Azure DevOps Engineer

About Smart WorkingAt Smart Working, we believe your job should not only look right on paper but also feel right every day. This isn t just another remote opportunity - it s about finding where you truly belong, no matter where you are. From day one, you re welcomed into a genuine community that values your growth and well-being.Our mission is simple: to break down geographic barriers and connect skilled professionals with outstanding global teams and products for full-time, long-term roles. We help you discover meaningful work with teams that invest in your success, where you re empowered to grow personally and professionally.Join one of the highest-rated workplaces on Glassdoor and experience what it means to thrive in a truly remote-first world.About the RoleWe re looking for an experienced Azure DevOps Engineer to work directly with customers across multiple sectors, delivering cloud transformation projects in Microsoft Azure. You ll take ownership of designing, deploying, and managing secure, scalable, and automated Azure environments leveraging infrastructure as code (IaC), CI/CD, and DevOps best practices.This role is ideal for someone with strong hands-on Azure experience and a passion for automation, cloud security, and architectural excellence. You ll play a key part in helping customers modernize their infrastructure while ensuring compliance with best practice frameworks such as the Azure Well-Architected Framework and Cloud Adoption Framework.ResponsibilitiesDeploy and configure Azure resources using Infrastructure as Code (IaC) tools such as Terraform, Bicep, or equivalent automation frameworks.Build and manage CI/CD pipelines using Azure DevOps or GitHub Actions to automate resource deployment and configuration across customer environments.Take technical ownership of project delivery, ensuring timely, high-quality implementations.Align all deployment activities with Azure Cloud Adoption Framework and Well-Architected Framework best practices.Optimise future deployments by developing reusable templates aligned with Enterprise-Scale Landing Zones, secure configurations, and governance standards.Ensure all deployments adhere to security best practices and compliance standards, including NIST, ISO 27001, CIS Benchmarks, and Zero Trust principles.Collaborate closely with architects, engineers, and customers to translate business needs into reliable, automated cloud infrastructure.Support post-deployment validation, monitoring, and performance tuning of Azure environments.RequirementsProven experience with Microsoft Azure; experience with other public clouds (AWS, GCP, or Oracle Cloud) will also be considered.Strong hands-on experience with Infrastructure as Code (IaC) tools such as Terraform, Puppet, Chef, or Ansible.Working knowledge of Bicep for native Azure resource provisioning.Experience building and maintaining CI/CD pipelines using Azure DevOps or GitHub Actions.Familiarity with Microsoft s Cloud Adoption and Well-Architected Frameworks.Background in DevOps-focused project delivery using IaC principles.Microsoft Certified: Azure Administrator Associate (AZ-104) or equivalent certification.Strong knowledge of networking principles in public cloud environments.Experience configuring and managing firewalls, including Azure PaaS and 3rd-party network virtual appliances.Experience supporting Windows Server environments (2016, 2019, 2022).Excellent communication, problem-solving, and customer-facing skills.Nice to HaveMicrosoft Certified: DevOps Engineer Expert certification.Broader multi-cloud experience (AWS, GCP, or Oracle).Experience developing enterprise-grade security and governance templates.Familiarity with automation scripting (PowerShell, Python, or Bash).Exposure to containerisation (Docker, Kubernetes) and infrastructure monitoring tools.BenefitsFixed Shifts: 12:00 PM - 9:30 PM IST (Summer) | 1:00 PM - 10:30 PM IST (Winter)No Weekend Work: Real work-life balance, not just wordsDay 1 Benefits: Laptop and full medical insurance providedSupport That Matters:Mentorship, community, and forums where ideas are sharedTrue Belonging: A long-term career where your contributions are valuedAt Smart Working, you ll never be just another remote hire.Be a Smart Worker valued, empowered, and part of a culture that celebrates integrity, excellence, and ambition.If that sounds like your kind of place, we d love to hear your story.