Role: Senior Azure DevOps Consultant Location: Abu Dhabi (Travel to office) Time: 9.0 AM to 5.0 PM UAE Time Experience: 10+ years of relevant experience Expected start date: Immediate. Position Overview: We are seeking an experienced and technically proficient Senior Azure DevOps Consultant to lead and contribute to the design, implementation, and optimization of DevOps practices. The ideal candidate is not only a hands-on technical expert but also possesses the communication skills necessary to guide and advise teams as well as stakeholders through the process of implementing efficient and effective DevOps solutions. As a Senior Azure DevOps Architect, you will play a pivotal role in driving innovation, automation, and collaboration across development and operations teams. Responsibilities: Lead the end-to-end design, configuration, and management of Azure DevOps solutions tailored
to meet the unique needs of our clients.
Collaborate closely with development, operations, and infrastructure teams to define and
implement best practices for CI/CD, automated testing, infrastructure as code (IaC), security,
and deployment strategies.
Act as a technical subject matter expert in Azure DevOps, providing hands-on guidance and
mentorship to junior team members and clients\' technical teams.
Conduct thorough assessments of clients\' existing DevOps practices, identifying areas for
improvement and formulating strategic recommendations.
Develop and maintain standardized DevOps frameworks, tools, and templates for various
application types and technology stacks.
Engage directly with clients to understand their business goals and objectives, translating them
into actionable DevOps strategies and solutions.
Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure seamless integration of DevOps practices into
the software development lifecycle.
Design and deliver training sessions and workshops to internal teams and clients, fostering a
culture of continuous learning and improvement.
Stay current with industry trends and emerging Azure DevOps technologies, evaluating their
applicability and potential benefits for the organization and its clients.
Contribute to the creation of project documentation, including architecture diagrams, technical
specifications, and implementation guides.
Qualifications: Excellent communications and people skills
Must have prior demonstrated experience in working with large customers and multiple
application owners/teams and setting up DevOps and DecSecOps
Proven experience as a hands-on DevOps architect with a strong background in Azure DevOps,
CI/CD pipelines, infrastructure automation, and configuration management.
Expertise in designing and implementing DevOps practices using tools such as Azure DevOps
Services, Jenkins, Git, Ansible, Terraform, Docker, Kubernetes, Helm etc.
Experience in developing and managing CI/CD pipelines using Yaml
Demonstrated proficiency in cloud technologies, particularly Microsoft Azure, with experience in
architecting and managing cloud-based infrastructure.
Excellent understanding of software development methodologies, agile practices, and release
management.
Strong programming/scripting skills (e.g., PowerShell, Python, Bash) for automation and
customization of DevOps processes.
Exceptional problem-solving abilities and analytical skills, capable of diagnosing complex
technical issues and recommending effective solutions.
Outstanding communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to interact confidently and
professionally with both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
Previous experience in a customer-facing role, providing consultation and guidance to clients on
DevOps best practices and implementation strategies.
Relevant certifications such as Microsoft Certified: Azure DevOps Engineer Expert, Certified
Kubernetes Administrator (CKA), etc., are highly desirable.
Leadership experience and a track record of mentoring junior team members is a plus.
Bachelor\xe2\x80\x99s or Master\xe2\x80\x99s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field