Azure DevOps Engineer

About you
You are a senior-level DevOps Engineer who enjoys designing, automating, and operating secure, scalable cloud platforms. You thrive in complex environments where infrastructure reliability, automation, and security are critical. You’re comfortable owning infrastructure decisions end to end and collaborating closely with architects and engineering teams to enable high-performing, cloud-native solutions.

You bring to Applaudo the following competencies:

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Computer Engineering, or a related field (preferred), or equivalent professional experience.
• 5+ years of experience in senior or staff-level DevOps / Infrastructure Engineering roles.
• Professional certifications such as Azure DevOps, Terraform, or similar (preferred).
• Hands-on experience with Terraform and automation tools such as env0 (or equivalent).
• Strong proficiency with Azure services, including networking, Managed Identities, Key Vault, App Services, AKS, Cosmos DB, Cognitive Search, and Azure OpenAI.
• Experience with containerization and orchestration technologies (Docker, Kubernetes).
• Deep expertise in identity and access management, including Microsoft Entra ID (Azure AD) and Okta.
• Advanced skills in CI/CD automation using GitHub Actions, Azure DevOps, and related toolchains.
• Proficiency in Linux administration and automation scripting using Bash, PowerShell, and/or Python.
• Experience with monitoring and observability platforms, including Datadog and Azure Application Insights.
• Proven track record contributing to or leading complex cloud infrastructure initiatives in fast-paced or large-scale environments.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to explain complex technical concepts to diverse stakeholders.
• Advanced English proficiency, as you will collaborate with global and US-based teams.

You will be accountable for the following responsibilities:

• Design, provision, and manage cloud infrastructure using Terraform and env0. Automate deployments to ensure scalability, consistency, and security.
• Manage Azure networking, databases (SQL, PostgreSQL, Cosmos DB), and identity tools (Entra ID, Okta). Ensure robust access controls and platform reliability.
• Build and optimize CI/CD pipelines using GitHub Actions and Azure DevOps. Embed best practices for testing, versioning, and automated releases.
• Implement observability using Datadog and Azure Application Insights. Monitor performance, resolve issues proactively, and optimize cost and reliability.
• Partner with architects and engineers to align on infrastructure standards. Promote DevOps culture, automation, and continuous improvement.

About Us

At Applaudo, we partner with ambitious companies to transform through technology with an AI-native mindset at the core of how we think, build, and deliver. We combine strategic clarity, world-class execution, and modern engineering practices to help clients accelerate measurable business outcomes and stay competitive.

We are building a high-performance culture grounded in five values: Empowering Excellence, Collaborative Teamwork, Unsolicited Respect, Consistent Transparency, and Efficient Communication. These define how we work, how we make decisions, and how we hold ourselves accountable.

Applaudo is a place for people who want to grow fast, take ownership, and work alongside strong teams. Joining us means being part of an organization that is evolving intentionally, investing in modern ways of working, and embracing AI as a lever for productivity, innovation, and impact.