Possible 3 Month CTH
Role name: DevOps Engineer (Jenkins CI/CD & Azure)
Work Location: Westford MA (Onsite)
Start date: Immediate availability.
Background check MANDATORY
Position Summary
We are seeking a full-time DevOps Engineer with strong expertise in Jenkins CI/CD administration, build management, source control operations, and Azure infrastructure management. The role will focus on maintaining and optimizing build and deployment pipelines, troubleshooting build issues, managing virtual machine environments, and supporting software delivery processes. The ideal candidate should also possess development experience in C#, .NET, and C++ to assist with application enhancements, automation, and issue resolution when required.
Key Responsibilities
CI/CD Pipeline Management
Administer, maintain, and optimize Jenkins CI/CD pipelines.
Configure, monitor, and troubleshoot Jenkins jobs, build agents, and deployment workflows.
Analyze and resolve Jenkins build failures, performance bottlenecks, and infrastructure issues.
Manage build queues, agent utilization, and pipeline efficiency.
Implement pipeline improvements, automation, and best practices.
Support release deployments and build verification activities.
Build & Source Control Management
Create, manage, merge, and maintain Bitbucket branches.
Trigger, monitor, and validate application builds and releases.
Coordinate with development teams to ensure successful code integration and deployment.
Maintain build documentation and release records.
Infrastructure & Environment Management
Create, configure, and maintain virtual machines for build and test environments.
Manage both Static and Dynamic VM infrastructures, including provisioning and lifecycle management.
Support build agents and infrastructure required for CI/CD operations.
Monitor environment health, availability, and performance.
Azure Administration
Manage Azure subscriptions, resource groups, and cloud resources.
Support cloud-hosted build and deployment environments.
Monitor Azure resource utilization and assist with cost optimization.
Provision and maintain Azure-based virtual machines and services.
Collaborate with infrastructure and security teams to ensure compliance and governance standards.
Automation & Continuous Improvement
Drive continuous improvement initiatives for build reliability and deployment efficiency.
Implement monitoring, logging, and reporting solutions for CI/CD environments.
Participate in root cause analysis for build and deployment issues.
Secondary Development Responsibilities
Develop, maintain, and enhance applications using C#, .NET, and C++.
Analyze and resolve software defects identified during CI/CD and testing processes.
Support application modernization and automation initiatives.
Collaborate with development teams on architecture, code reviews, and technical solutions.
Required Skills & Qualifications
DevOps & CI/CD
Strong hands-on experience with Jenkins administration and CI/CD pipeline management.
Experience troubleshooting Jenkins build failures and infrastructure-related issues.
Knowledge of build management, release management, and deployment automation.
Familiarity with CI/CD best practices and software delivery processes.
Source Control
Hands-on experience with Bitbucket and Git-based branching strategies.
Experience with branch creation, merging, pull requests, and release workflows.
Infrastructure
Experience creating and managing virtual machines.
Understanding of Static and Dynamic VM provisioning models.
Knowledge of Windows Server administration and system troubleshooting.
Cloud Platforms
Experience managing Microsoft Azure subscriptions and resources.
Knowledge of Azure Virtual Machines, Resource Groups, Networking, and Identity Management.
Understanding of cloud governance and security best practices.
Development
Proficiency in C# and .NET Framework.
Working knowledge of C++ development and debugging.
Experience with application troubleshooting and software maintenance.
Understanding of software development lifecycle (SDLC).
Preferred Qualifications
Knowledge of scripting languages - python, powershell is good to have
Knowledge of Infrastructure as Code (IaC) concepts.
Experience with monitoring and logging tools.
Familiarity with Agile/Scrum development methodologies.
Understanding of application security and secure DevOps practices.
Desired Candidate Profile
Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
Excellent troubleshooting and debugging skills.
Ability to work across development, operations, and infrastructure teams.
Strong communication and documentation skills.
Ability to manage multiple build, deployment, and infrastructure activities simultaneously.
Role: DevOps Engineer (Jenkins CI/CD & Azure)
Primary Focus: Jenkins Administration, Build Management, VM Administration, Bitbucket Operations, Azure Infrastructure Management
Secondary Focus: C#, .NET, and C++ Application Development & Support.