DevOps Engineer (Azure)

TL;DR

DevOps Engineer (Azure): Building and optimizing infrastructure, CI/CD pipelines, and deployment processes for pharmaceutical clinical trial systems with an accent on Azure Kubernetes Service (AKS) and automation. Focus on scaling containerized environments, improving observability through Grafana and Prometheus, and ensuring reliable release cycles.

Location: Full-time permanent employment in Almaty, Kazakhstan

Company

A leading Contract Research Organization (CRO) with 30 years of experience in the pharmaceutical industry, supporting clinical trials globally.

What you will do

• Design and manage CI/CD pipelines for continuous integration and deployment.
• Deploy, manage, and scale applications using Azure Kubernetes Service (AKS).
• Build and maintain Docker images and containerized environments.
• Implement monitoring and observability solutions using Grafana, Prometheus, and ELK.
• Develop automation scripts using PowerShell and Bash.
• Collaborate with development teams to optimize system architecture and release cycles.

Requirements

• Must be based in Kazakhstan for permanent employment.
• At least 3 years of experience as a DevOps Engineer.
• Proficiency with Azure DevOps, Docker, and Kubernetes (AKS).
• Experience in Windows and Linux administration and IIS configuration.
• Strong knowledge of .NET (C# / ASP.NET) to support application build and deployment processes.
• English: Full working proficiency required.

Nice to have

• Experience with Helm and cert-manager.
• Knowledge of Node.js, Python, or Go for creating supporting tools and scripts.
• Experience managing Nginx, Tomcat, or Zabbix.

Culture & Benefits

• International environment with colleagues around the world.
• Intensive induction program and continuous technical and industry-related trainings.
• Opportunity to work on diverse projects, including ERP, BPM, and document management systems.
• Stable, privately-owned company with organic growth since 1995.
• Friendly and supportive team atmosphere.