Growth Acceleration Partners

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WHAT WE DO Founded in 2007, Growth Acceleration Partners (GAP) is a consulting and technology services company. We consult, design, build and modernize revenue-generating software and data engineering solutions for clients. With modernization services and AI tools, we help businesses achieve a competitive advantage through technology. GAP’s remote, integrated engineering teams use end-to-end solutions to innovate and align with your business goals. We have 600+ English-speaking engineers based in Latin America and approximately 20 U.S.-based engineers. With some of the highest customer satisfaction scores in the industry, GAP’s focus is customer and employee success. GAP is a woman-owned company headquartered in Austin Texas. We are a values-based company focused on growing our people by investing in education, onsite English classes and training in the latest technologies, including AI, data analytics and machine learning. Our goal is to provide solutions for our customers that help them achieve critical business outcomes, while enabling our GAPSters and our communities to attain long-term success. Summary We are looking for a Senior Azure DevOps Engineer to design, implement, and optimize secure, scalable, and highly available cloud-native environments within Microsoft Azure. In this role, you will lead infrastructure automation, CI/CD strategy, platform reliability, and DevSecOps practices across enterprise-grade systems. You will act as a technical reference for Azure architecture and DevOps standards, ensuring infrastructure is resilient, cost-efficient, and aligned with modern engineering practices. This position requires deep hands-on expertise in Azure services, Infrastructure as Code, Kubernetes, automation, and production-grade CI/CD pipelines. Education •Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Information Systems, or related field (or equivalent experience). Professional Experience •5+ years of experience in DevOps, Cloud Engineering, or Infrastructure roles. •3+ years of hands-on experience working specifically with Microsoft Azure. •Proven experience managing production-grade Azure environments. •Experience working in Agile delivery environments. Key Responsibilities Azure Cloud Architecture & Infrastructure •Design and implement scalable Azure-based cloud infrastructure. •Manage Azure environments including networking, security, compute, and storage. •Architect high-availability and fault-tolerant systems. •Optimize Azure resource utilization and cost management. Infrastructure as Code (IaC) •Implement and maintain Infrastructure as Code using: •Terraform (preferred) •Azure ARM / Bicep •Automate multi-environment deployments (dev, staging, production). •Ensure repeatability and compliance through codified infrastructure. CI/CD & Automation •Design and maintain CI/CD pipelines using: •Azure DevOps •GitHub Actions •Implement blue/green, canary, and rolling deployment strategies. •Automate build, test, security scanning, and deployment processes. •Integrate automated testing and security validation into pipelines. Containerization & Kubernetes •Deploy and manage containerized applications using: •Docker •Azure Kubernetes Service (AKS) •Implement container orchestration best practices. •Manage cluster scaling, upgrades, and monitoring. Security & DevSecOps •Implement security best practices in Azure (RBAC, Managed Identities, Key Vault). •Secure APIs and services using OAuth and token-based authentication. •Enforce security policies and compliance controls. •Integrate vulnerability scanning and secrets management. Monitoring & Observability •Implement monitoring and logging using: •Azure Monitor •Application Insights •Log Analytics •Configure alerts, dashboards, and performance metrics. •Support incident response and root-cause analysis. Collaboration & Technical Leadership •Partner with development teams to improve release reliability. •Provide guidance on cloud architecture decisions. •Mentor engineers on DevOps best practices. •Contribute to platform engineering and automation strategy. Required Technical Skills Azure Core Services •Azure App Services •Azure Kubernetes Service (AKS) •Azure Functions •Azure Virtual Machines •Azure Storage (Blob, Files) •Azure SQL •Azure Key Vault •Azure Virtual Network (VNet), NSGs, Load Balancers •Azure Entra ID (Identity & Access Management) Infrastructure & Automation •Terraform (advanced level) •ARM Templates or Bicep •PowerShell and/or Bash scripting CI/CD & DevOps •Azure DevOps Pipelines •GitHub Actions •Git workflows and branching strategies Containers & Orchestration •Docker •Kubernetes (AKS preferred) Monitoring & Logging •Azure Monitor •Application Insights •Log Analytics •Experience with centralized logging solutions Reliability & Deployment Patterns •High availability design •Load balancing •Auto-scaling •Blue/green deployments •Canary releases •Disaster recovery strategies Nice to Have •Azure DevOps Engineer Expert certification. •Experience implementing Zero Trust security models. •Experience with policy management (Azure Policy). •Exposure to FinOps practices. •Experience supporting regulated environments. •Familiarity with GitOps workflows. Soft Skills •Advanced English proficiency (written and verbal). •Strong analytical and troubleshooting skills. •Ownership mindset with proactive problem-solving. •Ability to communicate complex infrastructure concepts clearly. •Comfortable working in distributed teams. •Continuous learning attitude toward evolving Azure services. At Growth Acceleration Partners, we're an equal opportunity employer committed to building a diverse and inclusive team. We value everyone's unique background, and we provide equal opportunities regardless of race, color, creed, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, disability, marital status, veteran status or any other personal right protected by law. We foster a culture of belonging and strive to provide a welcoming environment where everyone feels safe to contribute and grow.