> Markdown version of [/jobs/ext/1407531-devops-manager-azure](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/jobs/ext/1407531-devops-manager-azure). Every page supports `.md` or `Accept: text/markdown`. Links point to the HTML versions so they work for humans too. Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # DevOps Manager (Azure) - **Company:** Merchants Fleet - **Location:** Boston, MA, United States - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Artificial Intelligence, Microsoft Azure, Cloud Computing, Cloud Computing Security, Information Systems, Databases, Continuous Integration, DevOps, Power BI, Azure Data Factory, Delivery Pipeline, Snowflake, Kubernetes, Information Technology, Data Analytics, Bicep, Machine Learning Operations, Cloud Migration, Azure Service Fabric, Terraform, Devsecops - **Published:** July 23, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.indeed.com/viewjob?jk=aad6a71c6be39280 ## About the Role * Strong hands-on experience with Microsoft Azure (infrastructure, networking, identity, platform services) * Deep expertise in CI/CD pipelines and automation (Azure DevOps preferred) * Proven experience with Infrastructure as Code (Terraform, Bicep, ARM, etc.) * Knowledge of containers, Kubernetes, or Azure PaaS * Solid understanding of cloud security, DevSecOps, and governance * Excellent communication skills with the ability to influence across teams * Passion for mentoring and building high-performing teams Your Experience * Proven success as a DevOps Lead or Manager with direct people leadership * Strong balance of hands-on engineering and strategic leadership * Experience managing production cloud environments at scale * Track record of improving delivery reliability and engineering velocity * Comfortable working cross-functionally across engineering, security, and product teams * Leadership Style We Value * Visionary thinker who delivers results * Leads by example and stays hands-on * Promotes transparency, trust, and psychological safety * Balances immediate needs with long-term sustainability * Takes ownership and drives outcomes Nice to Have * Experience with cloud migrations or modernization initiatives * Background in FinOps or cloud cost optimization * Experience in enterprise-scale or regulated environments, * Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Information Systems, or related field-or equivalent experience. ## Description We're looking for a visionary, hands-on DevOps Manager / Lead to shape and scale our DevOps practice. This is a unique opportunity for a leader who thrives at the intersection of technical execution and people leadership-someone who can set direction, mentor engineers, and actively contribute to building modern, cloud-first solutions. If you're passionate about Azure, automation, and building high-performing teams, this role gives you the platform to make a real impact., As our DevOps leader, you'll guide a talented team while staying close to the technology: * Lead & Grow a Team + Mentor and develop a high-performing DevOps team (2-5 engineers), fostering collaboration, ownership, and continuous improvement * Own the DevOps Strategy + Define and execute our Azure DevOps vision and roadmap aligned with business and engineering goals * Stay Hands-On + Design, build, and maintain CI/CD pipelines using Azure DevOps and modern tooling * Drive Cloud & Modernization Initiatives + Lead efforts to modernize applications and platforms in a cloud-first environment * Enable Scalable Delivery + Partner with engineering teams to improve reliability, scalability, security, and speed * Implement Infrastructure as Code + Use ARM, Bicep, Terraform, or similar tools to build and manage infrastructure * Support Data & Analytics Pipelines + Build CI/CD for Azure Data Factory, Snowflake, Power BI, and database deployments * Advance DevSecOps & MLOps + Implement secure, automated pipelines for applications, data, and AI/ML workloads * Optimize & Govern + Improve cloud performance, cost efficiency, and ensure compliance and best practices * Act as a Technical Leader + Serve as an escalation point and collaborate across architecture, security, and product teams ## Related Videos - [From DevOps to Scaled DevOps: How We’re Rebuilding Continuous Delivery as a Platform](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/100018-from-devops-to-scaled-devops-how-we-re-rebuilding-continuous-delivery-as-a-platform) - [My journey into DevOps world - How it all started!](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/545-my-journey-into-devops-world-how-it-all-started) - [Beyond Dashboards: Fixing Text-to-SQL with Semantic RAG](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/2036-beyond-dashboards-fixing-text-to-sql-with-semantic-rag) - [Back(end) to the Future: Embracing the continuous Evolution of Infrastructure and Code](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/440-back-end-to-the-future-embracing-the-continuous-evolution-of-infrastructure-and-code) - [The journey from developer to devops - what i've learnt along the way](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/238-the-journey-from-developer-to-devops-what-i-ve-learnt-along-the-way) - [#90DaysOfDevOps - The DevOps Learning Journey](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/548-90daysofdevops-the-devops-learning-journey) ## Related Articles - [What Are The Top Skills Required For Azure Developers?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/77-what-are-the-top-skills-required-for-azure-developers) - [DevOps Engineer Salary [2023]](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/203-devops-engineer-salary-2023) - [Should Tech Managers Be Developers First? Pros and Cons](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/327-should-tech-managers-be-developers-first-pros-and-cons) - [Dev Digest 162: AI careers, MCP, AWS best practices & floppy sweaters](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/571-dev-digest-162-ai-careers-mcp-aws-best-practices-floppy-sweaters) - [Navigating the AI Shift](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/629-navigating-the-ai-shift) - [Dev Digest 120 - Apple and peers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/455-dev-digest-120-apple-and-peers)