We are seeking a DevOps Engineer with a strong focus on Azure Disaster Recovery (DR) and Infrastructure as Code (IaC) using Terraform. This role emphasizes engineering excellence, ensuring the stability, scalability, and automation of mission-critical infrastructure. The ideal candidate will be responsible for hands-on implementation, configuration, and optimization of Azure resources, with a focus on operational reliability and efficient delivery pipelines.
Key Responsibilities Include
- Azure Disaster Recovery (DR) Implementation and Management:
- Engineer robust and reliable disaster recovery solutions using Azure Site Recovery (ASR) and Azure Backup.
- Conduct end-to-end testing of DR strategies, ensuring alignment with recovery time (RTO) and recovery point (RPO) objectives.
- Automate disaster recovery workflows and failover processes for seamless recovery in case of outages.
- Infrastructure as Code (IaC) Development:
- Build, maintain, and optimize reusable Terraform configurations for Azure infrastructure provisioning.
- Manage Terraform state files securely, ensuring efficient collaboration and version control.
- Automate the deployment of IaC pipelines to ensure consistent infrastructure across environments.
- Infrastructure Automation and Optimization:
- Engineer robust automation scripts for scaling, monitoring, and managing Azure resources.
- Utilize Azure DevOps, GitHub Actions, or Jenkins to create efficient CI/CD pipelines for infrastructure deployment and updates.
- Identify bottlenecks in resource performance and implement solutions to optimize reliability and cost-effectiveness.
- Azure Infrastructure Engineering:
- Configure and manage Azure resources, including virtual networks, virtual machines, load balancers, and storage accounts.
- Engineer secure and scalable networking solutions (e.g., VPNs, ExpressRoute, NSGs) to support hybrid or cloud-native architectures.
- Implement monitoring and logging solutions using Azure Monitor, Log Analytics, and Application Insights.
- Collaboration and Documentation:
- Collaborate with software engineering, IT, and security teams to ensure alignment on infrastructure and operational goals.
- Document DR processes, Terraform modules, and automation workflows to ensure clarity and reproducibility.
Required Skills and Experience:
- 8+ years of hands-on experience as a DevOps Engineer or similar role, with a focus on Azure-based infrastructure.
- 5+ years in Terraform for creating, managing, and automating Azure infrastructure.
- Terraform, PowerShell, YAML
- Practical experience implementing Azure Disaster Recovery (ASR, Azure Backup) solutions, including recovery testing and failover engineering.
- Expertise in scripting languages such as PowerShell, Bash, or Python to automate workflows and manage Azure resources.
- Hands-on experience with CI/CD tools like Azure DevOps, GitHub Actions, or Jenkins for infrastructure deployment.
- Strong understanding of Azure networking principles, virtual machines, storage accounts, and identity/access management (IAM).
- Relevant certifications: Must have Azure Certification.- AZ-400: DevOps Engineer Expert.., others that may be considered - AZ104, AZ -204
Preferred Skills:
- Experience with containerization (Docker) and Kubernetes (AKS preferred)
- Familiarity with compliance and governance policies in cloud infrastructure (e.g., SOC 2, HIPAA, or GDPR).
- Knowledge of Azure cost management and resource tagging strategies.
- Experience working on payment systems programs (as a merchant, as a provider/processor, as a bank, or at a card brand)
Other Key Competencies:
- Strong engineering mindset with a focus on automation, scalability, and operational efficiency.
- Problem-solving skills with the ability to troubleshoot and resolve complex technical challenges.
- Detail-oriented approach to configuration management and system monitoring.
- Proactive communication and collaboration with cross-functional teams.