Azure DevOps Engineer w/ Terraform- Remote

 

Perficient currently has a career opportunity for Lead Azure DevOps Engineer in in our National Cloud and API Development Practice. While our headquarters location is St. Louis, MO, this position is remote and can be based anywhere within the United States and will be working CT and ET zones. 

As a Lead Azure DevOps Engineer you will work closely with technical leads and developers of various teams to implement process improvements in various domains including: infrastructure-as-code (Terraform Enterprise) and Azure resource configuration.  You will help implement DevOps related tools and processes within our client organizations. 
 

Candidates for the Lead Azure DevOps Engineer position typically major in computer science, or a computer related field, and have 10+ years of work experience in a related IT field.  As a DevOps consultant you will work closely with technical leads and developers of various teams to implement process improvements in various domains including: infrastructure-as-code (Terraform Enterprise) and Azure resource configuration.  You will help implement DevOps related tools and processes within our client organizations. 

 

The Cloud & API team delivers infrastructure modernization, app modernization, integration and APIs, and custom cloud-native app development solutions to the world’s leading brands. We help our clients thrive and survive in today's API economy by bringing best practices, business expertise, intellectual property, and technical knowledge to every engagement. 

 

Perficient is always looking for the best and brightest talent and we need you! We’re a quickly-growing, global digital consulting leader, and we’re transforming the world’s largest enterprises and biggest brands. You’ll work with the latest technologies, expand your skills, and become a part of our global community of talented, diverse, and knowledgeable colleagues.

 

• Contributes to cloud native application and DevOps discovery, design and implementation 
• Contributes technical leadership in defined areas of scope 
• Supports architecture design and product team migrations to defined technologies and processes  
• Collaborates with team to provide operational support and configuration for supported solutions 
• Collaborates with team to develop and maintain Terraform scripts and Azure infrastructure definitions 
• Investigates escalated support incidents relevant to scope of services 
• Supports testing, operational issues and break/fix support 
• Contributes to best practice, standardize and optimize initiatives 
• Document solutions, findings and recommendations 
• Follow direction from project leads to implement Azure platform requirements
• Interact and support cross-functional teams to architect, design, develop, test, and release infrastructure definitions via Terraform automation
• Work with infrastructure as code (IaC) automation using support of client Azure based computing platform management.
• Demonstrate deep knowledge of Azure resource configuration, including networking, secrets protection, pass-through authentication, and Azure monitoring.
• Demonstrate knowledge in various DevOps domains (Agile, source control management, pipeline automation, CI/CD best practices, etc.)
• Implement Proof-of-Concept projects to validate new Azure/IaC solutions
• Build templates, workflows, proof-of-concepts for various infrastructure and networking use cases as directed
• Implement provided architectural solutions/designs in various DevOps disciplines
• Work with offshore team members as required as well as clients for resolving technical dependencies, issues, and risks
• Support common vision, practices, and capabilities across teams 
• Engage with Technical Architects and technical staff to determine the most appropriate technical strategy and designs to meet business needs.

• MUST have current experience working in Azure and Azure DevOps and 10+ years overall experience
• Microsoft Certified DevOps Engineer Expert Certification-highly preferred
• MUST have deep experience working with terraform
• Terraform Certification-Highly preferred
• Strong knowledge of DevOps domains including Source Code Management, Continuous Integration, Deployment Automation, Infrastructure as Code, Cloud computing, etc.
• Experience with general DevOps tooling (Git, Atlassian Jira/Confluence, Azure DevOps, GitHub, Python, etc.)
  • Specific experience with Terraform Enterprise required (Terraform certification preferred)
  • Specific experience with Azure resource management (Azure certification preferred)
• Strong experience with managing MicroSoft Azure cloud resources, particularly automation of resource instantiation/configuration, monitoring, and resource management.
• Strong understanding of infrastructure release and maintenance within a complex environment is required
• Minimum of 2 years of scripting experience (PowerShell, Python, Bash, etc.)
• Client facing or consulting experience highly preferred
• Ability to communicate effectively via multiple channels (verbal, written, etc.) with technical and non-technical staff
• Excellent troubleshooting and problem-solving skills
• Flexible and adaptable attitude, disciplined to manage multiple responsibilities and adjust to varied environments.

The salary range for this position takes into consideration a variety of factors, including but not limited to skill sets, level of experience, applicable office location, training, licensure and certifications, and other business and organizational needs. The new hire salary range displays the minimum and maximum salary targets for this position across all US locations, and the range has not been adjusted for any specific state differentials. It is not typical for a candidate to be hired at or near the top of the range for their role, and compensation decisions are dependent on the unique facts and circumstances regarding each candidate. A reasonable estimate of the current salary range for this position is $73,008 to $170,640. Please note that the salary range posted reflects the base salary only and does not include benefits or any potential equity or variable bonus programs. Information regarding the benefits available for this position are in our benefits overview.

 

WHO WE ARE

Perficient is a leading global digital consultancy. We imagine, create, engineer, and run digital transformation solutions that help our clients exceed customers’ expectations, outpace competition, and grow their business. With unparalleled strategy, creative, and technology capabilities, our colleagues bring big thinking and innovative ideas, along with a practical approach to help our clients – the world’s largest enterprises and biggest brands succeed.

 

WHAT WE BELIEVE

At Perficient, we promise to challenge, champion, and celebrate our people. You will experience a unique and collaborative culture that values every voice. Join our team, and you’ll become part of something truly special.

 

We believe in developing a workforce that is as diverse and inclusive as the clients we work with. We’re committed to actively listening, learning, and acting to further advance our organization, our communities, and our future leaders… and we’re not done yet.

 

Perficient, Inc. proudly provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, amnesty, or status as a protected veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws. Perficient, Inc. complies with applicable state and local laws governing non-discrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including, but not limited to, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training. Perficient, Inc. expressly prohibits any form of unlawful employee harassment based on race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, genetic information, disability, or covered veterans. Improper interference with the ability of Perficient, Inc. employees to perform their expected job duties is absolutely not tolerated.

 

Applications will be accepted until the position is filled or the posting removed.

 

Disability Accommodations:

 

Perficient is committed to providing a barrier-free employment process with reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities and disabled veterans in our job application procedures. If you need assistance or accommodation due to a disability, please contact us.

 

 

Disclaimer:  The above statements are not intended to be a complete statement of job content, rather to act as a guide to the essential functions performed by the employee assigned to this classification.  Management retains the discretion to add or change the duties of the position at any time. #LI-KO1 #LI-Remote #LI-Azure #DevOps #Terraform

Perficient is always looking for the best and brightest talent and we need you! We’re a quickly growing, global digital consulting leader, and we’re transforming the world’s largest enterprises and biggest brands. You’ll work with the latest technologies, expand your skills, experience work-life balance, and become a part of our global community of talented, diverse, and knowledgeable colleagues. Apply