Lead DevOps Engineer

Job description

We are seeking a Lead DevOps Engineer to spearhead the design, implementation, and delivery of a Unified Automation Platform. This role will lead the technical direction across Backstage developer portal capabilities, infrastructure automation, cloud (Azure & VMware) provisioning, security integration, and observability. The ideal candidate will combine hands-on technical expertise with leadership to drive Platform Engineering and self-service automation at enterprise scale.

Responsibilities

- Lead the design and implementation of an internal developer platform using Backstage (Software Catalog, Scaffolder, TechDocs, Search)

- Establish multi-tenancy models with org hierarchy and granular RBAC beyond basic authentication

- Integrate Azure DevOps (ADO) for CI/CD pipelines, announcements, and notifications

- Define golden path templates and self-service workflows for development teams

- Architect and deliver Infrastructure as Code using Terraform/OpenTofu and Configuration as Code using Ansible

- Implement GitOps workflows for continuous deployment and drift management

- Automate provisioning and management of Azure services: VNets, Application Gateway, WAF, Azure Firewall, NSGs, App Services, Container Apps, Function Apps, and databases (Azure SQL, Cosmos DB, Postgres)

- Lead Kubernetes (AKS) provisioning, cluster management, and operational dashboards

- Build and maintain image factory pipelines for VM and container golden images

Requirements

- 5+ years of experience in DevOps or Platform Engineering roles

- Expertise in Infrastructure as Code with Terraform / OpenTofu

- Background in Configuration as Code with Ansible

- Proficiency in Azure networking and services: VNets, Application Gateway, WAF, Azure Firewall, NSGs, Subnets, Route Tables, App Services, Container Apps, Function Apps

- Knowledge of Azure Databases: Azure SQL, Cosmos DB, Azure Postgres

- Skills in Containers & Kubernetes: Kubernetes / AKS provisioning, cluster management, ops dashboards, Docker

- Familiarity with CI/CD using Azure DevOps (ADO) pipeline automation and integration

- English proficiency at B2 level or higher