Azure DevOps Engineer (Senior/Lead)

The project involves supporting the development and operation of a complex enterprise hybrid cloud environment based on Microsoft Azure Public Cloud, Azure Stack Hub, and Azure Local. It includes architecture, platform engineering, automation, migration, and advanced operational support within a large-scale, mission-critical environment. The project has a minimum duration of 6 months with a high likelihood of extension.

• Several years of experience in Cloud Architecture, Platform Engineering, Cloud Infrastructure, or Hybrid Cloud environments.
• Strong hands-on expertise with Microsoft Azure Public Cloud, Azure Stack Hub, and Azure Local.
• Strong knowledge of Azure services, including Azure App Service, Azure WebJobs, Azure Key Vault, Azure Storage Accounts, and Azure SQL.
• Experience with Infrastructure as Code and automation using PowerShell and ARM Templates.
• Practical experience with Azure DevOps, including Repositories and Pipelines.
• Experience designing, implementing, and operating Azure IaaS and PaaS environments.
• Proven experience in cloud migration projects, including assessments, migration planning, testing, and rollback strategies.
• Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills.
• Good understanding of cloud security, compliance, and operational requirements.
• Professional proficiency in German and English.

Nice to have:

• Experience with Azure Kubernetes Service (AKS), particularly AKS on Azure Local.
• Knowledge of Volkswagen Financial Services infrastructure and architecture.
• Experience with .NET applications and multi-tier architectures.
• Experience designing hybrid cloud modernization and migration strategies.
• Microsoft Azure certifications (Azure Solutions Architect Expert, Azure Administrator Associate, DevOps Engineer Expert, or Azure Hybrid Cloud-related certifications).
• Experienced in using AI tools in day-to-day workflow.
• Comfortable leveraging AI-powered tools to enhance productivity, automation, troubleshooting, documentation, and operational efficiency.

Scope of Services:

• Design and evolve hybrid cloud architectures and platform roadmaps.
• Provide architectural consulting and technical leadership for Azure-based platforms.
• Develop and maintain Infrastructure as Code solutions.
• Automate provisioning and configuration of Azure IaaS and PaaS services.
• Manage source code repositories and CI/CD pipelines in Azure DevOps.
• Support Azure Kubernetes Service (AKS) implementation and development on Azure Local.
• Assess and support application and database migrations to Azure environments.
• Create migration, testing, and rollback strategies.
• Provide L3 support, troubleshooting, and root cause analysis for critical incidents.
• Define security, operational, monitoring, and disaster recovery concepts.
• Create technical, operational, and security documentation.
• Conduct knowledge transfer sessions and technical handovers.