Cloud Engineer – DevOps and Automation at Tek Experts

Job Type: Full-Time, Hybrid
Experience: 3 years
Location: Lagos, VI

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.

Method of Application

Interested and qualified? Go to Tek Experts on careers.teknowledge.com to apply