Release Engineer (Azure DevOps, PowerShell, GitHub) (JHB) at Datafin Recruitment

DUTIES:

Build & Deployment Automation –

• Design and maintain CI/CD pipelines using Azure DevOps pipelines.
• Automate builds for .NET Core / .NET framework applications.
• Manage release pipelines to Azure App Services, IIS, and Azure SQL.

Version Control & Configuration Management –

• Administer Azure Repos or GitHub Enterprise.
• Maintain branching strategies (Git Flow) and enforce code quality policies.

Release Management –

• Plan, coordinate, and execute releases across development, staging, and production environments.
• Implement release gates and approvals using Azure DevOps environments.

Environment & Infrastructure Management –

• Deploy and manage infrastructure with ARM templates, Bicep, or Terraform (Azure Provider).
• Automate provisioning and scaling in Azure Cloud.

Monitoring & Incident Management –

• Implement monitoring with Azure Monitor, Application Insights, and Log Analytics.
• Manage rollback and recovery procedures in case of failed deployments.

Security & Compliance –

• Apply security best practices in Azure DevOps, including Role-Based Access Control (RBAC).
• Ensure secure handling of secrets with Azure Key Vault.

 REQUIREMENTS:

• CI/CD Tools: Azure DevOps Pipelines, GitHub Actions (for MS Stack)
• Version Control: Azure Repos, GitHub Enterprise
• Scripting & Automation: PowerShell, YAML (for pipeline definitions), Bicep
• Cloud Platform: Azure (App Services, Azure SQL, Azure Functions, Storage Accounts)
• Monitoring: Azure Monitor, Application Insights
• Security: Azure A