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Azure DevOps Lead Engineer

--OPEXOR KSA--

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As a member of our organization, you will work cross-functionally with teams across the business to design, build, and deliver innovative, market-leading products. You will join a growing company that offers competitive benefits, clear opportunities for career advancement, and the chance to learn and grow alongside accomplished industry leaders. We are seeking an experienced, high-performing professional who is motivated to make a meaningful impact.

This role requires both creativity and analytical rigor The ideal candidate is proactive, solution-oriented, and demonstrates a strong sense of ownership with a results-driven mindset. Success in this position requires excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to execute effectively in a fast-paced environment.

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Role OverviewKey ResponsibilitiesRequired Skills and ExperienceRequired CertificationsExpected Deliverables

Role Overview

  • Opexor is seeking a hands-on Azure DevOps Lead Engineer to lead the implementation of Azure DevOps Services, repositories, YAML pipelines, CI/CD workflows, agent pools, artifact management, approval gates, and deployment automation. 
  • This role will be responsible for converting the DevSecOps architecture into working Azure DevOps capabilities across cloud and on-premises environments.
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Key Responsibilities

  • Configure Azure DevOps projects, repositories, branch policies, pull request rules, and security permissions.  
  • Build reusable YAML pipeline templates for application build, test, scan, package, publish, promote, and deploy workflows.  
  • Configure CI/CD pipelines for frontend, backend, and middleware applications.  
  • Implement pipelines for ANT, Maven, npm/yarn, and IBM IIB / ACE BAR file build processes.  
  • Configure hosted agent pools for cloud Dev and SIT environments.  
  • Configure self-hosted agents for UAT, Production, and DR environments.  
  • Implement Azure DevOps environments, manual approvals, dual approval workflows, checks, and release controls.  
  • Integrate Azure Key Vault for secrets and credential management.  
  • Implement artifact publishing, versioning, and controlled promotion workflows.  
  • Support integration with security tools, SIEM, ITSM, and vulnerability management platforms.  
  • Create pipeline runbooks, technical documentation, and handover materials.  
  • Mentor engineers and support troubleshooting during implementation.  
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Required Skills and Experience

  • 8+ years of technology experience.  
  • 5+ years of hands-on Azure DevOps Services experience.  
  • 6+ years of CI/CD engineering experience.  
  • Strong experience with Azure Repos, Azure Pipelines, YAML templates, environments, approvals, variable groups, service connections, and artifact publishing.  
  • Experience with self-hosted Azure DevOps agents in restricted or on-premises environments.  
  • Strong understanding of Git workflows, branch policies, pull requests, merge controls, and code review.  
  • Hands-on build automation experience with Maven, ANT, npm/yarn, and scripting.  
  • Experience integrating security scanning tools into CI/CD pipelines.  
  • Experience with Azure Key Vault and secure secret handling.  
  • Strong scripting skills using PowerShell, Bash, Python, or equivalent.  
  • Experience with release management, rollback workflows, and deployment traceability.  
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Required Certifications

  • Microsoft Certified: DevOps Engineer Expert.  
  • Microsoft Certified: Azure Administrator Associate.  
  • Microsoft Certified: Azure Developer Associate.  
  • Azure Security Engineer Associate is a plus.  
  • DevOps Foundation or equivalent certification is a plus.  
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Expected Deliverables

  • Azure DevOps repository and project configuration.  
  • Branching and pull request policy setup.  
  • Reusable YAML pipeline templates.  
  • Hosted and self-hosted agent pool configuration.  
  • CI/CD pipelines for Dev, SIT, UAT, Production, and DR.  
  • Azure Key Vault integration.  
  • Artifact publishing and promotion workflows.  
  • Approval gates and release checks.  
  • Pipeline runbooks and KT documentation. 
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Key Responsibilities

  • Present technical solutions
  • Meet sprint objectives
  • Translate requirements into solutions
  • Design and build systems
  • Maintain platforms and integrations

Must Have

  • Bachelor Degree or Higher
  • Passion for software products
  • Perfect written English
  • Highly creative and autonomous
  • Valid work permit for GCC

Nice to have

  • Technical documentation experience
  • Multi-language programming skills
  • Cloud platform and AI exposure
  • Strong analytical skills

What Makes This Role Rewarding?


  • A highly capable team of professionals working within a collaborative, inclusive, and transparent culture
  • Strong leadership that empowers teams with effective tools, sound decision-making, and flexible work practices
  • A streamlined operating environment that minimizes bureaucracy and enables ownership, accountability, and autonomy
  • Opportunities to broaden industry knowledge by working across diverse business sectors
  • The ability to design and deliver impactful technical solutions that provide ongoing value to customers and end users.
  • Meaningful responsibilities and engaging challenges within a fast-growing, continuously evolving organization

What We Offer

At Opexor, every team member, whether working remotely or in person, has the opportunity to see the direct impact of their work and contribute meaningfully to the company’s success. We value ownership, accountability, and outcomes, ensuring individual contributions are visible and recognized.
We actively foster connection and engagement across distributed teams through a mix of virtual and in-person initiatives, including wellness activities, team-building events, knowledge-sharing sessions, and social gatherings designed to strengthen collaboration and culture regardless of location.

Perks

Competitive compensation package
Flexible PTO.

Professional Development

Grow expertise with enterprise grade platforms.

Team Collaboration

Join a skilled supportive engineering team.

Travel

Depending on the role, opportunities for international travel and professional exposure may be available.

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