DevOps Engineer Contractor

ABOUT THE ROLE
We are seeking a skilled DevOps Engineer to join our Software Engineering department. This role will be responsible for managing and optimizing CI/CD pipelines, collaborating with the IT Infrastructure team on cloud containerization strategies, and working closely with engineering leadership to drive efficiency improvements across development workflows.

WHAT YOU WILL DO

• Design, implement, and maintain secure CI/CD pipelines using Azure DevOps to support rapid and reliable software delivery.
• Collaborate with IT Infrastructure team to develop and refine cloud-based containerization strategies (e.g., Docker, Kubernetes).
• Partner with Software Engineering leadership to drive process improvements that boost development efficiency and system reliability.
• Work closely with software teams to optimize workflows and modernize infrastructure.
• Monitor and troubleshoot build and deployment processes to ensure high availability and performance.
• Promote secure, reliable automation across Windows and Linux environments, enabling developer-focused workflows with guardrails that ensure process consistency, best practices, and business continuity.
• Bridge technical conversations between systems and software engineers to ensure aligned, effective solutions.
• Contribute to refining Git branching strategies and actively participate in pull request (PR) management processes.
• Document processes, configurations, and best practices for internal knowledge sharing.

WHAT WE'RE LOOKING FOR

• 5-7+ years of hands-on DevOps experience using Azure DevOps
• Proven experience with cloud platforms; AWS required. .
• Proficiency in version control and Git workflows for managing code and deployments.
• Strong understanding of standard release mechanics, environment promotion, and release reverting.
• Experience in building automation workflows and configuring pro-active monitoring and alerting systems.
• Experience with C# (.NET Core and VB.NET) build and deployment.
• Experience in Azure DevOps Pipelines, including scripting in YAML, PowerShell, Bash/Shell, or Python
• Familiarity with containerized deployments using Docker (Linux-based)
• Familiarity with managing dependencies through Azure DevOps Artifacts
• Understanding of networking fundamentals (HTTP/S, DNS)
• Understanding of Infrastructure as Code (IaC) using tools like Terraform or Ansible
• Understanding of pipeline security, including:
  • Access controls (RBAC, PAT, MFA)
  • Secret management (API keys, certificates)
  • Security practices (scanning tools, pre-deployment checks, pipeline triggers)
• Relevant certifications are a plus. (e.g., Microsoft Certified: Azure DevOps Engineer Expert).

Soft Skills & Methodologies

• Excellent critical thinking skills with the ability to balance strategic goals and immediate delivery needs.
• Effective communication skills and a collaborative mindset
• Familiarity with Agile/Scrum development methodologies