What are the responsibilities and job description for the Sr Azure DevOps Engineer ( Azure Certified ) position at Nexwave?
Job Title: Sr Azure DevOps Engineer ( Azure Certified )
Location : Dallas, TX ( 5 Days Onsite / Need Locals / F2F )
Experience Required: 10 Years
Duration : 12 Months
Job Summary:
We are looking for a highly experienced Azure DevOps Engineer with a strong background in SharePoint, Azure Data Factory, Data Lake, and related Azure cloud technologies.
The ideal candidate will have over 10 years of professional experience in IT, with deep expertise in DevOps automation, CI/CD pipelines, cloud infrastructure, and data integration solutions.
Key Responsibilities:
• Design, implement, and manage CI/CD pipelines using Azure DevOps for enterprise-level applications.
• Develop and maintain Infrastructure as Code (IaC) using tools like ARM templates, Bicep, or Terraform.
• Collaborate with data engineering teams to build and deploy data pipelines using Azure Data Factory and Data Lake Storage.
• Support and automate SharePoint Online/SharePoint Server deployments, migrations, and customizations.
• Monitor, troubleshoot, and optimize performance of Azure services and DevOps workflows.
• Implement DevOps best practices including automated testing, release management, and version control (Git).
• Work closely with cross-functional teams including developers, architects, and project managers to ensure seamless integration and delivery.
• Ensure security, compliance, and governance across cloud environments and DevOps processes.
Mandatory Skills & Qualifications:
• 10 years of IT industry experience with 5 years in Azure DevOps.
• Strong hands-on experience with Azure DevOps Services (Repos, Pipelines, Artifacts).
• Expertise in Azure Data Factory, Data Lake, and Azure Storage solutions.
• Proven experience with SharePoint Online and/or SharePoint Server – customization, configuration, and automation.
• Proficiency in scripting and automation using PowerShell, YAML, or similar tools.
• Experience with IaC tools (ARM/Bicep/Terraform).
• Solid understanding of Azure cloud architecture, networking, security, and cost optimization.
• Familiarity with monitoring tools like Azure Monitor, Log Analytics, Application Insights.
• Excellent communication, documentation, and problem-solving skills.
Preferred Qualifications:
• Microsoft Azure certifications (e.g., AZ-400, AZ-104, DP-203).
• Experience with GitHub Actions, Jenkins, or other CI/CD tools is a plus.
• Knowledge of Power BI or Synapse Analytics is advantageous.
• Experience in Agile/Scrum methodologies and tools like Jira or Azure Boards.
