Azure Release/DevOps Engineer
Role summary
The Azure Release/DevOps Engineer will be responsible for executing and coordinating application releases across non-production and production environments. This role involves managing cross-functional release activities, cutovers, and deployment windows, with a focus on Azure AKS and Azure App Service. Key duties include building and maintaining CI/CD pipelines using GitHub Actions, ensuring release readiness, driving documentation, and supporting release governance through automation. The ideal candidate will have strong experience in application release management, hands-on Azure Cloud experience, and a proven ability to work cross-functionally.
Role: Azure Release/DevOps Engineer
Location: Toronto, ON (Hybrid- 3 days onsite)
Job Description/ Responsibilities
Key Responsibilities
- Execute and coordinate application releases across non production and production environments
- Manage cross functional release activities, cutovers, and deployment windows
- Support deployments on Azure AKS and Azure App Service (ASP)
- Build, maintain, and troubleshoot CI/CD pipelines using GitHub Actions
- Ensure release readiness, environment parity, and rollback plans
- Drive release documentation (runbooks, cutover plans) and post release validation
- Support release governance and continuous improvement through automation
Required Skills & Experience
- Strong experience in application release management / release engineering
- Hands on experience with Azure Cloud, including AKS and App Services
- CI/CD experience using GitHub Actions
- Proven ability to work cross functionally and manage complex releases
- Good understanding of deployment, security, and operational readiness practices
- What are the top 3 skills required for this role? Azure Cloud, GitHub Actions, CICD, Azure AKS and Azure App Service (ASP)