In this episode of Code Your Way to Glory, I take you behind the scenes of SUSaaS — Secure URL Shortener as a Service. Discover how I built a fully automated, multi-cloud DevSecOps project across AWS, Azure, and GCP, with security at every step.

I share the strategy, challenges, and key lessons — from continuous security and automation to multi-cloud adaptability. Plus, I talk about the human side: persistence, problem-solving, and turning ideas into reality.

Whether you’re a developer, ops engineer, or creator, this episode gives practical insights and inspiration for your own projects.

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The Role of a DevOps Engineer

Today, let's talk about the crucial role of a DevOps Engineer in maintaining and optimizing code

within Microsoft Azure. While developers write code and IT operations keep infrastructure running,

DevOps engineers unify both worlds, ensuring smooth deployments, stability, and efficiency.

Challenges of Code Performance in Azure

In cloud environments like Azure, code can sometimes behave unpredictably—perhaps due to

resource bottlenecks, misconfigurations, or failed deployments. When a service crashes, or an

application fails to scale properly, DevOps engineers investigate using monitoring tools like Azure

Monitor, Application Insights, and Log Analytics to identify performance issues.

Key Measures to Address Failures

When issues arise, DevOps engineers employ several strategies:

• Rollback Mechanisms – Reverting to a previous stable version using Azure DevOps Pipelines.

• Configuration Tuning – Adjusting scaling policies, memory limits, and network rules.

• Infrastructure Optimization – Leveraging containerization with Docker & Kubernetes or

serverless computing.

• Load Balancing & Traffic Routing – Using Azure Traffic Manager or Application Gateway to

distribute workloads efficiently.

Navigating CI/CD in Azure

A well-orchestrated CI/CD pipeline is the backbone of DevOps operations. This automated workflow

ensures code moves from development to production smoothly, catching errors early. Within the

Git repository, scripts for automated testing, security policies, and deployment configurations

ensure releases are reliable and efficient.

Why DevOps Outperforms Traditional IT & Development

Unlike traditional developers who focus on writing code, or IT operations who manage

infrastructure, DevOps engineers bridge the gap. They accelerate delivery cycles with automation,

proactive monitoring, and continuous feedback loops—resulting in better collaboration, improved

reliability, and faster innovation.

Conclusion

In essence, DevOps engineers are the architects of seamless software delivery. They don’t just

maintain code—they refine processes, enhance scalability, and optimize performance. Whether

you're a developer, an IT professional, or just stepping into tech, embracing DevOps can

revolutionize how software is built, deployed, and maintained.

AI & Software Engineering: A Partnership Shaping the Future!🤖💻

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