Build and Release Engineer - Azure

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We are seeking an experienced Build and Release Engineer with a strong background in building and deploying .NET and Angular applications in IIS using Azure DevOps. Your expertise in automation and scripting using PowerShell/Bash/Shell will be essential in maintaining a highly productive and reliable release cycle.

• Build and Deployment Automation: Design, implement, and maintain automated build and deployment pipelines for .NET and Angular applications using Azure DevOps.
• Configuration Management: Manage and version control application configurations, settings, and deployment scripts to ensure consistency and repeatability of the release process.
• Continuous Integration: Continuously integrate code changes from development teams into shared repositories and ensure automated builds are triggered with every commit.
• Continuous Deployment: Facilitate the continuous deployment process to multiple cloud environments (Azure), including staging, testing, and production, while ensuring smooth and error-free transitions.
• Release Coordination: Collaborate with development, testing, and operations teams to plan, schedule, and execute releases, ensuring minimal downtime and maximum availability.
• Support the entire production and staging environments for reliability, uptime, with 99.99%
• Monitoring and Troubleshooting: Monitor application deployments, identify and resolve issues related to build failures, deployment errors, and performance bottlenecks.
• Scripting and Automation: Utilize PowerShell/Bash/Shell scripting to automate repetitive tasks, enhance efficiency, and maintain consistency across the release process.
• Version Control: Manage and maintain version control systems (e.g., Git) for application code and configuration files, ensuring proper branching and merging strategies.
• Infrastructure Management: Work closely with infrastructure teams to ensure the availability and reliability of build and deployment environments, including IIS and other application servers.
• Documentation: Create and maintain detailed documentation for build and release processes, ensuring easy onboarding of new team members and effective knowledge transfer.

• Master's/Bachelor's degree in computer science, Software Engineering, or a related field, or equivalent practical experience.
• 4 - 6 years of experience as a Build and Release Engineer/DevOps Engineer, or a similar role in software development.
• 4 years of strong expertise in building and deploying .NET and Angular applications in IIS.
• 3+ years of experience in creating CI/CD pipelines using YAML scripts.
• Hands-on experience with Azure DevOps.
• Proficiency in scripting languages such as PowerShell/Bash/Shell for automation.
• Solid understanding of version control systems, especially Git.
• Knowledge of Monitoring tools (Newrelic, Log Analytics workspace, and CloudWatch)
• Knowledge of Microsoft Web Server (IIS), and Linux Web Server (Apache) Administration
• Provide maintenance and support 24/7, collaborating with developers on software requirements

• Working proficiency and communication skills in verbal and written English
• Excellent attention to detail and organization skills and ability to articulate ideas clearly and concisely
• Ability to work effectively within a changing environment that is going through high growth
• Exceptional follow-through, personal drive, and ability to understand direction and feedback

Qualification

Bachelor's Degree