates.
• Strong knowledge of containerization and orchestration tools, particularly Docker and Kubernetes.
• Solid understanding of network architecture, security, and application development methodologies.
• Proven ability to design and support robust build, deployment, and configuration management systems for multi-tier applications.
• Excellent problem-solving skills, with the ability to diagnose and resolve complex infrastructure issues.
• Effective communication skills, capable of handling multiple projects and priorities in a dynamic environment.
• Familiarity with monitoring and logging tools such as Azure Monitor, Log Analytics, and Application Insights.

Responsibilities:

• Design, implement, and manage Azure-based cloud infrastructure to ensure optimal performance, reliability, and scalability.
• Develop and maintain CI/CD pipelines for seamless deployment of applications and services.
• Automate infrastructure provisioning and management using tools such as Terraform, Ansible, or Azure Resource Manager (ARM) templates.
• Monitor and optimise cloud resources and applications to ensure high availability and performance.
• Collaborate with software development teams to integrate DevOps practices into the development lifecycle.
• Implement and manage security best practices for cloud environments.
• Manage backup, disaster recovery, and business continuity planning.

What Proxify offers

• Career-accelerating positions at cutting-edge companies
• Discover exclusive long-term remote engagements at the world's most interesting product companies.

• Hand-picked opportunities, just for you
• Skip the typical recruitment roadblocks and biases with personally matched engagements.

• Fast-track your independent developer career
• Start small and gain more freedom to take on new engagements as you build your independent developer career.

• A recruitment process that values your time
• Only one hiring process with the possibility of several positions, without any additional tests.