Senior Azure Cloud DevOps Specialist
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Location: Ottawa, ON - Hybrid (3 days in office, 2 days work from home)
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Pay Rate: $91.24/hr - $106.83/hr
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Contract Length: 12 Months This position can be extended or become permanent.
We at Raise are hiring a Senior Azure Cloud DevOps Specialist for one of our top clients. After establishing themselves as an industry leader, they’re now expanding their team to meet rising demand. We’re hiring right now; if you’re interested, apply below for your chance to join a great place to work.
Responsibilities:
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Design, implement, and maintain automated CI/CD pipelines for applications in the Microsoft Azure cloud.
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Oversee and manage application deployments, ensuring timely and reliable releases to development, testing, and production environments.
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Configure, operate, and optimize container orchestration platforms such as Kubernetes or OpenShift.
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Collaborate with software developers and IT teams to identify, troubleshoot, and resolve build, deployment, and operational issues.
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Automate infrastructure provisioning, configuration, and monitoring using infrastructure-as-code and scripting (with a strong emphasis on Python).
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Ensure cloud environments follow best practices in security, compliance, scalability, and cost optimization.
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Develop and document standard operating procedures, deployment processes, and troubleshooting guides.
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Continuously monitor system performance and implement enhancements to improve reliability and efficiency.
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Provide technical leadership and knowledge sharing on DevOps, Azure cloud technologies, and automation tools within the team.
Minimum Requirements:
Skills & Technical/Specialized Knowledge:
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Strong expertise in Microsoft Azure cloud services and deployments
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Proficient with CI/CD tools and best practices (Gitlab, SAST, DAST, Git, etc.)
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Hands-on experience managing and troubleshooting Kubernetes or OpenShift clusters
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Advanced scripting and automation skills, particularly in Python
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Familiarity with infrastructure-as-code tools (such as Terragrunt, Terraform, or Ansible)
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Solid understanding of cloud security, networking, and monitoring
Experience:
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Minimum 5 years of relevant experience in DevOps or cloud engineering roles, with significant Azure cloud exposure
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Proven track record of building and supporting CI/CD pipelines in enterprise environments
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Experience in deploying and managing containerized applications at scale
Education:
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Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Engineering, or related field—or equivalent work experience
Certifications (preferred):
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Microsoft Certified: Azure DevOps Engineer Expert or related Azure certifications
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Certifications in Kubernetes (CKA/CKAD), OpenShift, or DevOps tools are an advantage
Language:
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English
Preferred Qualifications
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Microsoft Certified: Azure Solutions Architect, Azure Administrator Associate, or other advanced Azure certifications
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Certification in Kubernetes (CKA/CKAD), Red Hat OpenShift, or similar container technologies
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Experience deploying and configuring Palo Alto Next-Generation Firewalls in Azure, implementing secure cloud architectures with automation, policy management,and integration into hybrid environments
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Experience implementing and managing DevOps processes in regulated industries (e.g., defense, aerospace, transportation, or healthcare)
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Demonstrated success with large-scale cloud migration or digital transformation projects
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Familiarity with additional programming/scripting languages (e.g., PowerShell, Bash, Go)
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Experience integrating automated testing and security validation within CI/CD pipelines
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Exposure to Agile or SAFe development methodologies
Must-Have Requirements:
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Experience: Minimum 5 years of relevant experience in DevOps or Cloud Engineering roles.
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Azure Expertise: Significant expertise in Microsoft Azure cloud services and deployments.
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CI/CD: A proven track record of building and supporting CI/CD pipelines within enterprise environments.
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Automation: Strong scripting and automation skills, with a specific focus on Python.
Nice-to-Have Skills:
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Infrastructure as Code (IaC): Hands-on coding experience with Terragrunt and Terraform.
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Testing: Experience integrating automated testing into the deployment lifecycle.
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Process Management: Experience implementing and managing comprehensive DevOps processes and best practices.
Looking for meaningful work? We can help!
Raise is an established hiring firm with over 65 years of experience. We believe strongly in making the world a better place through work, which is why we’re a certified B Corporation and donate 10% of our profits to charity.
We strive to build teams that reflect the diversity of the communities we work in. We encourage all qualified applicants to apply, including people from traditionally underrepresented groups such as women, visible minorities, Indigenous peoples, people identifying as LGBTQ2SI, veterans, and people with visible/nonvisible disabilities.
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