We are seeking a hands-on and strategic Azure DevOps Lead to oversee the DevOps function for one of Capgemini clients. This role involves leading a small team of DevOps engineers (3 to 5 people), driving CI/CD pipeline excellence, and ensuring robust infrastructure and deployment practices across multiple environments. The ideal candidate will bring deep Azure expertise, strong leadership, and a passion for automation and continuous improvement.
Key Responsibilities: * Lead and mentor a team of 3 to 5 DevOps engineers ensuring high performance and growth. * Design implement and maintain CI/CD pipelines using Azure DevOps GitHub Actions and related tools. * Manage infrastructure using Infrastructure as Code tools such as Terraform ARM templates or Bicep. * Collaborate with development QA and product teams to streamline build test and release processes. * Monitor and optimize Azure cloud infrastructure for performance scalability and cost-efficiency. * Ensure security compliance and observability standards are met across environments. * Participate in architectural discussions and provide DevOps best practices to support delivery goals. * Drive automation across the software development lifecycle including testing deployment and monitoring.
Required Skills and Experience: * At least 5 years of experience in DevOps with a minimum of 2 years in a lead or senior role. * Strong hands-on experience with Azure DevOps Services Azure Pipelines Azure Repos and Azure Boards. * Proficiency in scripting languages such as PowerShell Bash or Python. * Experience with containerization using Docker and Kubernetes and orchestration tools. * Familiarity with monitoring tools like Azure Monitor Grafana or Prometheus. * Strong understanding of Agile methodologies and experience working in cross-functional teams. * Excellent communication and leadership skills.
Preferred Qualifications: * Microsoft Certified Azure DevOps Engineer Expert. * Experience with hybrid cloud environments including Azure AWS or GCP. * Exposure to enterprise-scale projects in insurance or financial services is a plus.
