Job Description

Azure Architect & Engineer (CPT/JHB Hybrid) IT - Software Development
Cape Town - Western Cape ~ Johannesburg - GautengENVIRONMENT:YOUR technical expertise & versatility is sought to fill the dual role of an Azure Architect & Engineer where you will design & build solutions for clients of a provider of comprehensive IT solutions with a customer base across South Africa and parts of the United Kingdom. The successful incumbent must possess a solid understanding of Azure DevOps, CI/CD pipelines, Version Control systems such as Git and have experience working with Project Management methodologies such as Agile, Scrum or Kanban as this will enable them to plan, execute and monitor Development projects. You also require experience with Backlog Management, Sprint Planning and have the ability to quickly troubleshoot issues and devise solutions which is crucial for minimizing disruptions in Development workflows.REQUIREMENTS:

• Proficiency, in Azure DevOps: The ideal candidate should possess an understanding of Azure DevOps encompassing both its aspects and functional capabilities.
• Strong Technical Skills: It is important for the candidate to have expertise in areas, including CI/CD pipelines, Version Control systems like Git, automation techniques.
• Knowledge of Azure Cloud Services; Familiarity with Microsoft Azure cloud services is necessary since Azure DevOps often integrates with these resources.
• Project Management Experience: The candidate should have experience working with Project Management methodologies such as Agile, Scrum or Kanban. This will enable them to plan, execute and monitor Development projects.
• Problem Solving Aptitude; The ability to quickly troubleshoot issues and devise solutions which is crucial for minimizing disruptions in Development workflows.
• Communication and Collaboration Skills: Strong communication skills are necessary for interaction with the Conclusion Enablement stakeholders involved in the Development process including Developers, Product Managers, etc.
• Continuous Improvement Mindset: A commitment to improvement is essential along with an inclination towards optimizing processes, collaboration with other apps and workflows within Azure DevOps.
• Security Awareness: An understanding of Security practices to ensure that Development processes align, with Security requirements.
• Documentation Skills: The ability to document processes effectively completes the skill set required for this role.
• Backlog Management.
• Sprint Planning.
• Own reliable transport required.

Nice to haves

• PowerShell.
• Python.
• ARM templates.
• Optional are the scripting languages such as PowerShell and Python as well as infrastructure as code using ARM templates.

ATTRIBUTES:

• A service-oriented mindset.
• Understands the importance of documentation.
• Attention to detail, but also has good memory recall.
• Open to learn, but also willing to teach.

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