Azure Devops Engineer

Hello,

I hope you are doing well.

My name is Manoj Bandi, and I represent Synchrony Systems Inc. We are currently supporting an implementation partner on a full-time opportunity. Based on your background, your experience may align well with this role.

Position Details:

Azure DevOps Engineer - 426842

Phoenix, AZ

Full-Time (W2 only)

Onsite -5 Days

$110,000-$120,000 a year, plus benefits

Min 08 to 10 years of experience

Who can work on a full-time W2 basis without sponsorship

Note:

• This role is not open for C2C/C2H/1099 or any contract arrangements
• This opportunity is available for candidates who can work on a full-time W2 basis without sponsorship.

Roles & Responsibilities

Staff Engineer Azure Kubernetes Services (AKS) Platform Specialist

Position Summary

We are seeking a highly skilled Staff Engineer with deep expertise in Azure Kubernetes Services (AKS) to lead the design, implementation, security, and optimization of enterprise-grade container platforms. This role will drive AKS architecture standards, cloud automation, platform reliability, and secure application delivery while partnering with engineering, architecture, and security teams to enable scalable cloud-native solutions.

Key Responsibilities

AKS Architecture & Platform Engineering

• Design, implement, and manage end-to-end Azure Kubernetes Services (AKS) platforms for mission-critical applications.
• Architect highly available, scalable, and resilient Kubernetes environments aligned with enterprise standards.
• Optimize cluster performance through node pool design, autoscaling strategies, resource allocation, and workload tuning.
• Provision and manage Azure infrastructure using Infrastructure as Code (Terraform, Bicep, ARM, or similar tools).
• Implement automated environment provisioning and configuration management across development, testing, and production environments.

DevOps & Automation

• Design and maintain CI/CD pipelines using Azure DevOps, GitOps practices, and Helm charts to streamline application delivery.
• Manage container lifecycle processes, including image repositories, deployment automation, and release management.
• Integrate Azure Container Registry (ACR) and enforce image governance, vulnerability scanning, and security controls.
• Support Kubernetes batch processing workloads using Jobs and CronJobs.

Security & Compliance

• Implement and maintain AKS security controls, including RBAC, Azure Entra ID (Azure AD) integration, network segmentation, and Kubernetes security best practices.
• Secure workloads through secrets management, pod security standards, mTLS communication, and runtime protection controls.
• Partner with security teams to implement vulnerability management, compliance monitoring, and remediation activities using tools such as Wiz.io and Microsoft Defender.
• Design secure API communication patterns and integrate API gateways and service meshes where appropriate.

Networking & Connectivity

• Design and manage AKS networking using Azure CNI, Calico, ingress controllers, and Azure Application Gateway.
• Troubleshoot complex networking issues involving DNS, service discovery, ingress/egress traffic, and hybrid connectivity.
• Support integration of AKS workloads with Azure services including API Management (APIM), Key Vault, Application Gateway, and other platform services.

Observability & Reliability Engineering

• I mplement enterprise monitoring, logging, alerting, and observability solutions using Azure Monitor, Prometheus, Grafana, and distributed tracing tools.
• Develop dashboards, operational metrics, and health monitoring capabilities to ensure platform reliability and performance.
• Lead backup, disaster recovery, and business continuity planning for Kubernetes platforms.
• Monitor platform health, availability, capacity, and operational performance to meet established SLAs.

Technical Leadership

• Lead implementation of advanced Kubernetes capabilities such as service meshes (Istio, Linkerd) and platform modernization initiatives.
• Collaborate with architects, engineers, and product teams to establish AKS standards, patterns, and best practices.
• Provide technical mentorship and guidance to engineering teams on Kubernetes, containerization, cloud architecture, and DevOps practices.
• Partner with architecture and security teams to deliver scalable, secure, and compliant cloud-native solutions.

Required Qualifications

• 8+ years of experience in cloud engineering, platform engineering, DevOps, or Site Reliability Engineering.
• 5+ years of hands-on Kubernetes experience, including production AKS environments.
• Deep expertise in Kubernetes architecture, networking, security, ingress controllers, and workload management.
• Strong experience with Azure services including AKS, Azure Networking, Azure Monitor, ACR, Key Vault, APIM, and Application Gateway.
• Experience with CI/CD automation, Azure DevOps, GitOps, Helm, and Infrastructure as Code.
• Strong knowledge of observability, incident management, disaster recovery, and operational excellence practices.
• Experience implementing enterprise security controls, vulnerability management, and cloud compliance frameworks.
• Excellent troubleshooting, communication, collaboration, and technical leadership skills.
• Preferred Qualifications
• Microsoft Azure certifications (AZ-104, AZ-305, AZ-400, or related).
• Certified Kubernetes Administrator (CKA) or Certified Kubernetes Security Specialist (CKS).
• Experience with service mesh technologies such as Istio or Linkerd.
• Experience supporting regulated environments within financial services or other highly regulated industries.

Benefits Overview

1. Discretionary Annual Incentive.
2. Comprehensive Medical Coverage: Medical & Health, Dental & Vision, Disability Planning & Insurance, Pet Insurance Plans.
3. Family Support: Maternal & Parental Leaves.
4. Insurance Options: Auto & Home Insurance, Identity Theft Protection.
5. Convenience & Professional Growth: Commuter Benefits & Certification & Training Reimbursement.
6. Time Off: Vacation, Time Off, Sick Leave & Holidays.
7. Legal & Financial Assistance: Legal Assistance, 401K Plan, Performance Bonus, College Fund, Student Loan Refinancing.

If you are interested in learning more, please reply with your updated resume and preferred time for a brief discussion. If this opportunity is not a match, feel free to disregard this message.

Thank you for your time and consideration.

Best Regards,

Sr Techinical Recruiter

Desk: +1 732 798 7781

Email: [email protected]

Synchrony Systems Inc, 3 Ethel Rd Ste 313, Edison NJ 08817.

SYNCHRONY CORP

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