DevOps Engineer (Remote)

Job Title : DevOps EngineerExperience : 7+ YearsWorking Hours : 3:30 AM – 11:30 AM ETDuration : 12–18 MonthsEngagement : ContractFreelance : Not ApplicableBGV : RequiredRole Overview :We are looking for an experienced DevOps Engineer to design, implement, and optimize DevOps practices, CI/CD pipelines, deployment automation, and cloud-native delivery platforms. The role will focus on enabling secure, reliable, and efficient software delivery while improving infrastructure automation, release processes, platform reliability, and operational resilience.Mandatory Skills :DevOps, CI/CD, Azure DevOps / GitHub Actions, Kubernetes, Docker, PowerShell / Python / Bash, Automation, Monitoring & Observability, DevSecOps, IaC, Troubleshooting, and Production Support.Key Responsibilities :Design, build, and maintain CI/CD pipelines for enterprise application delivery and release management.Develop deployment automation frameworks to improve release quality, consistency, scalability, and efficiency.Administer Kubernetes and containerized environments and supporting orchestration platforms.Improve build, test, deployment, and release workflows for development teams.Integrate automated testing, security scanning, validation, and compliance controls into CI/CD pipelines.Implement monitoring, logging, alerting, and observability solutions for platform and application environments.Troubleshoot deployment failures, production issues, and platform incidents; perform root cause analysis.Develop automation scripts and tools using PowerShell, Python, Bash, or similar technologies.Implement Infrastructure as Code and automation practices to reduce manual effort and operational risk.Collaborate with Cloud, Infrastructure, Security, and Application teams to deliver scalable and resilient solutions.Maintain deployment standards, release procedures, technical documentation, and operational runbooks.Apply DevOps, DevSecOps, and SRE best practices to improve delivery speed and platform reliability.Evaluate emerging DevOps technologies and recommend improvements.Mentor team members on DevOps methodologies, automation, and platform engineering practices.Act as an escalation point for critical deployment, infrastructure, and platform issues.Required Technical Skills :1. DevOps & CI/CD :7+ years of experience in DevOps, Platform Engineering, Infrastructure Engineering, or Software Engineering.Strong experience designing and supporting CI/CD pipelines and release management.Hands-on experience with Azure DevOps, GitHub, GitHub Actions, or equivalent platforms.Strong understanding of Git, branching strategies, release management, and deployment methodologies.2. Containers & Cloud :Strong hands-on experience with Kubernetes and Docker/containerization.Understanding of cloud-native application architectures and distributed systems.Experience supporting production-grade containerized environments.3. Automation & IaC :Strong proficiency in PowerShell, Python, Bash, or similar scripting languages.Experience developing automation frameworks and deployment tooling.Knowledge of Infrastructure as Code (IaC) concepts.Experience with Terraform, Bicep, or similar tools is preferred.4. Monitoring & Reliability :Experience with monitoring, logging, observability, and alerting.Strong troubleshooting and root cause analysis skills.Experience supporting highly available and resilient production systems.Knowledge of SRE practices is preferred.5. Security & DevSecOps :Understanding of DevSecOps and secure software delivery practices.Experience integrating vulnerability scanning, security controls, and compliance checks into CI/CD pipelines.Knowledge of IAM, secrets management, and access control within DevOps environments.Preferred Qualifications :Hands-on experience with Microsoft Azure.Experience with Terraform/Bicep or other IaC tools.Knowledge of SRE and platform engineering practices.Relevant Azure, Kubernetes, Cloud, or DevOps certifications.