Azure Cloud Developer & DevOps Engineer

Job Responsibilities:

Azure Cloud Development:

o Design, develop, and implement scalable, reliable, and secure cloud-native applications on

the Microsoft Azure platform.

o Collaborate with software developers to understand requirements and translate them into

functional cloud solutions.

o Utilize Azure services such as Azure Functions, App Services, Logic Apps, and Azure SQL.

o Implement and manage Azure API Management for secure and scalable API services.

o Develop and maintain microservices and serverless architectures using Azure Kubernetes

Service (AKS) and Azure Functions.

o Data Transformation:

▪ Develop and implement data transformation solutions using Java and Python

within Azure environments.

▪ Utilize Azure Data Factory, Azure Databricks, and Azure Synapse Analytics for ETL

processes.

▪ Work with structured and unstructured data, leveraging data processing

frameworks such as Apache Spark, Hadoop, or similar.

▪ Data Integration:

▪ Extract data from on-premises databases and applications using Azure

Data Factory and other data integration tools.

▪ Design and implement ETL processes to transform and load data into

Azure cloud databases (SQL and NoSQL).

▪ Ensure data consistency, integrity, and quality throughout the data

pipeline.

▪ Load transformed data into cloud-based databases such as Azure SQL

Database, Cosmos DB, or other Azure data storage solutions.

• Database Management:

o SQL and NoSQL Databases:

▪ Manage, optimize, and maintain relational databases (SQL) and non-relational

databases (NoSQL) on Azure, such as Azure SQL Database, Cosmos DB, and

others.

▪ Design database schemas, write complex SQL queries, and create stored

procedures.

▪ Implement best practices for database design, management, and security.

o Performance Optimization:

▪ Perform database fine-tuning, indexing, query optimization, and performance

monitoring to ensure optimal database performance.

▪ Conduct regular housekeeping activities, including database backups, restores,

and updates.

▪ Monitor database performance and implement performance optimization

techniques to enhance efficiency and response times.

▪ Address data integrity issues and manage data migration, replication, and

archiving processes.

• DevOps Practices:

o CI/CD Pipeline Development:

▪ Develop and maintain CI/CD pipelines using Azure DevOps, GitHub Actions, or

other related tools.

▪ Automate the deployment process and infrastructure provisioning using

Infrastructure as Code (IaC) tools like Azure Resource Manager (ARM) templates,

Terraform, or Bicep.

▪ Implement continuous integration and continuous delivery best practices to

streamline the development lifecycle.

o DevOps Tools Implementation:

▪ Integrate and manage DevOps tools like SonarQube for code quality analysis,

Black Duck for security and license compliance, Coverity for static code analysis,

and Octopus Deploy for deployment automation.

▪ Conduct tool evaluations and provide recommendations for improving existing

DevOps processes.

o Monitoring and Security:

▪ Implement and manage monitoring solutions using Azure Monitor, Azure

Application Insights, and Log Analytics to track performance, diagnose issues, and

improve application health.

▪ Utilize Azure Defender for cloud security posture management, threat detection,

and response.

▪ Set up and manage monitoring dashboards using Grafana and Prometheus for realtime analytics and metrics visualization.

▪ Implement Datadog for comprehensive monitoring, logging, and security insights

across applications, services, and infrastructure.

o Configuration and Security Management:

▪ Implement and manage configuration management tools such as Ansible, Chef, or

Puppet.

▪ Ensure robust security practices are integrated into the CI/CD pipelines and cloud

environments, including vulnerability scanning and compliance checks.

o Monitoring and Logging:

▪ Monitor and optimize system performance, scalability, and availability through

tools like Azure Monitor, Application Insights, and Log Analytics.

▪ Ensure robust logging, monitoring, and alerting frameworks are in place for

proactive issue resolution.

• Infrastructure Management:

o Manage and monitor cloud infrastructure, ensuring compliance with best practices and

security policies.

o Implement backup, disaster recovery, and business continuity plans.

o Optimize cloud resources and costs through regular analysis and adjustments.

o Conduct regular security assessments and audits to identify and mitigate potential

vulnerabilities.

• Collaboration and Support:

o Work closely with cross-functional teams including software development, QA, and

operations to ensure seamless integration and delivery of applications.

o Provide technical support and troubleshooting assistance for cloud-based applications and

infrastructure.

o Assist in capacity planning, scalability testing, and performance tuning for cloud

environments.

• Continuous Improvement:

o Stay updated with the latest industry trends, best practices, and technologies related to

cloud computing and DevOps.

o Propose and implement improvements to existing systems and processes.

o Participate in code reviews, technical documentation, and knowledge-sharing sessions to

foster a culture of continuous learning and improvement.

Requirements:

Education: Bachelor's degree in computer science, Information Technology, or a related field. Equivalent 

experience may be considered.

Work experience: Total IT experience on Azure cloud Developer and Devops – 6 to 8 Yrs

• Proven experience as an Azure Cloud Developer and/or DevOps Engineer 3 to 5 Yrs 

• Strong proficiency in Microsoft Azure services and infrastructure.

• Experience with CI/CD tools such as Azure DevOps, Jenkins, GitLab, or similar.

• Proficiency in scripting languages like PowerShell, Bash, or Python.

• Experience with Java and Python for data transformation and ETL processes.

• Experience in extracting data from on-premises databases and applications using Azure Data 

Factory.

• Strong experience with SQL and NoSQL databases, including Azure SQL Database, Cosmos DB, 

and others.

• Hands-on experience with database fine-tuning, optimization, housekeeping, and implementing 

best practices.

• Experience with DevOps tools such as SonarQube, Black Duck, Coverity, and Octopus Deploy.

• Monitoring and Security:

o Proficient in using Azure Monitor, Azure Application Insights, and Log Analytics for 

monitoring and performance tuning.

o Experience with Azure Defender for implementing security best practices and threat 

management.

o Knowledge of Grafana and Prometheus for metrics collection and visualization.

o Familiarity with Datadog for full-stack monitoring and security analysis