VDart Inc is the leading global provider of digital solutions, products and talent management company providing digital technology solutions in Automotive, Manufacturing, Energy & Utilities and Healthcare Industries. Led by a strong global team located across 10 countries including USA, Canada, Mexico, Brazil, UK, Japan, Australia & India. We are currently accepting applications from staffing firms for our Preferred Partner Program, where we align niche staffing firms with specific verticals based on their strengths. To apply, please visit: https://www.vdart.com/suppliers/

Role: Senior Azure DevOps Consultant

Location: Abu Dhabi (Travel to office)

Long Term Contract

Experience: 8+ years of relevant experience

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\'s or Master\'s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field (or equivalent work experience).

Key Skill: Azure, DevOps, Kubernetes, CICD, IAC, Jenkins, Git, Ansible, Terraform, Dockers

Referral Program: Ask our recruiting team about how you can be a part of our referral program. If you refer a candidate with the desired qualifications and your candidate accepts the role, you can earn a generous referral fee. We want to hire the best talent available and are committed to building great teams and partnerships.

We are Equal Employment Opportunity Employer.

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