Python Automation & Azure DevOps Engineer__ MSFT Project

<<Role Summary>>
We are looking for a hands-on Python Automation & Azure DevOps Engineer to support engineering automation, workflow troubleshooting, repository administration, and Azure service operations. The role requires strong Python programming skills, particularly for JSON parsing and data processing, along with experience working with Git, Azure Repos, YAML-based automation, secure engineering environments, and operational reporting.

<<Key Responsibilities>>

• Develop and maintain Python-based automation, with a strong focus on parsing, validating, transforming, and processing JSON data.
• Troubleshoot and resolve issues across YAML-based automation workflows and pipelines.
• Support Git workflows and Azure Repos, including repository access and permissions management.
• Investigate automation failures, identify root causes, and improve workflow reliability.
• Operate effectively within SAW (Secure Access Workstation) environments while adhering to applicable security and access controls.
• Support the availability, operational health, and maintenance of Azure services within the assigned scope.
• Develop and maintain Power BI dashboards to provide visibility into bug tracking and engineering status.
• Work closely with engineering and service teams to streamline automation, operational processes, and issue tracking.

<<Required Skills>>

• Strong proficiency in Python, particularly for JSON parsing, manipulation, validation, and automation.
• Good debugging and problem-solving skills for automation and engineering workflows.
• Ability to independently analyze technical issues and develop maintainable automation solutions.

<<Preferred Skills>>

• Deep understanding of Git workflows and hands-on experience with Azure Repos permissions management.
• Strong proficiency in YAML, including troubleshooting complex automation workflow issues.
• Experience working within SAW (Secure Access Workstation) environments.
• Experience supporting the availability and maintenance of Azure services.
• Hands-on experience with Power BI, particularly dashboards and visualizations for bug-tracking and management reporting.
• Familiarity with engineering operations, incident/bug tracking, and automation-driven operational improvements.