Only W2- DevOps Automation Engineer (Azure-Focused)

Job Description: DevOps / Automation Engineer (Azure-Focused)
Onsite - Middletown, NJ or Dallas, TX

Only W2 (No C2C)

Objective
Identify a DevOps engineer capable of designing and implementing end-to-end CI/CD and cloud infrastructure, with strong emphasis on Azure ecosystem, automation, and migration from ADO to GitHub Actions.

Must Have’s:

• Strong recent hands-on experience in Microsoft Azure (preferred over AWS).
• Expertise in CI/CD tools:
  • Azure DevOps (ADO)
  • GitHub & GitHub Actions
  • JFrog Artifactory
• Hands-on experience with Infrastructure as Code (Terraform)

Key Responsibilities

• Design and implement end-to-end CI/CD pipelines across Azure DevOps, GitHub, and GitHub Actions.
• Lead migration from Azure DevOps (ADO) to GitHub Actions, including repository and artifact transition using JFrog.
• Architect and deliver cloud infrastructure solutions (cloud/on-prem/hybrid) with strong automation orientation.
• Build scalable and reusable DevOps automation frameworks using Terraform.
• Implement and manage containerized environments using Docker and Kubernetes (AKS).
• Drive CI/CD best practices including pipeline standardization, automation, and optimization.

Mandatory Skills (Must Have)

• Strong recent hands-on experience in Microsoft Azure (preferred over AWS).
• Expertise in CI/CD tools:
  • Azure DevOps (ADO)
  • GitHub & GitHub Actions
  • JFrog Artifactory
• Hands-on experience with Infrastructure as Code (Terraform)
• Deep understanding of Azure Kubernetes Service (AKS) and networking/integration concepts.
• Strong experience in Linux, Docker, and containerization.

Desired Skills (Good to Have)

• Experience with GitLab (indicative of GitHub Actions adaptability).
• Knowledge of hybrid/cloud infrastructure architectures.