Senior DevOps Engineer (Azure AI / GenAI Solutions)
We are looking for a Senior DevOps Engineer to join our GenAI development team and support the delivery and operation of cloud-based AI solutions in a secure enterprise environment. The team develops and maintains Retrieval-Augmented Generation (RAG) solutions, Proofs of Concept (PoCs), and AI-powered applications leveraging Azure AI services and modern cloud technologies. This role combines hands-on work with Azure-based services and platforms, operational ownership, and cross-team coordination, working closely with the development team to support AI platforms and applications running on Azure while operating within enterprise processes, security requirements, and operational constraints.
Responsibilities
- Support DevOps activities for Azure-based AI and GenAI solutions
- Support and maintain Azure Kubernetes Service (AKS) environments
- Work with Azure DevOps pipelines, release processes, and deployment activities
- Support and troubleshoot Azure AI Search and AI Services (Foundry)
- Support and maintain operational workflows involving n8n and LangSmith
- Coordinate activities related to WAFs, firewalls, private networking, and secure connectivity
- Monitor, investigate, and help resolve operational and deployment-related issues
- Manage and track tickets, service requests, approvals, and dependencies across multiple teams
- Collaborate with development, QA, infrastructure, security, and platform teams to deliver changes and resolve issues
- Drive DevOps-related activities from initiation to completion and ensure timely follow-up on open actions
- Contribute to secure, reliable, and efficient operation of cloud-based solutions
Requirements
- 3+ years of hands-on production experience with Azure, Azure DevOps, and Azure Kubernetes Service (AKS)
- Proficiency in Azure AI Search and AI Services (Foundry)
- Experience with n8n and LangSmith
- Knowledge of WAFs, firewalls, and Private Links
- Experience working in secure enterprise environments with restricted access and governance controls
- Experience supporting production systems through ticket-driven operational processes
- Ability to coordinate activities across multiple teams and stakeholders
- Strong ownership mindset and ability to drive tasks to completion
- Strong organizational, communication, and follow-through skills
- Ability to work independently with minimal supervision
- English proficiency at B2 level or higher
Nice to have
- Experience with Dataiku or similar data science platforms
- Familiarity with OpenWebUI
- Experience supporting R&D initiatives, proofs of concept, and rapid prototyping environments
- Experience with monitoring, logging, and observability tools
