Senior Azure DevOps Engineer

About Persistent We are an AI-led, platform-driven Digital Engineering and Enterprise Modernization partner, combining deep technical expertise and industry experience to help our clients anticipate what’s next. Our offerings and proven solutions create a unique competitive advantage for our clients by giving them the power to see beyond and rise above. We work with many industry-leading organizations across the world, including 20 Fortune 50 companies and 4 of the 5 top banks in both the US and India, and numerous innovators across the healthcare ecosystem. Our disruptor’s mindset, commitment to client success, and agility to thrive in the dynamic environment have enabled us to sustain our growth momentum. Persistent has been recognized across top industry platforms for innovation, leadership, and inclusion. We reported $1,654.4M FY26 revenue with 17.4% Y-o-Y growth. We have delivered 24 sequential quarters of growth with $436.0M in Q4 FY26 revenue, up 3.2% Q-o-Q and 16.2% Y-o-Y growth. Our 27,500+ global team members, located in 18 countries, have been instrumental in helping the market leaders transform their industries. We have been recognized as the Fastest Growing IT Services Brand Globally in the 2026 Brand Finance IT Services 25 Report. We named a Leader in the Everest Group Private Equity (PE) Services PEAK Matrix® Assessment 2026 and Software Product Engineering PEAK Matrix® Assessment 2026. About Position: Role: Senior DevOps EngineerLocation: Melbourne, AustraliaExperience: 8 to 12 yearsJob Type: Full Time EmploymentMandatory Mention 3 skills: Azure, DevOps, Azure Monitor What You'll Do: Role Overview We are seeking an experienced Azure DevOps Engineer to design, implement, and manage cloud infrastructure, CI/CD pipelines, automation frameworks, and platform reliability solutions within Microsoft Azure environments. The ideal candidate will have strong hands-on experience with Azure DevOps, Infrastructure as Code (IaC), container platforms, and cloud-native application deployments. The role requires close collaboration with development, QA, architecture, security, and operations teams to deliver scalable, secure, and highly available enterprise solutions. Key Responsibilities DevOps & CI/CD Automation Design, build, and maintain Azure DevOps CI/CD pipelines.Automate application build, test, deployment, and release processes.Implement DevSecOps practices within delivery pipelines.Support blue-green and canary deployment strategies.Improve deployment frequency while reducing release risks.Azure Cloud Engineering Provision and manage Azure infrastructure using Infrastructure as Code.Implement and support Azure Virtual Machines, Azure App Services, Azure Functions, Azure Storage, Azure SQL Database, Azure Key Vault, and Azure Kubernetes Service (AKS).Ensure cloud environments meet security, compliance, and governance standards.Infrastructure as Code (IaC) Develop reusable Terraform modules and templates.Automate infrastructure provisioning and environment management.Manage environment consistency across Development, QA, UAT, and Production.Containerization & Kubernetes Deploy and manage applications using Docker containers.Administer Kubernetes / AKS clusters.Implement Helm Charts and deployment automation.Troubleshoot container orchestration issues.Monitoring & Reliability Implement observability solutions using Azure Monitor, Application Insights, Log Analytics, Grafana, and Prometheus.Establish proactive alerting and incident management processes.Support production releases and platform stability.Security & Compliance Implement security best practices across Azure workloads.Integrate security scanning tools into CI/CD pipelines.Manage secrets, certificates, and access controls.Support compliance and audit requirements.Collaboration & Support Work closely with developers, architects, and QA teams.Participate in Agile ceremonies and release planning.Provide Level 3 platform support and root cause analysis.Drive continuous improvement initiatives. Required Technical Skills: Skill Area Tools / Capabilities Cloud Platforms: Microsoft Azure; Azure Landing Zones; Networking & Security Services DevOps Tools: Azure DevOps; Git/GitHub; Jenkins preferred; GitHub Actions Infrastructure as Code: Terraform mandatory; ARM Templates / Bicep preferred Containers & Orchestration: Docker; Kubernetes; Azure Kubernetes Service (AKS); Helm Scripting: PowerShell; Bash/Shell Scripting; Python preferred Monitoring & Logging: Azure Monitor; Application Insights; Log Analytics; Grafana / Prometheus Security: DevSecOps; SonarQube; Dependency Scanning; Vulnerability Management Expertise You'll Bring: Required Experience. Azure Cloud engineering experience.Strong experience implementing CI/CD pipelines using Azure DevOps.Hands-on Terraform experience in enterprise environments.Experience with AKS and containerized workloads.Experience supporting production cloud platforms.Strong troubleshooting and root cause analysis skills. Preferred Experience Retail, BFSI, Telecommunications, or Enterprise Digital Platforms.Cloud Migration or Application Modernization programs.Multi-cloud exposure such as AWS or GCP.SRE practices including SLIs, SLOs, and Error Budgets.Experience working with Australian clients and distributed delivery teams. Soft Skills Strong stakeholder communication.Problem-solving and analytical thinking.Ability to work independently in client-facing environments.Continuous improvement mindset.Strong documentation and governance adherence. Certifications Preferred Microsoft Certified: Azure Administrator AssociateMicrosoft Certified: Azure DevOps Engineer ExpertMicrosoft Certified: Azure Solutions Architect ExpertTerraform Associate CertificationKubernetes certification such as CKA or CKAD Benefits: · Competitive salary and benefits package· Culture focused on talent development with quarterly promotion cycles and company-sponsored higher education and certifications· Opportunity to work with cutting-edge technologies· Employee engagement initiatives such as project parties, flexible work hours, and Long Service awards· Annual health check-ups· Insurance coverage: group term life, personal accident, and Mediclaim hospitalization for self, spouse, two children, and parents Values-Driven, People-Centric & Inclusive Work Environment: Persistent is dedicated to fostering diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We invite applications from all qualified individuals, including those with disabilities, and regardless of gender or gender preference. We welcome diverse candidates from all backgrounds. We support hybrid work and flexible hours to fit diverse lifestyles.Our office is accessibility-friendly, with ergonomic setups and assistive technologies to support employees with physical disabilities.If you are a person with disabilities and have specific requirements, please inform us during the application process or at any time during your employment Let’s unleash your full potential at Persistent - persistent.com/careers For more detail, please contact – Subhankar Dutta (subhakar_dutta@peristent.com) “Persistent is an Equal Opportunity Employer and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any kind.”