Senior DevOps Azure Engineer

About N-iX:

N-iX is a software development service company that helps businesses across the globe develop successful software products.

Client Overview:

Our client is the leading retail chain in Uzbekistan, with about a million regular customers and more than 125 stores in 11 regions. The company operates supermarkets, neighborhood stores, convenience stores, a wholesale store, and an online supermarket. The client also runs two warehouses (dry and temperature-controlled) and a fruits/vegetables hub.

Project Objectives:

The client wants to replace the obsolete DWH solution based on SAP BW and deploy a robust, flexible, and scalable analytical cloud platform based on the cutting edge technology stack. This project will enhance data quality and governance practices and support significant company growth, laying the groundwork for advanced AI/ML solutions.

Responsibilities:

• Design, build, and maintain cloud-based infrastructure solutions, primarily on Azure.
• Develop and maintain CI/CD pipelines to automate the deployment process, continuous integration, and testing.
• Implement and oversee monitoring, logging, and alerting solutions to ensure system reliability and performance.
• Perform security checks and vulnerability scans, applying best security practices.
• Collaborate with development, QA, and operations teams to ensure smooth integration and delivery of new features.
• Manage the configuration and maintenance of system and application software.
• Optimize system performance and troubleshoot issues across the infrastructure.
• Conduct regular system health checks and preventive maintenance to ensure high availability and fault tolerance.
• Create and maintain comprehensive documentation for infrastructure and operational processes.
• Mentor junior DevOps engineers and provide technical guidance.

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or a related field.
• Proven experience (6+ years) as a DevOps Engineer or similar role.
• Proficiency with Azure services (e.g., Azure DevOps, Azure Kubernetes Service, Azure Functions).
• Strong experience with CI/CD tools such as Jenkins, GitLab CI/CD, or Azure DevOps.
• Extensive knowledge of containerization and orchestration technologies like Docker and Kubernetes.
• Expertise in infrastructure as code (IaC) tools like Terraform or Azure Resource Manager (ARM).
• Strong scripting skills in languages such as Bash, Python, or PowerShell.
• Experience with monitoring and logging tools such as Prometheus, Grafana, ELK Stack.
• Excellent understanding of network protocols, security, and performance optimization.
• Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
• Upper-Intermediate level of English.

Nice to Have:

• Certification in Azure (e.g., Azure DevOps Engineer, Azure Solutions Architect).
• Experience with additional cloud platforms like AWS or GCP.
• Familiarity with SAP BW/4HANA, SAP S/4HANA.
• Experience with configuration of data warehouses on Azure (using Azure Databricks and/or Azure Fabric).
• Knowledge of database management and optimization.
• Experience with configuration management tools like Ansible, Chef, or Puppet.