Lead Azure DevOps Engineer

We're looking for a Lead Azure DevOps Engineer to join our team in Abu Dhabi, UAE in a hybrid working mode. In this role, you will act as a senior hands-on DevOps and platform engineering lead, leveraging deep production-level Microsoft Azure expertise. You will design, implement and govern the cloud platform, deployment architecture and DevSecOps practices for enterprise AI solutions. This is a high-impact position requiring an expert capable of independently architecting and troubleshooting complex Azure environments while collaborating directly with enterprise infrastructure, cybersecurity and Microsoft teams. Responsibilities Own Azure DevOps and platform engineering activities across the project Design and implement Azure infrastructure for enterprise AI and application workloads Define deployment architecture and environment strategy across DEV, TEST, UAT and PROD Design and maintain CI/CD pipelines using Azure DevOps and/or GitHub Actions Implement Infrastructure as Code (IaC) using Terraform Design and operate containerized workloads on Azure Kubernetes Service (AKS) Own Azure networking and connectivity, including VNets, subnets, Private Endpoints, DNS, routing, firewalls and integration with enterprise networks Implement identity and access management using Microsoft Entra ID, Managed Identities, Service Principals and Azure RBAC Manage secrets, certificates and credentials using Azure Key Vault Establish monitoring, logging and alerting using Azure Monitor, Application Insights and Log Analytics Implement DevSecOps controls, vulnerability scanning and security automation Define release, rollback, backup, disaster recovery and production support procedures Troubleshoot complex Azure infrastructure, deployment, networking, security and performance issues Provide technical leadership and standards for DevOps engineers Collaborate closely with infrastructure, cybersecurity, engineering and Microsoft teams on platform readiness and production onboarding Requirements Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Statistics or a related field Proven track record in designing, building and supporting production-grade, enterprise-scale Azure platforms Expert-level knowledge of Microsoft Azure services and platform engineering Strong hands-on experience with AKS, Docker and Kubernetes ecosystem tools High proficiency in Azure DevOps pipelines and writing Infrastructure as Code using Terraform and/or Bicep Practical knowledge of enterprise Azure networking (VNets, Private Endpoints, DNS, routing, firewalls) Solid understanding of Microsoft Entra ID, Managed Identities, RBAC and secrets management via Azure Key Vault Experience configuring monitoring stacks using Azure Monitor, Application Insights and Log Analytics Strong Linux administration and automation scripting skills in Python, Bash and/or PowerShell Excellent communication and leadership skills with ability to work directly with enterprise clients and security teams English proficiency at B2/C1 level or higher Nice to have Experience establishing Azure AI Services and Azure OpenAI infrastructure Familiarity with Azure API Management gateways Understanding of AI/ML workload deployment (MLOps) and Databricks on Azure Experience with PostgreSQL and Azure managed database services Familiarity with Helm, Argo CD and GitOps workflows Hands-on exposure to Red Hat OpenShift and hybrid Azure/on-prem environments Knowledge of SAST/DAST tools (e.g., SonarQube) and container vulnerability scanning Experience with regulated industries such as Finance, Energy or Healthcare We offer End of service gratuityPrivate healthcare and life insuranceEmployee assistance programWellness programAnnual air travel allowance for expatriatesRegular performance feedback and salary reviewsGlobal travel medical and accident insuranceReferral bonusesLearning and development opportunities including in-house training and coaching, professional certifications, and courses