Release Engineer (Azure DevOps, PowerShell, GitHub

ENVIRONMENT:

BE responsible for planning, automating, and executing software builds and releases within a Microsoft-based environment as the next Release Engineer wanted by a provider of cutting-edge HealthTech solutions in Joburg. Your role will include managing CI/CD pipelines, ensuring smooth deployments to Azure, and maintaining high standards for software delivery in .NET ecosystems. The ideal candidate must have experience with the following tech toolset: Azure DevOps Pipelines, GitHub Actions (for MS Stack), Azure Repos, GitHub Enterprise, PowerShell, YAML (for pipeline definitions), Bicep, Azure (App Services, Azure SQL, Azure Functions, Storage Accounts), Azure Monitor, Application Insights, etc.

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