Job Description

Role: Azure DevOps Engineer

Location: Toronto, NS (Remote)

Type: Contract

Job Description:

Client is looking for an energetic fast learning and self-motivated candidate that has strong technical skill and team leadership skills, able to work well with groups on a global level, and a consultative approach and problem-solving abilities to enable our business partners to operate more effectively. These candidates will be responsible and versatile in supporting Microsoft Azure and Terraform, and familiar with Cloud Cost Management/FinOps. As a key member of our team, you will be responsible for designing, implementing, and maintaining Microsoft Azure solutions while providing specialized support for security, configuration management, and tooling.

What You'll Do:

• Design and deploy Azure landing zones for secure, scalable cloud environments
• Build and manage Infrastructure as Code (IaC) using Terraform
• Develop and maintain CI/CD pipelines with Azure DevOps
• Create and deliver FinOps reports and dashboards to monitor cloud spend and usage
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to optimize cloud performance and cost
• Implement tagging, budgeting, and cost allocation strategies aligned with FinOps principles

Principal Accountabilities:

• Strong SME knowledge of Microsoft Azure,Terraform
• Design, deploy, and manage Microsoft Azure solutions, ensuring optimal performance, security, and scalability.
• Manage CI/CD Pipelines
• Manage and enhance the environment ensuring the reliability and performance of critical infrastructure components.
• Work closely with IT teams to streamline deployment processes, system configurations, and compliance management.
• Monitor and optimize Pipelines configurations to provide real-time visibility into network performance and health.
• Stay informed about the latest developments in Microsoft Azure, Terraform, and FinOps best practices to enhance our IT environment.
• Participate in the evaluation and selection of new technologies to enhance the organization's capabilities.
• Knowledge of Cloud, Server and Networking principles pertaining to enterprise environment
• Evaluates, engineers, tests, recommends, and implements secure infrastructures.
• Acts as a resource for system escalation issues.
• Documents platform standards and processes for ongoing operations.
• Gathers business requirements for system design and validates recommended solution for Change Management.
• Schedules and coordinates installation and maintenance of resources in the cloud and ensures a stable, secure environment.
• Performs root cause analysis on failed components and implements corrective measures.
• Provides ongoing information to leadership, customers, and peers regarding enhancements, innovations, and solutions.
• Responsible for following company specific systems engineering standards.
• Executive support technical escalations.
• RCA for high severity issue, CRQ Deployments during weekends and holidays.
• On Call Support: shift for all required work and done during weekends.
• Provide Technical Documentation on DevOps/FinOps processes and training to L2/L3 engineers.
• Operation resource for internal and external projects.
• Technical/Professional Requirements:
• Prior experience with Azure and Terraform in a complex, security focused organization
• Responsible for complex testing and analysis of all elements of the cloud resources.
• Analyzes and provides innovative solutions to system engineering and design projects.
• Represents the organization in front of critical audiences such as clients/customers/vendors/executives.
• Thorough understanding and management of customer business needs and expectations
• Candidates must have exceptional customer service, problem solving, and communication skills.
• Must have sufficient technical depth to communicate with development and other internal organizations at a peer level as well as convey technical concepts to non-technical individuals.
• Possess the ability to work independently with minimal management supervision and with a global team of engineers.
• Strong team player with ability to work in a team and as individual contributor.
• Strong organizational and documentation skills.
• Fast learner, flexible and able to work on multiple tasks.

What You Bring:

• 5+ years in DevOps or cloud engineering
• Strong hands-on experience with Microsoft Azure
• Proficiency in Terraform and Azure DevOpsSolid understanding of FinOps and cloud cost management tools
• Scripting skills (PowerShell, Bash, Python)
• Excellent communication and problem-solving abilities

Qualification:

• Bachelor's degree in computer science, Information Technology, or a related field.
• Possess 5/10 years of relevant professional experience or equivalent combination of education/experience.
• Proven experience as a Microsoft Azure Engineer with expertise in Terraform and DevOps processes.
• In-depth knowledge of Microsoft Azure cloud services, architecture, and best practices.
• Proficiency in configuration management.
• Familiarity with Azure Platform for monitoring and performance management.
• Strong scripting and automation skills for configuration tasks and deployments.
• Excellent problem-solving and communication skills, with the ability to work collaboratively in a team-oriented environment.
• Ability to work a 24x7 on-call shift, with primary business hours Canadian Eastern Standard Time

Bonus Points:

• Azure certifications (AZ-400, AZ-104, AZ-305)
• Experience with Power BI or other reporting tools
• Background in finance or cloud billing analysis

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