Azure DevOps / Automation Engineer

DevOps / Automation Engineer (Azure-Focused)
Onsite - Middletown, NJ or Dallas, TX

Objective
Identify a DevOps engineer capable of designing and implementing end-to-end CI/CD and cloud infrastructure, with strong emphasis on Azure ecosystem, automation, and migration from ADO to GitHub Actions.

Must Have's:
• Strong recent hands-on experience in Microsoft Azure (preferred over AWS).
• Expertise in CI/CD tools:
o Azure DevOps (ADO)
o GitHub & GitHub Actions
o JFrog Artifactory
• Hands-on experience with Infrastructure as Code (Terraform)

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Key Responsibilities
• Design and implement end-to-end CI/CD pipelines across Azure DevOps, GitHub, and GitHub Actions.
• Lead migration from Azure DevOps (ADO) to GitHub Actions, including repository and artifact transition using JFrog.
• Architect and deliver cloud infrastructure solutions (cloud/on-prem/hybrid) with strong automation orientation.
• Build scalable and reusable DevOps automation frameworks using Terraform.
• Implement and manage containerized environments using Docker and Kubernetes (AKS).
• Drive CI/CD best practices including pipeline standardization, automation, and optimization.
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Mandatory Skills (Must Have)
• Strong recent hands-on experience in Microsoft Azure (preferred over AWS).
• Expertise in CI/CD tools:
o Azure DevOps (ADO)
o GitHub & GitHub Actions
o JFrog Artifactory
• Hands-on experience with Infrastructure as Code (Terraform)
• Deep understanding of Azure Kubernetes Service (AKS) and networking/integration concepts.
• Strong experience in Linux, Docker, and containerization.
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Desired Skills (Good to Have)
• Experience with GitLab (indicative of GitHub Actions adaptability).
• Knowledge of hybrid/cloud infrastructure architectures.
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Key Evaluation Criteria
Use the below to screen profiles quickly:
Area What to Look For
Cloud Platform Strong Azure experience (recent hands-on)
CI/CD Proven design of pipelines using GitHub Actions + ADO
Migration Experience ADO → GitHub Actions transformation
Automation Terraform-led infrastructure automation
Containers AKS + Docker + Kubernetes expertise
Artifacts Experience with JFrog integration
End-to-End Ownership Designed full CI/CD + infrastructure stack