W2 Contract Role_Azure DevOps Engineer_Pleasanton, CA (Onsite Role)

Role: Azure DevOps Engineer

Location: Pleasanton, CA (Onsite Role)

Duration: Long Term Contract

Position Type: W2 Contract Only

 

JD Details:

We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Associate Staff DevOps Engineer to design, implement, and optimize scalable DevOps solutions that support the build, release, and deployment of modern cloud-based applications. The ideal candidate will have strong hands-on expertise with DevOps tools, CI/CD processes, and Azure cloud services, along with a deep understanding of source control and release automation.

 

What You’ll Work On

• Design, implement, and maintain robust CI/CD pipelines to automate build, test, and deployment processes.
• Drive best practices for DevOps processes, including continuous integration, continuous delivery, and infrastructure as code.
• Manage and optimize source code repositories and branching strategies using tools like GitHub and Azure Repos.
• Build and maintain release automation workflows using Azure DevOps, GitHub Actions, Jenkins, or similar tools.
• Provision, configure, and manage Azure cloud infrastructure, ensuring scalability, security, and high availability.
• Collaborate with development, QA, and operations teams to streamline delivery pipelines and improve deployment frequency.
• Monitor system performance, troubleshoot issues, and implement improvements to ensure reliability and efficiency.
• Implement and maintain infrastructure as code (IaC) using tools such as ARM templates, Bicep, or Terraform.
• Ensure compliance with security standards and implement DevSecOps practices across pipelines.

 

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in computer science, Engineering, or a related field (or equivalent experience).
• 10+ years of experience in DevOps, Site Reliability Engineering, or related roles.
• Strong hands-on experience with: 
• Source code management systems (GitHub, Azure Repos)
• CI/CD tools (Azure DevOps, GitHub Actions, Jenkins)
• Proven expertise in build and release automation processes.
• Solid experience in Azure cloud platform, including: Azure Kubernetes Service (AKS), Azure Database for PostgreSQL, Azure Service Bus, Azure Cache for Redis, Azure AD B2C, Azure API Management (APIM)
• Experience with containerization technologies (Docker, Kubernetes).
• Strong scripting skills (e.g., Python, Bash, PowerShell).
• Experience with monitoring and logging tools.
• Cloud Infrastructure & Identity Management
• Design, configure, and maintain Azure infrastructure including CDN rules, Key Vault secrets/certificates, managed identities, and B2C tenant integrations for mobile applications across multiple environments (Dev, QA, Prod).
• CI/CD Pipeline Development & Automation
• Build and maintain Azure DevOps pipelines for mobile app builds (iOS/Android), including secure file management, environment-specific configurations, and automated deployments to TestFlight and Google Play Console.
• Mobile Backend & API Platform Configuration
• Configure backend services including APIM policies, JWT validation, Service Bus authentication, SSL certificate pinning, and mobile Graph API integrations to support Flutter mobile applications.
• Firebase & Push Notification Infrastructure
• Set up and manage Firebase projects, configure APNs authentication keys, manage Firebase Admin SDK credentials in Key Vault, and ensure reliable push notification delivery for both iOS and Android platforms.
• Security, Compliance & Release Management
• Implement security controls including certificate management, keystore generation, provisioning profile management, and coordinate cross-functional releases ensuring all pre-deployment checklists and environment registrations are validated.

 

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience implementing infrastructure automation using Terraform, Bicep, or ARM templates.
• Knowledge of DevSecOps practices and security integration in CI/CD pipelines.
• Experience working in microservices and cloud-native architectures.
• Familiarity with observability tools (Prometheus, Grafana, Azure Monitor, etc.).
• Experience in high-availability, distributed systems environments.
• Relevant Azure certifications preferred, such as: 
• Microsoft Certified: Azure Administrator Associate (AZ-104)
• Microsoft Certified: Azure DevOps Engineer Expert (AZ-400)
• Microsoft Certified: Azure Solutions Architect Expert (AZ-305)
• Kubernetes/AKS-related certifications (e.g., Certified Kubernetes Administrator - CKA, CKAD)