Azure DevOp Engineer (AKS)
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Azure DevOp Engineer (AKS)

Synechron

Job Location : Richmond,VA, USA

Posted on : 2024-12-12T13:19:16Z

Job Description :

We are

At Synechron, we believe in the power of digital to transform businesses for the better. Our global consulting firm combines creativity and innovative technology to deliver industry-leading digital solutions. Synechron's progressive technologies and optimization strategies span end-to-end Artificial Intelligence, Consulting, Digital, Cloud & DevOps, Data, and Software Engineering, servicing an array of noteworthy financial services and technology firms. Through research and development initiatives in our FinLabs we develop solutions for modernization, from Artificial Intelligence and Blockchain to Data Science models, Digital Underwriting, mobile-first applications and more. Over the last 20+ years, our company has been honored with multiple employer awards, recognizing our commitment to our talented teams. With top clients to boast about, Synechron has a global workforce of 14,500+, and has 58 offices in 21 countries within key global markets.

Our Challenge

We are looking for an experienced Azure DevOps Engineer with a strong focus on Azure Kubernetes Service (AKS) to join our innovative team. The ideal candidate will play a crucial role in implementing and managing CI/CD pipelines, orchestrating containerized applications, and ensuring the reliability, scalability, and security of our cloud infrastructure.

Additional Information*

The base salary for this position will vary based on geography and other factors.

In accordance with law, the base salary for this role if filled within Virginia is $110-$120k/year & benefits (see below).

The Role

Responsibilities:

  • Infrastructure Management:
  • Design, implement, and manage Azure Kubernetes Service (AKS) clusters and associated resources using Infrastructure as Code (IaC) tools such as Terraform or Azure Resource Manager (ARM) templates.
  • CI/CD Pipeline Development:
  • Create, maintain, and optimize CI/CD pipelines in Azure DevOps to automate the build, test, and deployment processes for containerized applications.
  • Container Orchestration:
  • Oversee the deployment, scaling, and management of containerized applications in AKS, ensuring high availability and performance.
  • Monitoring and Logging:
  • Implement comprehensive monitoring and logging solutions using Azure Monitor, Azure Log Analytics, and other monitoring tools to track application health and performance.
  • Security Implementation:
  • Enforce security best practices in AKS, including network policies, RBAC (Role-Based Access Control), and integration with Azure Active Directory.
  • Collaboration and Support:
  • Work closely with development teams to define deployment strategies, troubleshoot issues, and support application performance.
  • Database Management:
  • Utilize SQL skills to manage and interact with databases as part of the application deployment process.
  • Documentation and Training:
  • Create and maintain detailed documentation for processes, best practices, and architectures; provide training and support to team members.

Requirements:

You are:

  • Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field, or equivalent experience.
  • 10+ years of Azure DevOps Engineering experience
  • Proven experience as a DevOps Engineer with a focus on Azure and Kubernetes.
  • Strong knowledge of Azure services, especially Azure Kubernetes Service (AKS) and Azure DevOps.
  • Proficiency in programming languages such as Python, C#, or JavaScript.
  • Solid experience with SQL for database management and queries.
  • Experience with containerization technologies, particularly Docker.
  • Familiarity with Infrastructure as Code (IaC) tools (e.g., Terraform, ARM templates).
  • Understanding of networking concepts in cloud environments (VNETs, Subnets, NSGs).
  • Excellent problem-solving skills and ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
  • Strong communication and collaboration skills.

It would be great if you also had:

  • Certifications such as Microsoft Certified: Azure DevOps Engineer Expert, Microsoft Certified: Azure Solutions Architect Expert, or Certified Kubernetes Administrator (CKA).
  • Experience with monitoring tools like Prometheus, Grafana, or Azure Monitor.
  • Knowledge of Agile methodologies and version control systems (e.g., Git).

We can offer you:

  • A highly competitive compensation and benefits package
  • A multinational organization with 58 offices in 21 countries and the possibility to work abroad
  • Laptop and a mobile phone
  • 10 days of paid annual leave (plus sick leave and national holidays)
  • Maternity & Paternity leave plans
  • A comprehensive insurance plan including: medical, dental, vision, life insurance, and long-/short-term disability (plans vary by region)
  • Retirement savings plans
  • A higher education certification policy
  • Commuter benefits (varies by region)
  • Extensive training opportunities, focused on skills, substantive knowledge, and personal development
  • On-demand Udemy for Business for all Synechron employees with free access to more than 5000 curated courses
  • Coaching opportunities with experienced colleagues from our Financial Innovation Labs (FinLabs) and Center of Excellences (CoE) groups
  • Cutting edge projects at the world's leading tier-one banks, financial institutions and insurance firms
  • A flat and approachable organization
  • A truly diverse, fun-loving and global work culture.

SYNECHRON'S DIVERSITY & INCLUSION STATEMENT

Diversity & Inclusion are fundamental to our culture, and Synechron is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and is an affirmative action employer. Our Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) initiative ‘Synclusive' is committed to fostering an inclusive culture – promoting equality, diversity and an environment that is respectful to all. We strongly believe that a diverse workforce helps build stronger, successful businesses as a global company. We encourage applicants from across diverse backgrounds, race, ethnicities, religion, age, marital status, gender, sexual orientations, or disabilities to apply. We empower our global workforce by offering flexible workplace arrangements, mentoring, internal mobility, learning and development programs, and more.

All employment decisions at Synechron are based on business needs, job requirements and individual qualifications, without regard to the applicant's gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, ethnicity, disabled or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

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