Lead Azure DevOps Engineer
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Posted: January 27, 2026
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Quick Summary
As a Lead Azure DevOps Engineer, you will design, deploy, and maintain Azure-based platform infrastructure and DevOps solutions, leveraging advanced software solutions, cloud computing, and modern design principles.
Required Skills
Job Description
About the Client:
Our client delivers comprehensive operational support and expert services to leading insurers, brokers, fleet managers, and automotive manufacturers. Specializing in optimizing claim management, they process millions of claims annually with a focus on efficiency, cost-effectiveness, and transformative strategic innovation leveraging advanced software solutions, cloud computing, and modern design principles.
Short Role Description:
As a Lead Azure DevOps Engineer, you will take a hands-on role in designing, deploying, and maintaining Azure-based platform infrastructure and DevOps tooling. Alongside senior-level engineering responsibilities, you will act as a technical lead, guiding DevOps practices, supporting development teams, and driving continuous improvements in reliability, security, and automation.
Key Responsibilities
• Design, deploy, and maintain Azure infrastructure and shared platform services.
• Maintain and evolve existing Azure environments, including building new infrastructure from scratch.
• Drive DevOps best practices related to scalability, reliability, security, and automation.
• Improve CI/CD processes, pipelines, and automation.
• Improve monitoring, alerting, and overall operational visibility.
• Collaborate closely with development teams to enable efficient and stable delivery.
• Participate in development team stand-ups and technical discussions as a DevOps lead.
• Work with QA teams to integrate functional and automated tests into CI/CD pipelines.
• Demonstrate flexibility and adaptability to changes in the technical stack and processes.
• Take a proactive approach to implementing and continuously improving DevOps practices.
Nice to Have
• Experience supporting Microsoft Dynamics 365 environments from an infrastructure or DevOps perspective.
• Familiarity with Power Platform and the broader Microsoft enterprise ecosystem.
What We Expect from You
• 5+ years of hands-on experience in Azure DevOps / Cloud / Platform Engineering.
• Strong hands-on experience with Microsoft Azure (Azure Landing Zones, Front Door, Storage, App Service, Azure SQL Database).
• Experience with or readiness to work on modern Azure compute services (Azure Container Apps, AKS, Azure Functions).
• Solid Infrastructure-as-Code expertise (Bicep, Terraform).
• Hands-on experience with CI/CD pipelines, YAML-based workflows, and Azure DevOps.
• Experience with GitHub Flow / GitHub Actions (or willingness to adopt).
• Strong PowerShell scripting skills.
• Experience with containerization and Kubernetes-based deployments in Azure.
• Good understanding of Azure security, IAM, and Entra ID.
• Understanding of security, compliance, and governance standards, including SOC2 Type 2, within DevOps processes.
• Strong collaboration and communication skills.
• English level: Upper-Intermediate or higher.
We Offer:
• An innovative and dynamic environment focused on technology-driven transformation and your professional growth.
• Flexible working arrangements, including remote or hybrid options.
• Competitive compensation package commensurate with your experience.
• Opportunity to deliver impactful solutions to industry-leading global enterprises.
We offer*:
• Flexible working format - remote, office-based or flexible
• A competitive salary and good compensation package
• Personalized career growth
• Professional development tools (mentorship program, tech talks and trainings, centers of excellence, and more)
• Active tech communities with regular knowledge sharing
• Education reimbursement
• Memorable anniversary presents
• Corporate events and team buildings
• Other location-specific benefits
*not applicable for freelancers