Senior Azure DevOps Engineer - Cloud Migration Role in Columbus
Career & Market Insight
Career Development Value: This role sits at the intersection of two high-demand disciplines — cloud infrastructure (Azure) and platform engineering for microservices modernization. Engineers who complete large-scale legacy-to-cloud migration projects gain rare, portfolio-defining experience that commands premium salaries in the market.
Market Compensation Context: Senior Azure DevOps Engineers in the US market typically earn $130,000–$170,000 annually. In LATAM (Argentina, Brazil, Mexico), senior DevOps contractors working for US clients typically earn $50,000–$90,000 USD/year, which is highly competitive locally. Oowlish's undisclosed compensation warrants direct clarification during the interview process.
Skills You'll Build:
- Large-scale Azure cloud architecture and IaC (Terraform/Bicep)
- Kubernetes orchestration in production environments
- CI/CD pipeline design for distributed engineering squads
- AI-assisted development tooling — an increasingly rare and valuable skill
Green Flags: Great Place to Work certification, international client exposure, structured English program, and explicit career growth plans suggest a thoughtful employer. Working in a staff augmentation model also exposes you to diverse client stacks.
Potential Caution: Compensation is not disclosed — push for clarity early. The consulting/augmentation model means your day-to-day work culture is largely shaped by the end client, not Oowlish. Assess the specific client environment during the hiring process to gauge team culture fit.
Join Our Team
Oowlish, one of Latin America's rapidly expanding software development companies, is seeking experienced technology professionals to enhance our diverse and vibrant team.
As a valued member of Oowlish, you will collaborate with premier clients from the United States and Europe, contributing to pioneering digital solutions. Our commitment to creating a nurturing work environment is recognized by our certification as a Great Place to Work, where you will have opportunities for professional development, growth, and a chance to make a significant international impact.
We offer the convenience of remote work, allowing you to craft a work-life balance that suits your personal and professional needs. We're looking for candidates who are passionate about technology, proficient in English, and excited to engage in remote collaboration for a worldwide presence.
About the Role:
We are looking for an experienced Azure DevOps Engineer to support a large-scale modernization initiative focused on migrating legacy systems into cloud-native microservices.
You will play a critical role in enabling engineering teams by building and maintaining scalable cloud infrastructure, CI/CD pipelines, automation processes, and development workflows that support modern software delivery.
This role is ideal for someone who enjoys improving developer productivity, automating processes, and working closely with engineering teams in cloud-first environments.
Key Responsibilities:
- Design, build, and maintain Azure-based cloud infrastructure
- Develop and optimize CI/CD pipelines for multiple engineering squads
- Support cloud-native application deployments and automation
- Improve software delivery processes and engineering efficiency
- Collaborate with developers, architects, and technical leadership
- Monitor, troubleshoot, and optimize cloud environments
- Implement infrastructure-as-code and automation best practices
- Support security, reliability, and scalability initiatives
Must-Have:
- 5+ years of DevOps, Cloud Engineering, or Platform Engineering experience
- Strong hands-on experience with Microsoft Azure
- Strong hands-on experience with CI/CD pipelines
- Strong hands-on experience with Infrastructure Automation
- Experience supporting production cloud environments
- Experience with Infrastructure as Code (IaC)
- Experience working with cloud-native applications
- Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills
- Experience collaborating with software engineering teams
- Experience working in Agile environments
- Experience supporting microservices-based architectures
- Experience working with containerized environments
- Experience with Kubernetes
- Experience building scalable deployment pipelines
- Experience supporting distributed engineering teams
- Experience using AI-assisted development or engineering workflows
Nice to Have:
- Experience with Generative AI technologies
- Experience supporting AI-driven engineering teams
- Experience with .NET and Angular environments
- Experience working in consulting or staff augmentation models
- Valid US visa
- Willingness to travel to the US if required
Benefits & Perks:
- Home office (fully remote)
- Competitive compensation based on experience
- Career plans to allow for extensive growth in the company
- International Projects
- Oowlish English Program (Technical and Conversational)
- Oowlish Fitness with Total Pass
- Games and Competitions
You can also apply here:
- Website: https://www.oowlish.com/work-with-us/
- LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/oowlish/jobs/
- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/oowlishtechnology/
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