Job Summary:
Avanade is seeking a Junior DevOps Engineer to support the implementation of modern DevOps solutions across cloud and platform ecosystems. This role focuses on hands-on delivery, automation, and standardization, working closely with senior engineers and client teams to deliver scalable and production-ready DevOps solutions.
Responsibilities:
• Support implementation of CI/CD pipelines using GitHub Actions, Azure DevOps, or similar platforms
• Contribute to migration efforts (e.g., Azure DevOps → GitHub, CI/CD modernization)
• Assist in building and maintaining Infrastructure as Code (Terraform, Bicep, or equivalent)
• Troubleshoot build, release, and environment issues across development lifecycles
• Apply secure engineering practices including code scanning, testing, and policy enforcement
• Leverage automation and AI-assisted tooling (e.g., Copilot) to improve delivery speed and consistency
• Contribute to reusable templates, modules, and standardized DevOps patterns
• Reduce manual effort through scripting and pipeline optimization
• Work with development, infrastructure, and security teams to support end-to-end delivery
• Participate in Agile ceremonies and contribute to backlog refinement and technical tasks
• Support knowledge sharing through documentation and team collaboration
• Monitor pipeline health and deployment reliability
• Identify opportunities to improve performance, reduce cost, and simplify processes
• Support implementation of logging, monitoring, and basic operational practices
Qualifications:
Required:
• 1+ year of hands-on experience in software development, IT, or DevOps-related work (including internships, co-ops, or equivalent practical experience)
• Foundational knowledge of Git-based version control (GitHub preferred)
• Foundational knowledge of CI/CD concepts and tooling
• Foundational knowledge of scripting (PowerShell, Bash, or Python)
• Exposure to cloud platforms (Azure, AWS, or GCP) and basic services
• Familiarity with Infrastructure as Code concepts (Terraform or similar)
• Understanding of CI/CD pipelines and automation
• Understanding of branching strategies and code management
• Understanding of Agile or iterative delivery models
Preferred:
• Experience with GitHub (Actions, workflows, repositories, migrations)
• Exposure to containerization (Docker) or Kubernetes concepts
• Familiarity with DevSecOps practices (code scanning, secrets management)
• Experience using AI-assisted development tools (e.g., GitHub Copilot)
• Exposure to enterprise environments or consulting engagements
Company:
Avanade provides innovative digital and cloud services, business solutions and design-led experiences on the Microsoft ecosystem. It is a sub-organization of Microsoft. Founded in 2000, the company is headquartered in Seattle, USA, with a team of 10001+ employees. The company is currently Late Stage.