DevOps Engineer - Azure

Company Overview We deliver Staff Augmentation, Talent Acquisition, Recruitment, and Workforce Solutions to organizations seeking skilled professionals across diverse business and technology functions. Our enterprise client base spans the UAE, India, USA, UK, and EU, with recruitment and workforce requirements across Tax & Regulatory Compliance, BFSI, Information Technology, Retail, and related sectors. We are currently sourcing qualified professionals for an opportunity with an established client based in the United Arab Emirates. The selected candidates will be engaged remotely and will collaborate with the client’s teams to support their ongoing business, technology, and project needs. Professionals with relevant expertise, industry experience, and the ability to work effectively in a remote environment are encouraged to apply. Job Summary For our UAE-based client in the sector of Tax & Regulatory Compliance Technology, we are seeking a DevOps Engineer with deep expertise in on-premises Azure DevOps Server administration to support a tax transformation platform covering Exchange of Information (EOI), FATCA, CRS, and CTS reporting. The role covers server administration, database management, and scripting-driven automation across the platform’s build, release, and infrastructure lifecycle. This is a remote opportunity, open to full-time, part-time, and contractual engagement models. Key Responsibilities Manage the on-premises Azure DevOps Server platform, including server upgrades, backups, and agent pool managementAdminister Virtual Machines (Windows Server), including OS patching, resource allocation, and performance tuningAdminister SQL Server databases and write T-SQL scripts, including automated database deployments (DACPAC/Migrations), backups, and data-tier performance troubleshooting within the pipelineAnalyze and address build script problems, MSBuild-related errors, and application runtime issues through strong proficiency in C# and .NET technologies.Automate server tasks, deployment routines, and system maintenance using PowerShell or C#Configure and maintain IIS, including SSL certificate management and application pool optimizationManage Git-based workflows and branching strategies within a private server environmentSupport automated deployment, infrastructure, monitoring, security, and release management for the tax transformation platform Required Skills Deep expertise in managing the on-premises Azure DevOps Server platform, including server upgrades, backups, and agent pool managementStrong experience managing Virtual Machines (Windows Server), including OS patching, resource allocation, and performance tuningProficiency in SQL Server administration and T-SQL scripting, with the ability to automate database deployments (DACPAC/Migrations), manage backups, and troubleshoot data-tier performance issuesPractical experience with C# and the .NET ecosystem, with the ability to diagnose and resolve build and application runtime issues.High proficiency in PowerShell or C# for automating server tasks, deployment routines, and system maintenanceExpert knowledge of IIS configuration, SSL certificate management, and application pool optimizationMastery of Git-based workflows and branching strategies within a private server environment Good to Have Experience with tax information reporting and Exchange of Information (EOI)Experience with DevOps in a Tax Transformation context: automated deployment, infrastructure, monitoring, security, and release management for a tax transformation platformFamiliarity with FATCA, CRS, and CTS regulatory reporting requirements AI Experience Hands-on exposure to AI coding assistants such as GitHub Copilot or ChatGPT for script generation, debugging, and optimization across PowerShell and C# is preferred.Interest in applying AI-assisted tools to accelerate build log analysis and deployment troubleshooting Managerial Experience This is an individual contributor role; candidates should demonstrate strong technical ownership of the on-premises DevOps platform and the ability to work closely with tax transformation project teams Operational Experience Experience owning the operational health of an on-premises Azure DevOps Server environment, including upgrades and backupsExperience troubleshooting data-tier performance issues within CI/CD pipelinesExperience supporting monitoring, security, and release management for a production tax transformation platformExperience maintaining IIS-hosted applications, including SSL certificate lifecycle management Qualifications Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field6+ years of relevant hands-on experience in DevOps/systems administration, with strong Azure DevOps Server and .NET exposureComfortable taking ownership of assigned tasks while maintaining effective collaboration with team members across different locations. Certifications (Preferred, Not Mandatory) Relevant Azure DevOps certification at the Expert level, preferably Microsoft Certified: Azure DevOps Engineer Expert or an equivalent qualification.Microsoft Certified: Windows Server or SQL Server certification is a plus Explore More Job Opportunities at digitalxnode.com/fte/ Technology: .Net C# IIS GIT Azure DevOps SQL Server PowerShell Job Type: Full Time / Part Time / Contractual Job Location: Dubai Work Mode: Hybrid Remote Experience: 6 to 8 Years Work Shift: Dubai Salary: Competitive Sector: Tax & Regulatory Compliance Technology Segment: DevOps Engineering Systems Administration Tax Transformation Platforms Team Handled: No (Individual Contributor role) Posting Date: 19/08/2026 Expiry Date: 19/09/2026