Job Specifications
Senior DevOps Engineer (Azure)
Location: Chicago, IL (100% Onsite)
Duration: Contract
**Must Be Available For An In-Person Interview**
Role Overview
We are seeking a Senior DevOps Engineer with strong Azure cloud, CI/CD, and Kubernetes expertise to design, deploy, and manage scalable, secure cloud infrastructure. This role requires hands-on engineering, automation ownership, and leadership across DevOps initiatives in a distributed enterprise environment.
Key Responsibilities
Cloud & Infrastructure
Design, deploy, and manage scalable Azure infrastructure using services such as AKS, Front Door, App Gateway, Key Vault, and APIM
Provision and manage infrastructure using Terraform (IaC)
CI/CD & Automation
Build and maintain automated CI/CD pipelines using GitHub Actions, Gradle, and Maven
Implement test-driven development and continuous integration best practices
Containers & Orchestration
Manage containerized workloads using Docker
Orchestrate deployments on Kubernetes (centralized AKS clusters)
Monitoring, Reliability & Security
Implement monitoring, logging, and alerting using Dynatrace and Azure Monitor
Apply SRE principles to ensure high availability and performance
Enforce security best practices, encryption, and pipeline-level controls
Mitigate findings from SonarQube, Checkmarx, and CAST scans
Collaboration & Leadership
Work cross-functionally with engineering and DevOps teams
Lead technical initiatives and mentor team members
Troubleshoot complex production issues and drive performance optimization
Required Skills & Experience
5+ years of experience in DevOps / Software Engineering
Deep expertise in Microsoft Azure
Strong hands-on experience with:
Terraform / Terraform Cloud
Docker & Kubernetes
CI/CD tools (GitHub Actions, Gradle, Maven)
Proficiency in Python (plus Go, Java, or Bash)
Strong understanding of Networking (TCP/IP, DNS, Load Balancers)
Experience with:
Relational Databases: Azure SQL, Snowflake, Oracle
Non-Relational Databases: Redis
Messaging: Kafka (Confluent)
Nice to Have
Experience in financial services
Familiarity with Azure DevOps Dashboards, Confluence
AZ-104 or other Azure/AWS certifications
About the Company
At Qualis1 Inc., our robust business model is strategically built upon serving diverse industry sectors, including Finance, Health Care, Education, State Government, and Manufacturing. This structured approach not only ensures our financial stability but also empowers us to consistently support our valued employees and exceed our clients’ expectations. Our commitment to excellence drives every aspect of our operations, enabling us to deliver tailored solutions and unparalleled service across various industries.
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