As a DevOps Engineer (Azure) at Particle41, you will play a crucial role in enhancing our software development and IT operations processes. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in both software development and IT operations, with a focus on automating and streamlining processes to achieve efficient and reliable software delivery for our customers. You will work closely with development and operations teams of our customers to build, deploy, and maintain critical systems, ensuring the reliability and scalability of the customers' infrastructure.

Responsibilities:

Collaboration and Communication:

• Work closely with software developers, system administrators, and other stakeholders to understand the requirements and objectives of projects.
• Collaborate on the design, implementation, and maintenance of continuous integration and delivery pipelines.
• Create and maintain comprehensive documentation for systems, processes, and configurations.

Automation and Tooling:

• Design, implement, and manage automation processes for software build, deployment, and configuration.
• Evaluate, select, and implement tools and technologies to enhance the efficiency of the development and deployment processes.

Infrastructure Management:

• Manage and maintain Azure cloud infrastructure to ensure scalability, reliability, and security.
• Implement infrastructure as code (IaC) using tools such as Terraform, ARM Templates, and others.
• Establish and maintain CI/CD pipelines to automate the software delivery process, including build, test, and deployment phases.

Monitoring and Performance:

• Develop and implement monitoring solutions using Azure Monitor, Application Insights, and Log Analytics to ensure the health and performance of systems and applications.
• Proactively identify and address issues related to system performance, reliability, and scalability.

Security and Compliance:

• Implement and maintain security best practices in infrastructure and application deployment including Azure AD, Key Vault, and Network Security Groups.
• Ensure compliance with regulatory requirements and company security policies.

Troubleshooting and Support:

• Provide support for development and operations teams, addressing issues related to build failures, deployment problems, and system outages.
• Participate in on-call rotation to respond to and resolve critical incidents.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field, or equivalent work experience.
• Experience with Azure services including App Services, Functions, AKS, Storage, SQL Database, and Monitor.
• Proven experience as a DevOps Engineer or similar role.
• Strong proficiency in scripting languages such as Python, Bash, or Ruby.
• Experience with configuration management tools such as Ansible, Puppet, or Chef.
• In-depth knowledge of containerization technologies, such as Docker and Kubernetes.
• Hands-on experience with version control systems, preferably Git.
• Solid understanding of continuous integration and continuous deployment (CI/CD) concepts and tools.
• Strong problem-solving and troubleshooting skills.
• Excellent communication and collaboration abilities.
• Certified (Current or Expired) in at least one of the following: Azure Administrator Associate, Azure Security Engineer Associate, Azure Network Engineer Associate, Azure Developer Associate, Azure Solutions Architect Expert, Azure DevOps Engineer Expert

About Particle41
Our core values of Empowering, Leadership, Innovation, Teamwork, and Excellence drive everything we do to achieve the ultimate outcomes for our clients. Empowering Leadership for Innovation in Teamwork with Excellence ( ELITE )

• E - Empowering: Enabling individuals to reach their full potential.
• L - Leadership: Taking initiative and guiding each other toward success.
• I - Innovation: Embracing creativity and new ideas to stay ahead.
• T - Teamwork: Collaborating with empathy to achieve common goals.
• E - Excellence: Striving for the highest quality in everything we do.

We seek team members who embody these values and are committed to contributing to our mission.

Particle41 welcomes individuals from all backgrounds who are committed to our mission and values. We provide equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants, ensuring that hiring and employment decisions are based on merit and qualifications without discrimination based on race, color, religion, caste, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, local, or international laws. This policy applies to all aspects of employment and hiring.

We appreciate your interest and encourage applicants from these regions to apply. If you need any assistance during the application or interview process, please feel free to reach out to us at [email protected]