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What is BlendBlend is a premier AI services provider, committed to co-creating meaningful impact for its clients through the power of data science, AI, technology, and people. With a mission to fuel bold visions, Blend tackles significant challenges by seamlessly aligning human expertise with artificial intelligence. The company is dedicated to unlocking value and fostering innovation for its clients by harnessing world-class people and data-driven strategy. We believe that the power of people and AI can have a meaningful impact on your world, creating more fulfilling work and projects for our people and clients. For more information, visit What is the Role?We are seeking a highly skilled Lead DevOps Engineer to join our team and drive the end-to-end deployment, scalability, and operationalization of machine learning models in production. You will collaborate closely with data scientists, data engineers, and DevOps teams to ensure seamless CI/CD, reproducibility, monitoring, and governance of ML pipelinesWhat you’ll be doing?Design, implement, and maintain CI/CD pipelines for deploying and monitoring microservices efficiently.Manage infrastructure as code using Terraform for repeatable and scalable provisioning.Deploy and optimize containerized applications using Docker and Azure services (Container Apps, Container Registry, Key Vault, Service Bus, Blob Storage).Apply best practices for securing Docker images, including vulnerability scanning, reducing image size, and optimizing build efficiency.Implement and maintain Azure Monitor for logging, monitoring, and alerting to ensure system reliability.Ensure security best practices across cloud environments, including secrets management, access control, and compliance.(Nice to have) Design and manage multi-client architectures within shared pipelines and storage accounts in Azure Blob StorageWhat do we need from you?6+ years of experience in DevOps or MLOps with a strong focus on production-grade ML solutions.Strong expertise in Azure, particularly with CI/CD, container orchestration, and cloud security. Proficiency in Terraform for infrastructure automation.Deep understanding of Docker, including best practices for securing, optimizing, and managing images.Experience with Azure Monitor for centralized logging, monitoring, and alerting. Strong knowledge of microservices architecture and best practices for scalable deployments.Experience in security best practices, including secrets management and role-based access..What do you get in return?Competitive Salary: Your skills and contributions are highly valued here, and we make sure your salary reflects that, rewarding you fairly for the knowledge and experience you bring to the table.Dynamic Career Growth: Our vibrant environment offers you the opportunity to grow rapidly, providing the right tools, mentorship, and experiences to fast-track your career.Idea Tanks: Innovation lives here. Our "Idea Tanks" are your playground to pitch, experiment, and collaborate on ideas that can shape the future.Growth Chats: Dive into our casual "Growth Chats" where you can learn from the best whether it's over lunch or during a laid-back session with peers, it's the perfect space to grow your skills.Snack Zone: Stay fueled and inspired! In our Snack Zone, you'll find a variety of snacks to keep your energy high and ideas flowing.Recognition & Rewards: We believe great work deserves to be recognized. Expect regular Hive-Fives, shoutouts and the chance to see your ideas come to life as part of our reward program.Fuel Your Growth Journey with Certifications: We’re all about your growth groove! Level up your skills with our support as we cover the cost of your certifications.