Cloud Engineer - DevOps and Automation at Tek Experts

Tek Experts provides the services of a uniquely passionate and expert workforce that takes intense pride in helping companies manage their business operations. We care about the work we do, the companies we partner with and the customers they serve.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Cloud Engineer - DevOps and Automation

Location: Victoria Island, Lagos
Job ID: 16280
Job Type: Full-time (Hybrid)

Overview

• We're seeking a Cloud Engineer - DevOps & Automation to build and optimize CI/CD pipelines, infrastructure automation, and cloud-native solutions on Microsoft Azure.
• As part of the Microsoft Cloud Center of Excellence (CoE), you will drive continuous integration, deployment automation, infrastructure as code (IaC), and cloud security best practices across hybrid and multi-cloud environments.
• The ideal candidate has hands-on expertise in Azure DevOps, GitHub Actions, Terraform/Bicep, Kubernetes, and automation frameworks to improve scalability, reliability, and operational efficiency.
• At TeKnowledge, your work makes an impact from day one. We partner with organizations to deliver AI-First Expert Technology Services that drive meaningful impact in AI, Customer Experience, and Cybersecurity. We turn complexity into clarity and potential into progress—in a place where people lead and tech empowers.
• You’ll be part of a diverse and inclusive team where trust, teamwork, and shared success fuel everything we do. We push boundaries, using advanced technologies to solve complex challenges for clients around the world.
• Here, your work drives real change, and your ideas help shape the future of technology. We invest in you with top-tier training, mentorship, and career development—ensuring you stay ahead in an ever-evolving world.

Why You’ll Enjoy It Here

• Be Part of Something Big - A growing company where your contributions matter.
• Make an Immediate Impact - Support groundbreaking technologies with real-world results.
• Work on Cutting-Edge Tech - AI, cybersecurity, and next-gen digital solutions.
• Thrive in an Inclusive Team - A culture built on trust, collaboration, and respect.
• We Care - Integrity, empathy, and purpose guide every decision.
• We’re looking for innovators, problem-solvers, and experts ready to drive change and grow with us.
• We Are TeKnowledge. Where People Lead and Tech Empowers.

Responsibilities

• Design and maintain CI/CD pipelines using Azure DevOps, GitHub Actions, or Jenkins.
• Automate build, test, and deployment workflows for applications and infrastructure.
• Implement GitOps best practices using ArgoCD, Flux, or Terraform Cloud.
• Ensure secure code scanning and compliance checks using SonarQube, Snyk, and Microsoft Defender for DevOps.
• Optimize release management with Blue-Green, Canary, and Feature Flags.
• Automate infrastructure provisioning using Terraform, Bicep, and ARM Templates.
• Deploy and manage Kubernetes (AKS), containerized applications, and microservices.
• Implement self-healing infrastructure using Azure Monitor, Log Analytics, and Auto-scaling.
• Automate networking, security, and identity configurations using PowerShell, Azure CLI, and Python.
• Set up end-to-end monitoring and alerting using Azure Monitor, Application Insights, and Log Analytics.
• Implement AI-driven anomaly detection and predictive monitoring using Azure Metrics Advisor.
• Automate incident response workflows using Logic Apps, Event Grid, and Azure Functions.
• Improve observability with distributed tracing tools like OpenTelemetry and Jaeger.
• Enforce cloud security controls using Azure Policy, Defender for Cloud, and RBAC.
• Automate governance and compliance enforcement for SOC2, ISO 27001, NIST, HIPAA, and CIS benchmarks.
• Implement cost-optimization strategies using Azure Cost Management APIs and FinOps principles.
• Support multi-cloud (Azure, OCI) CI/CD and automation frameworks.
• Implement cross-cloud identity federation, workload deployment, and security compliance.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in DevOps, Cloud Automation, and CI/CD Pipelines, with at least 1 year in Azure.
• Strong expertise in Azure DevOps, GitHub Actions, Terraform, Bicep, and ARM Templates.
• Experience with container orchestration (AKS, Docker, Kubernetes, Helm Charts).
• Hands-on experience in SRE, monitoring, logging, and incident response automation.
• Solid understanding of security best practices, RBAC, IAM, and compliance automation.
• Strong written and verbal English skills are required for effective communication.
• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills for debugging and optimizing automation workflows.
• Excellent collaboration and communication skills for working with Security and Cloud teams.
• Ability to document automation frameworks, security policies, and CI/CD workflows.

Preferred Skills:

• Experience with multi-cloud DevOps and hybrid cloud automation.
• Familiarity with Service Mesh and API Gateway automation.
• Certifications such as Microsoft Certified: DevOps Engineer Expert, Terraform Associate.
• Strong knowledge of serverless automation using Azure Functions and Event-Driven Architecture.

Application Closing Date
Not Specified.

How to Apply
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