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.

About Position:

We are seeking an experienced Azure DevOps Engineer with 5 to 8 years of expertise in DevOps engineering, cloud infrastructure automation, Linux administration, and CI/CD implementation. The ideal candidate will possess strong experience in Azure cloud services, automation scripting, Jenkins, infrastructure management, and deployment automation. In this role, you will be responsible for designing, implementing, and maintaining DevOps pipelines, automating infrastructure processes, improving deployment efficiency, and ensuring the reliability of cloud-based environments. You will work closely with Development, Cloud, Security, and Operations teams to deliver scalable, secure, and highly available solutions.

• Role: Azure DevOps Engineer
• Location: Pune
• Experience: Between 5 to 8 Years
• Job Type: Full Time Employment

What You'll Do:

• Design, implement, and manage CI/CD pipelines for application delivery and infrastructure deployment.
• Develop and maintain Linux shell scripts to automate routine system administration and operational tasks.
• Build and optimize automation solutions for configuration management, monitoring, backups, and infrastructure provisioning.
• Configure, manage, and enhance Jenkins pipelines to automate build, test, deployment, and release processes.
• Deploy and maintain applications on Microsoft Azure cloud environments.
• Collaborate with developers, architects, and infrastructure teams to design scalable DevOps solutions.
• Manage source code repositories and branching strategies using Git.
• Monitor system performance, availability, and reliability across cloud and on-premises environments.
• Troubleshoot and resolve issues related to DevOps pipelines, infrastructure, deployment processes, and cloud services.
• Implement automation for provisioning and managing infrastructure environments.
• Support release management and environment management activities.
• Contribute to security best practices and DevSecOps initiatives.
• Create and maintain infrastructure documentation, operational procedures, and automation guides.
• Support application deployment and production release activities.
• Improve operational efficiencies through automation and process optimization.
• Evaluate emerging DevOps tools and technologies and recommend improvements.
• Mentor junior engineers and contribute to knowledge-sharing initiatives.
• Work closely with cross-functional teams to ensure successful project delivery.

Expertise You'll Bring:

• 5 to 8 years of experience in DevOps Engineering, Cloud Infrastructure, or System Administration.
• Strong expertise in Microsoft Azure cloud services and cloud infrastructure management.
• Hands-on experience with Azure DevOps practices and CI/CD pipeline implementation.
• Strong Linux system administration experience.
• Proficiency in scripting languages such as Bash, Python, or Perl.
• Experience designing and managing Jenkins-based automation pipelines.
• Strong knowledge of Git and version control best practices.
• Experience automating deployment, monitoring, and operational tasks.
• Good understanding of cloud infrastructure, virtualization, and networking concepts.
• Experience supporting production environments and troubleshooting complex infrastructure issues.
• Familiarity with Infrastructure as Code (IaC) concepts and tools.
• Understanding of containerization technologies and modern deployment architectures.
• Knowledge of monitoring, logging, and alerting tools.
• Familiarity with Agile and DevOps methodologies.
• Strong problem-solving and analytical capabilities.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills.
• Ability to work independently and effectively in fast-paced environments.

Benefits:

• Competitive salary and benefits package
• Culture focused on talent development with quarterly growth opportunities 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.

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?Persistent is an Equal Opportunity Employer and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any kind.?