Senior Azure DevOps Engineer (AKS & IaC Specialist)

We’re Hiring | Senior Azure DevOps Engineer (AKS & IaC Specialist) 🚀
📍 Location: Calgary, AB (Hybrid)
🕒 Duration: 6 Months (Contract)
💼 Experience: 8–10 Years
🤝 Interview Mode: Mandatory Face-to-Face Interviews

🔍 Role Overview
We are looking for a Senior Azure DevOps Engineer with strong expertise in Azure Kubernetes Service (AKS) and Infrastructure as Code (IaC) to support and optimize cloud-native platforms. This role requires deep hands-on Azure experience and the ability to collaborate across technical and business teams.

🛠️ Key Responsibilities
✔️ Design, build, and manage scalable cloud infrastructure on Microsoft Azure
✔️ Implement and operate AKS-based containerized platforms
✔️ Develop and maintain Infrastructure as Code using Azure Bicep (preferred)
✔️ Optimize cloud environments for cost efficiency and performance
✔️ Implement CI/CD pipelines and DevOps best practices
✔️ Ensure observability, monitoring, and compliance with Microsoft software policies
✔️ Collaborate with cross-functional stakeholders and provide technical guidance

✅ Must-Have Skills
🔹 Deep hands-on experience with Microsoft Azure (networking, identity, resource management)
🔹 Strong expertise in Azure Kubernetes Service (AKS)
🔹 Solid understanding of IaC principles and tooling (Azure Bicep highly preferred)
🔹 Experience with Azure DevOps, GitHub Actions, and/or Terraform
🔹 Proven ability to optimize cloud infrastructure for cost and operational efficiency
🔹 Experience with monitoring and observability tools
🔹 Excellent communication and collaboration skills

⭐ Preferred Qualifications
🏅 Certified Kubernetes Administrator (CKA) or equivalent
🏅 Microsoft Azure Certifications (e.g., Azure Solutions Architect Expert, Azure Administrator Associate)

⚠️ Important Note:
👉 Candidates must be available for in-person (face-to-face) interviews in Calgary as part of the evaluation process.

📩 Interested candidates can apply via LinkedIn or share their resume directly with Srinivas@spruceinfotech.com.