Azure DevOps Engineer

Azure DevOps/Could Platform Eng. Sr @ Chicago, IL Hybrid work Role Summary We are looking for a skilled Azure Cloud DevOps / Platform Engineer to design, automate, and manage cloud infrastructure and API platforms on Microsoft Azure. The role requires strong experience in Infrastructure as Code (Terraform), Azure networking and security, API management, CI/CD automation using GitHub Actions, and Python-based automation. Key Responsibilities Design, deploy, and manage Azure infrastructure using Terraform (IaC) with reusable and modular code. Build and maintain CI/CD pipelines using GitHub Actions, integrating Terraform deployments and automated validations. Implement and manage Azure API Management, ensuring secure and scalable API exposure. Work with API architectures including REST, SOAP, and GraphQL, and enforce API security using OAuth 2.0 and JWT. Configure and manage Azure networking components such as VNets, subnets, NSGs, route tables, and private endpoints. Deploy and secure traffic using Azure Application Gateway (WAF) and Azure Front Door. Manage secrets, certificates, and keys using Azure Key Vault. Develop Python scripts for cloud automation, operational tasks, and API-based resource management using Azure SDKs and REST APIs. Collaborate with development, security, and architecture teams to ensure best practices in cloud security, scalability, and reliability. Implement governance, access control, and security best practices across Azure environments. Required Skills & Qualifications Strong understanding of API concepts: REST, SOAP, GraphQL Hands-on experience with API security: OAuth 2.0, JWT token validation Proven experience with Terraform for Azure infrastructure provisioning Solid experience with Microsoft Azure services, especially: Azure API Management Application Gateway (WAF) Azure Front Door Azure Key Vault Strong knowledge of Azure networking fundamentals Expertise in GitHub Actions for CI/CD automation Experience integrating Terraform with CI/CD pipelines Proficiency in Python scripting for automation and cloud operations Experience working with Azure SDKs and REST APIs

Created: 2026-03-04