DevOps Engineer Azure / Microsoft Stack

Project overview

We are looking for an experienced DevOps Engineer to support an international consultancy. In this role, you will be responsible for the stable operation of a portfolio of mission-critical applications. You will manage deployments, upgrades, and releases via Azure, AKS, and a Microsoft-based platform, ensuring that business-critical systems are always available and performant.

Your tasks include resolving production outages, performance optimization, automation of operational tasks, and root cause analyses. You will proactively work on the stability and availability of systems and contribute to continuous improvement.

We expect extensive practical experience as a DevOps, Platform, or Application Operations Engineer with enterprise applications in production environments. In-depth knowledge of Microsoft Azure (AKS, Docker, Linux), Azure DevOps Pipelines, YAML configuration, and automated deployment and release management processes is required. You should have automation experience with PowerShell, AWX, and Rafay and be able to support Windows Server, IIS, .NET applications, and SQL Server.

Experience with Application Monitoring, Incident Management, Performance Troubleshooting, and RCA is essential. Knowledge of ITIL processes and the ability to maintain SOPs and Runbooks are required.

The location is Budapest with a hybrid work arrangement: 60% remote, 2 days per week on-site. The project is initially limited to 5 months, with an extension possible. Collaboration is on a freelance basis (B2B).

Project details

• Start: flexible
• Duration: 5 months initially
• Remote: hybrid
• Location: Budapest, HU
• Languages: German