Azure DevOps Engineer

This opportunity is based onsite in Downtown Phoenix, AZ, supporting a major state government initiative focused on modernizing large-scale cloud infrastructure and applications. This is a long-term contract-to-hire position working exclusively within the Microsoft Azure ecosystem. The environment you’ll be joining runs critical applications that support millions of users statewide — all built on .NET and Azure-based platforms.

If you’re passionate about building and maintaining impactful cloud environments, this is the place to do it. You’ll join a talented team of Azure professionals who are reimagining how public systems operate in the cloud. This is a hands-on engineering role with massive learning potential — from large-scale deployments and CI/CD pipelines to cloud automation and DevSecOps initiatives. The position offers strong technical growth, consistent overtime opportunities, and long-term career stability in a secure, high-impact environment.

Contract Duration: 12 - 24 Months

Required Skills & Experience

• 4+ years of hands-on experience with Microsoft Azure (IaaS & PaaS)

• Deep understanding of Azure DevOps (pipelines, builds, releases, repos, permissions)

• Proficiency in PowerShell scripting for automation and configuration

• Experience with Infrastructure-as-Code (Bicep, ARM templates, or Terraform)

• Strong knowledge of App Services, App Config, Key Vault, Virtual Machines, and Service Principals

• Familiarity with .NET Core / .NET Framework application deployment in Azure environments

• Ability to troubleshoot pipeline failures, agent issues, and build dependencies

Desired Skills & Experience

• Migration experience from TFVC to Git-based repositories

• Understanding of Azure security best practices and DevSecOps principles

• Experience supporting enterprise-level cloud modernization or government projects

• Knowledge of YAML pipelines, NuGet package management, and CI/CD automation

• Exposure to Azure networking concepts (VNets, NSGs, load balancers, etc.)

• Excellent communication and collaboration skills with development teams

What You Will Be Doing

Tech Breakdown

• 100% Microsoft Azure

Daily Responsibilities

• 80% Hands-On Engineering (Cloud Administration, CI/CD, Automation)

• 10% Project/Deployment Coordination

• 10% Team Collaboration and DevOps Strategy Sessions

You will receive the following benefits:

• Medical Insurance - Four medical plans to choose from for you and your family
• Dental & Orthodontia Benefits
• Vision Benefits
• Health Savings Account (HSA)
• Health and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
• Voluntary Life Insurance, Long-Term & Short-Term Disability Insurance
• Hospital Indemnity Insurance
• 401(k) including match with pre and post-tax options
• Paid Sick Time Leave
• Legal and Identity Protection Plans
• Pre-tax Commuter Benefit
• 529 College Saver Plan

Motion Recruitment Partners (MRP) is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All applicants must be currently authorized to work on a full-time basis in the country for which they are applying, and no sponsorship is currently available. Employment is subject to the successful completion of a pre-employment screening. Accommodation will be provided in all parts of the hiring process as required under MRP’s Employment Accommodation policy. Applicants need to make their needs known in advance.