TechOps-DE-CloudOps-DevOps -Senior

Career Family : TechOps -CloudOps

Role Type : Cloud DevOps Engineer

The opportunity

We are looking for a skilled Cloud DevOps Engineer with expertise in Azure cloud platform and strong hands-on experience based application environments (.NET 8 or above). This role is responsible for end-to-end DevOps build and deployment of infrastructure and applications automation CI/CD pipeline development and incident resolution across cloud environments. The role will also involve working applications and SQL Server databases (2019 or above) deployed on cloud and container platforms in close collaboration with application and engineering teams.

Your key responsibilities

• Responsible for decision-making optimizing processes resource management and overseeing team management as needed for task execution.
• Accountable for allocating personnel supervising team members assigning tasks ensuring that the team has the necessary tools and support to succeed in their roles and optimizing and evaluating their performance to meet organizational goals.
• Azure Kubernetes Service (AKS)
  • Design deploy and manage scalable AKS clusters for mission critical workloads.
  • Deploy manage and based applications and microservices (.NET 8) on AKS.
  • Implement secure cluster networking workload identities and governance controls.
  • Optimize AKS performance reliability and cost as part of platform architecture.
  • Integrate AKS with CI/CD pipelines GitOps workflows and monitoring solutions.
• Infrastructure as Code (ARM Templates Bicep Terraform)
  • Develop reusable infrastructure as code templates using ARM Bicep and Terraform for automated deployments.
  • Standardize resource deployments using modular and parameterized templates.
  • Ensure consistency compliance and repeatability across environments using IaC best practices.
• Azure DevOps & CI/CD
  • Architect implement and maintain end to end CI/CD pipelines for applications and infrastructure.
  • Design and maintain CI/CD applications (.NET 8) including build test and deployment automation.
  • Integrate SQL Server database changes (2019 or above) changes into DevOps pipelines using controlled versioning and deployment best practices.
  • Implement secure DevOps practices including secrets management access control and pipeline governance.
  • Use Git or Bitbucket for source control Jenkins and Azure DevOps Pipelines for CI/CD and Ansible for automation and configuration management.
• Landing Zone Architecture
  • Design and implement Azure Landing Zones aligned with the Microsoft Cloud Adoption Framework (CAF).
  • Define foundational architecture for identity networking governance and management groups.
  • Build enterprise ready landing zones for multi subscription and multi environment deployments.
  • Implement guardrails using Azure Policies RBAC structures and standardized templates.
• Release Management
  • Support and execute application and infrastructure releases across environments.
  • Ensure all releases follow defined release and ITSM change (CHG) processes with proper validation and post-release checks.
• Documentation & Operational Excellence
  • Create and maintain architectural documents design specifications deployment guides and runbooks.
  • Maintain IaC repositories with clear documentation version control and standards.
  • application build and deployment processes and SQL Server database deployment standards
  • Conduct knowledge transfer sessions and provide technical enablement.
  • Support operational activities including incident resolution and continuous improvement.

Skills and attributes for success

• Development experience 8 (or above) and SQL Server 2019 (or above) supporting enterprisegrade applications
• Strong experience with SQL Server databases including SQL PL/SQL schema management and performance considerations
• Handson experience deploying applications on cloud and container platforms including Kubernetesbased environments
• Release management experience
• Handson DevOps experience using tools such as Git or Bitbucket Jenkins and Ansible for CI/CD and automation.
• Strong expertise in Infrastructure as Code using Terraform with good understanding of ARM Templates and Bicep.
• Solid experience with Kubernetes Docker and Helm
• Familiarity with scripting languages such as Bash and Python
• Deep understanding of Azure services including VMs Blob Storage AKS and Entra ID (Azure AD)
• Strong understanding of cloud security best practices IAM and compliance standards
• Hands-on experience working within ITSM processes including Incident (INC) Problem (PRB) Change (CHG) and Service Request (SR)
• Experience with ITSM tools such as ServiceNow
• Strong documentation communication and collaboration skills

To qualify for the role you must have

• 3-7 years of experience in DevOps cloud infrastructure operations automation.
• Proven experience supporting .NETbased applications (.NET 8) with SQL Server databases (2019 or above)
• Hands-on expertise in Building and deploying Azure cloud environments for high availability systems.
• Proficiency in Kubernetes Terraform CI/CD tooling and automation scripting.
• Release management and ITSM process experience
• Experience in a 24x7 rotational support model.

Technologies and Tools

Must have

• Cloud Platform: Azure
• Programming & Databases: .NET 8 (.NET Core) SQL Server 2019
• Source Control: Git / Bitbucket
• CI/CD Tools: Azure DevOps Pipelines Jenkins
• Infrastructure as Code: Terraform ARM Templates Bicep
• Containerization: Kubernetes (AKS) Docker Helm
• Configuration & Automation: Ansible Bash
• Logging & Monitoring: Azure Monitor
• Incident & ITSM: ServiceNow or equivalent
• Relevant Azure Certification(s)

Good to have

• CI/CD: GitHub Actions
• Observability: OpenTelemetry Datadog Splunk
• Security & Compliance: Azure Security Center RBAC Azure CAF
• Scripting: Python
• Networking: Virtual Networks Subnets Load Balancers Security

What we look for

• Enthusiastic learners with a passion for cloud technologies and DevOps practices.
• Problem solvers with a proactive approach to troubleshooting and optimization.
• Team players who can collaborate effectively in a remote or hybrid work environment.
• Detail-oriented professionals with strong documentation skills.

What we offer

EY Global Delivery Services (GDS) is a dynamic and truly global delivery network. We work across six locations Argentina China India the Philippines Poland and the UK and with teams from all EY service lines geographies and sectors playing a vital role in the delivery of the EY growth strategy. From accountants to coders to advisory consultants we offer a wide variety of fulfilling career opportunities that span all business GDS you will collaborate with EY teams on exciting projects and work with well-known brands from across the globe. Well introduce you to an ever-expanding ecosystem of people learning skills and insights that will stay with you throughout your career.

• Continuous learning: Youll develop the mindset and skills to navigate whatever comes next.
• Success as defined by you: Well provide the tools and flexibility so you can make a meaningful impact your way.
• Transformative leadership: Well give you the insights coaching and confidence to be the leader the world needs.
• Diverse and inclusive culture: Youll be embraced for who you are and empowered to use your voice to help others find theirs