Position: Azure Infrastructure Specialist
Location: Chennai, Tamil Nadu(3 day/week) / (Non local- Remote with travel 1 week/ 3 months)
Duration: Full Time
Company: Mastech InfoTrellis
Position Overview: We are seeking a highly skilled Azure Infrastructure Specialist with expertise in creating and managing infrastructure-as-code (IaC) solutions for various Azure services, including Azure Data Factory, Cosmos DB, and Azure Blob Storage. The successful candidate will be responsible for developing and maintaining CI/CD pipelines, implementing releases, and ensuring smooth deployment of infrastructure across multiple environments. Strong experience with Azure DevOps, GIT, and IaC tools is essential.
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Key Responsibilities:
• Infrastructure as Code (IaC) Development:
o Design, develop, and implement IaC solutions for Azure services including Azure Data Factory, Cosmos DB, and Blob Storage.
o Ensure consistency and scalability of cloud infrastructure through automated deployment strategies.
o Develop reusable and modular templates (e.g., ARM templates, Bicep, or Terraform) to provision cloud resources.
• CI/CD Pipeline Management:
o Create and manage CI/CD pipelines using Azure DevOps to automate deployment and management of infrastructure.
o Collaborate with development teams to integrate code and infrastructure changes into a seamless pipeline.
o Implement best practices for Continuous Integration and Continuous Deployment of infrastructure and applications.
• Release Management:
o Manage and execute releases for various environments.
o Coordinate with cross-functional teams to ensure smooth and timely deployments.
o Set up version control and branching strategies using GIT to support the release process.
• Environment Management:
o Monitor and manage cloud environments to ensure optimal performance, scalability, and security.
o Implement cost control strategies by optimizing resource utilization across environments.
o Ensure that each environment (Dev, Stage, UAT, and Prod) is consistent and ready for deployment.
• Collaboration & Documentation:
o Work closely with development, operations, and security teams to deliver robust and secure infrastructure solutions.
o Provide detailed documentation of IaC scripts, pipelines, and release processes.
o Conduct knowledge-sharing sessions with teams on best practices for infrastructure management.
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Required Skills and Qualifications:
• Proven experience in Azure infrastructure services such as Azure Data Factory, Cosmos DB, Blob Storage, etc.
• Expertise in IaC tools such as ARM Templates, Bicep, Terraform, or similar technologies.
• Strong proficiency in building CI/CD pipelines using Azure DevOps.
• Solid understanding of GIT version control systems, including experience with branching and release strategies.
• Experience with environment management for Dev, Stage, UAT, and Production.
• Knowledge of Azure security best practices, cost optimization, and performance monitoring.
• Excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to troubleshoot complex infrastructure issues.
• Strong communication skills and the ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams.
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Preferred Qualifications:
• Azure certifications such as Azure Solutions Architect, Azure DevOps Engineer Expert, or Azure Administrator Associate.
• Experience with PowerShell, Azure CLI, or other automation tools.