Senior Azure DevOps Engineer, Bangalore, India (Hybrid)

Ralph Lauren Corporation (NYSE:RL) is a global leader in the design, marketing and distribution of premium lifestyle products in five categories: apparel, accessories, home, fragrances, and hospitality. For more than 50 years, Ralph Lauren's reputation and distinctive image have been consistently developed across an expanding number of products, brands and international markets. The Company's brand names, which include Ralph Lauren, Ralph Lauren Collection, Ralph Lauren Purple Label, Polo Ralph Lauren, Double RL, Lauren Ralph Lauren, Polo Ralph Lauren Children, Chaps, among others, constitute one of the world's most widely recognized families of consumer brands. At Ralph Lauren, we unite and inspire the communities within our company as well as those in which we serve by amplifying voices and perspectives to create a culture of belonging, ensuring inclusion, and fairness for all. We foster a culture of inclusion through: Talent, Education & Communication, Employee Groups and Celebration. , We are seeking an autonomous and highly skilled Senior Azure DevOps Engineer to lead the design, automation, and management of Azure cloud infrastructure and DevOps pipelines. You will drive modernization initiatives, implement policy as code, and ensure secure, reliable operations in a collaborative environment. , Azure DevOps & Infrastructure as Code Design, develop, and maintain reusable Terraform modules (AzAPI, Azurerm) for Azure infrastructure. Build and manage Azure DevOps pipelines for CI/CD, including automated testing, deployment, and release management. Implement best practices for infrastructure as code, version control, and configuration management. Work independently to deliver end-to-end solutions, from requirements gathering to production deployment. Azure Cloud Services & Modernisation Deploy and manage Azure services, including AKS, ACR, and Azure Container Instances. Lead migration and modernisation projects from on-premises to Azure IaaS. Use Azure Migrate and Azure Site Recovery (ASR) for migration, backup, disaster recovery, and high availability. Implement and maintain backup, DR, and availability best practices for critical workloads. Azure Networking & Private Resources Design and manage Azure networking: VNETs, subnets, NSGs, VPNs, ExpressRoute, and routing. Deploy and manage private endpoints, Azure Private Link, VNet integration, and Private DNS resolvers for secure, private resource access. Ensure secure connectivity for hybrid and multi-cloud environments. DevOps Development Lifecycle Create and manage feature branches, conduct code reviews, and oversee release processes. Collaborate with development teams to ensure seamless integration and delivery. Automate operational tasks and streamline deployment processes for efficiency and reliability. Security, Compliance, and Documentation Implement security best practices for Azure environments, including RBAC, encryption, and monitoring. Implement and manage Azure Policy as code for governance and compliance. Ensure compliance with industry standards and participate in security audits. Document architecture, configurations, and deployment processes; maintain up-to-date runbooks and SOPs. Collaboration & Knowledge Sharing Mentor junior engineers and share knowledge on DevOps and IaC best practices. Participate in technical discussions and contribute to architectural decisions. , Should have total 12 to 14 years of experience in IT 5?8 years of hands-on experience in IT infrastructure, with at least 3 years in Azure DevOps and cloud automation. Experience building and maintaining Terraform modules for Azure (including AzAPI and Azurerm). Proficiency in Azure DevOps, Git, CI/CD pipeline tools, and scripting languages (PowerShell, Bash, Python). Deep understanding of Azure services, deployment models, and production operations. Proven experience with on-premises to Azure migration and IaaS modernisation. Experience deploying and managing AKS, ACR, and container instances. Familiarity with Azure Migrate, ASR, backup, DR, and availability best practices. Advanced Azure networking skills, including private endpoints, Private Link, VNet integration, and Private DNS resolvers. Experience implementing Azure Policy as code. Deep understanding of DevOps development cycles, including branching strategies, code review, and release management. Excellent problem-solving skills and ability to troubleshoot complex technical issues. Strong communication and interpersonal skills. Azure certifications (e.g., Azure DevOps Engineer Expert, Azure Solutions Architect) are a plus. Preferred Experience Experience working with global teams or large-scale enterprise environments. Familiarity with ITIL/ITSM processes for cloud operations, including hands-on experience with ServiceNow. Demonstrated ability to work independently and deliver