Lead/Senior Azure Cloud Engineer

*This position is fully remote only for employment in Bulgaria. However, people can also work in one of our offices in Sofia or Varna if they prefer to.

About DataArt

DataArt is a global software engineering firm and a trusted technology partner for market leaders and visionaries. Our world-class team designs and engineers data-driven, cloud-native solutions to deliver immediate and enduring business value.

We promote a culture of radical respect, prioritizing your personal well-being as much as your expertise. We stand firmly against prejudice and inequality, valuing each of our employees equally.

We respect the autonomy of others before all else, offering remote, onsite, and hybrid work options. Our Learning and development centers, R&D labs, and mentorship programs encourage professional growth.

Our long-term approach to collaboration with clients and colleagues alike focuses on building partnerships that extend beyond one-off projects. We provide the ability to switch between projects and technology stacks, creating opportunities for exploration through our learning and networking systems to advance your career.

Position Overview

We’re looking for a highly skilled Lead/Senior Azure DevOps Engineer to drive the design, automation, and management of Azure Cloud infrastructure and CI/CD workflows. You will play a key role in improving deployment efficiency, ensuring system reliability, and implementing DevOps best practices. If you thrive in cloud environments, have deep expertise in Azure, and are passionate about automation and scalability, we’d love to hear from you.

Responsibilities

• Lead and mentor a team of DevOps engineers, fostering best practices and efficiency
• Design, implement, and maintain CI/CD pipelines for seamless deployment across environments
• Architect and implement Azure Cloud-based solutions
• Adopt automated infrastructure provisioning using Terraform, Bicep, or ARM templates
• Automate routine tasks and configuration management with Ansible, PowerShell, or Bash
• Implement security best practices in cloud environments, including IAM, network security,y, and compliance adherence
• Monitor system performance, troubleshoot issues, and enhance observability using tools like Azure Monitor, Prometheus, Grafana, or Datadog
• Collaborate with development, security, and operations teams to enhance system reliability and scalability
• Optimize cloud costs and ensure efficient resource utilization
• Drive incident response, root cause analysis, and continuous improvement initiatives 

Requirements

• 5+ years of experience in DevOps, cloud engineering, or infrastructure automation
• Strong expertise in Azure Cloud Services and Azure DevOps/GitHub Actions
• Hands-on experience with Infrastructure as Code (IaC) tools such as Terraform, Bicep, or ARM templates
• Proficiency in scripting and automation with PowerShell, Bash or Python
• Experience with Kubernetes (AKS), Docker, and containerized workloads
• Strong understanding of CI/CD principles, pipeline automation, and best practices
• Solid experience in monitoring, logging, and alerting tools like Azure Monitor, Prometheus, Grafana, or ELK Stack
• Knowledge of security best practices, including RBAC, identity management, and cloud governance
• Experience with configuration management tools like Ansible or Chef
• Familiarity with Git and branching strategies
• Excellent problem-solving skills, communication, and teamwork

What We Offer

• Unique corporate culture – no micromanagement, friendly atmosphere, freedom, and mutual respect
• Flexible schedule – ability to change projects, to work from home, and to try yourself in different roles
• Professional Development Map – a comprehensive map of your professional development within DataArt
• We hire people not for a project but for the company. If the project (or your work in it) is over, you go to another project or to a paid “Idle”.
• Social benefits – additional health insurance, life insurance, sports card, etc.
• Opportunity to work from another DataArt office in a different city or country (temporary or permanently)
• Free English courses
• Cozy office with a great atmosphere
• Snacks, drinks, and fruits are always available

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