DevOps EngineerLocation: Plano, TX (Hybrid — 3 days/week onsite; only local candidates will be considered)Company Overview Our client is a leading multinational telecommunications technology company driving large-scale cloud modernization initiatives.Project Description Our client has an urgent need for a DevOps Engineer to automate and manage cloud deployments and support scalable, cloud-native systems.Key ResponsibilitiesAutomate cloud deployments using Terraform and AnsibleDesign and manage scalable CI/CD pipelines in Azure DevOpsDeploy and support microservices and containerized workloads using Kubernetes and DockerDeploy and monitor Azure resourcesImplement logging, monitoring, and observability solutions using Azure Log Analytics, Prometheus/Grafana, and OpenTelemetryOptimize cloud-native systems and collaborate with Development, QA, and Operations teams to improve delivery and enforce standardsMandatory SkillsStrong scripting skills (PowerShell, Bash, Python)Experience with version control (Git/GitHub/GitLab)Strong experience with Azure, Terraform, Ansible, and Azure DevOpsExperience with Kubernetes, Docker, and microservicesStrong communication skills to collaborate across Dev, QA, and Ops teams to enforce standards and streamline deliveryFamiliarity with Azure Databricks, observability tools, agile methodologies, cloud governance, and security best practicesNice-to-Have SkillsAzure DevOps Engineer Expert (AZ-400) certificationAzure Administrator Associate (AZ-104) certification