Senior Azure Devops Engg ( 100 % Remote). - W2 only

Job DescriptionOur Client which is a large Org is urgently looking for Sr.Azure Devops Engg ( 100 % Remote).Senior Azure DevOps Engineer - Workbench Core PlatformLocation - Montvale, NJ W2 Candidates Only.(No C2C or Third Party from Vendors ) Implements, automates, and manages IaaS/PaaS services, CI/CD pipelines, and infrastructure as code (IaC) within Azure environments to ensure scalable and secure, high-availability, and cost-effective deployments.Infrastructure as Code (IaC):Designing and managing Azure resources using tools like Terraform or ARM templates.CI/CD Pipelines:Building and optimizing Azure Pipelines or GitHub Actions for automated testing and deployment.Azure Services:Expert knowledge of Azure networking, virtual machines, App Services, and Kubernetes (AKS).DevSecOps:Integrating security controls (SAST, vulnerability scanning) directly into pipelines.Monitoring & Optimization:Implementing logging and monitoring solutions (e.g., Azure Monitor, Log Analytics).Collaboration:Working with developers and security teams to improve, scale, and secure applications.End to End Release Engineering for Core PlatformLead the build, deployment, and validation pipeline for all Workbench core platform releases, ensuring alignment with the Global Release Calendar and readiness criteria.Execute and maintain CI/CD workflows, ensuring reliable and repeatable deployments across all environments.Environment Management & Operational StabilityOwn configuration, environment readiness, and technical dependencies needed for each release (e.g., GCP app registrations, Azure Foundry access, security groups).Troubleshoot and resolve environment issues quickly--partnering with Cloud OPS, Nexus, and feature teams.Release Governance & ComplianceProvide DevOps input into Release Readiness Reviews, Go/No Go decisions, and ensure audit ready artefacts (deployment logs, rollback plans, change requests).Work closely with Release Manager, Project Manager, and Global Security/Risk teams to ensure all deployments meet governance and compliance requirements.Incident Response & Hotfix DeliveryLead technical analysis and rapid remediation for production issues affecting Workbench or connected applications (e.g., logging failures, service outages).Build and deploy hotfixes outside normal release cadence while ensuring proper documentation and traceability.Automation & DevOps EnablementDrive continuous improvement of DevOps tooling, automation, and observability--logs, alerts, build quality gates, and deployment safety.Support the consolidation and optimization of release processes (e.g., transitioning from 12 week to 8 week cycles, improving pain points in testing and approvals).Cross Team Technical CollaborationCollaborate with global teams (Nexus, GTK OPS, Security, regional deployment teams) to ensure alignment of release tooling, operational readiness, and technical standards.Provide DevOps technical guidance to feature teams across AU, PH, and FJ pods. Experience: 5 years required