DevOps Engineer

DevOps Engineer (Azure) Contract to HireLocation: Hybrid, 3 days onsiteSchedule: Part-time to start, transitioning to full-timePay Rate: $45 to $65 per hour depending on experienceWe are hiring a hands-on DevOps Engineer to help modernize and scale our Azure cloud platform. This role is ideal for someone who enjoys owning CI/CD, building infrastructure as code, and partnering closely with application teams to deliver reliable, automated deployments.You will sit at the intersection of software engineering, cloud infrastructure, and release engineering. Your work will directly impact deployment speed, platform reliability, and developer productivity.What you will doOwn CI/CD and Release AutomationDesign, build, and support CI/CD pipelines using Azure DevOps for multiple environments including Dev, QA, Staging, and ProductionImplement modern deployment strategies such as blue green, canary, and rolling deployments with automated rollbackEstablish pipeline as code standards, branching strategies, and PR policiesPartner with developers to optimize builds, testing, and release workflowsBuild Cloud Infrastructure with CodeProvision workload level infrastructure using Bicep and or TerraformEnsure consistency and parity across environments through version controlled IaCDeploy and manage Azure services including App Services, AKS, Container Apps, Azure SQL, Service Bus, and Key VaultApply tagging, resource locks, and policies aligned with cloud architecture standardsSupport Containers and Application PlatformsSupport Docker based workloads running on AKS and or Azure Container AppsManage Helm charts, Kubernetes manifests, and container deployment pipelinesMaintain Azure Container Registry, image versioning, and base image updatesEnable Event Driven and Messaging WorkloadsOperate and monitor NServiceBus endpoints including retries and dead letter handlingSupport Azure Service Bus, Event Grid, and Event Hubs through automated deploymentsBuild monitoring and alerting for critical message and event flowsAutomate Database DeploymentsAutomate schema deployments using DACPAC, Flyway, or DbUpSupport Azure SQL and PostgreSQL deployments across environmentsEnsure rollback and promotion paths are tested prior to production releasesMonitoring, Security, and ReliabilityBuild observability using Azure Monitor, Log Analytics, and Application InsightsCreate dashboards and alerts for deployments, errors, and platform healthManage secrets using Azure Key Vault with proper RBAC and auditabilityApply workload level security best practices using Managed Identities, Entra ID, and Defender for CloudScripting and AutomationWrite PowerShell and Python scripts to eliminate manual workCreate and maintain operational runbooks for scaling, patching, and diagnosticsContribute SQL scripts for schema migrations and operational supportWhat we are looking for5 plus years of experience in DevOps or Site Reliability EngineeringStrong experience with Azure DevOps CI/CD pipelinesHands-on Infrastructure as Code experience using Bicep and or TerraformExperience with Docker and container platforms such as AKS or Azure Container AppsProficiency in PowerShell and PythonExperience supporting Azure SQL and database deployment automationSolid understanding of Azure networking fundamentalsExperience with Azure Monitor, Log Analytics, and Application InsightsNice to have experienceAzure Landing Zone implementationsNServiceBus or similar messaging frameworksAzure Service Bus, Event Grid, or Event Hubs.NET and C# application environmentsData platforms such as Azure Synapse, Azure Data Factory, or Microsoft FabricGitOps tools such as Flux or ArgoCDExperience in regulated or compliance driven environmentsCertifications that stand outAZ-400 Designing and Implementing Microsoft DevOps SolutionsAZ-104 Microsoft Azure AdministratorAZ-204 Developing Solutions for Microsoft AzureAZ-900 Azure FundamentalsWhy this roleHigh ownership and visibility across the platformOpportunity to standardize and modernize how teams ship softwareStrong partnership with developers, architects, and data teamsRoom to influence tooling, standards, and best practicesIf you enjoy building reliable delivery pipelines, automating everything possible, and working deeply within Azure, this role offers meaningful impact and long term growth.All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, age, ancestry, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, disability, medical condition, genetic information, pregnancy, or military or veteran status. We consider all qualified applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with state and local laws, including the California Fair Chance Act, City of Los Angeles' Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, and Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance.

Created: 2026-05-09