Azure DevOps Engineer

We are looking for an Azure DevOps Engineer for a 6-month extendable contract based in Doha, Qatar. This is an urgent requirement, so candidates available on short notice will be prioritized.

Key Responsibilities:

• Design, develop, and manage CI/CD pipelines for Azure Databricks and Azure Data Factory.
• Work closely with data engineering and software development teams to incorporate code changes into automated deployment workflows.
• Automate deployment activities to improve efficiency and reduce manual tasks.
• Monitor, diagnose, and resolve issues within CI/CD pipelines to ensure high availability and minimal disruption.
• Apply best practices for asset bundling, version control, and repository management in Azure DevOps.
• Maintain and enhance the Azure DevOps environment to support scalability and optimal performance.
• Uphold security and compliance standards across all deployment activities.
• Create and maintain documentation for CI/CD processes, procedures, and configurations.

Key Requirements:

• At least 5 years of experience in DevOps or similar technical roles.
• Demonstrated expertise in Azure DevOps and CI/CD pipeline implementation.
• Hands-on experience with Databricks Asset Bundles (DABs).
• Strong understanding of Azure data services, particularly Azure Databricks and Azure Data Factory.
• Proficiency in automation and scripting languages such as PowerShell or Python.
• Experience in enabling selective deployments for ADF pipelines.
• Knowledge of containerization and orchestration technologies (e.g., Docker, Kubernetes) is an advantage.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving abilities to troubleshoot complex CI/CD challenges.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills for working across diverse technical teams.
• Solid grasp of security best practices within CI/CD and Azure environments.
• Detail-oriented with a commitment to delivering dependable, high-quality automation solutions.
• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related discipline.