Azure DevOps Architect

Job Type: Contract / Full-Time Work Mode: Onsite / Hybrid ( 3 days in office )

Job Description: We are looking for an experienced Azure DevOps Architect with strong GitHub expertise to design, implement, and manage enterprise-scale DevOps platforms, CI/CD pipelines, cloud infrastructure automation, and secure software delivery processes. The ideal candidate should have strong hands-on experience with Azure DevOps, GitHub Enterprise, GitHub Actions, Infrastructure as Code (IaC), and cloud-native deployment architectures.

Key Responsibilities: Design and implement enterprise-level Azure DevOps and GitHub architectures, including scalable CI/CD solutions. Lead migration initiatives from Azure DevOps Repos and Pipelines to GitHub Enterprise and GitHub Actions. Architect and standardize CI/CD pipelines using Azure Pipelines, GitHub Actions, and reusable YAML workflows. Implement GitHub Enterprise administration, repository governance, branch protection, rulesets, and access management. Integrate GitHub with Microsoft Azure services, including AKS, Azure Container Registry, Key Vault, and Microsoft Entra ID. Design Infrastructure as Code solutions using Terraform, ARM templates, or Bicep. Implement DevSecOps practices, including SAST, SCA, secret scanning, dependency management, and vulnerability remediation. Establish secure authentication using managed identities, service principals, and OpenID Connect (OIDC) federation. Design and manage self-hosted runners, Azure DevOps agents, and enterprise runner infrastructure. Implement automated deployment strategies, including blue-green, canary, and rolling deployments. Develop enterprise DevOps standards, architecture documentation, operational procedures, and disaster recovery strategies. Collaborate with development, infrastructure, security, and platform engineering teams. Provide technical leadership, architectural guidance, and mentoring to engineering teams. Required Technical SkillsAzure DevOpsAzure Repos, Azure Pipelines, Azure Artifacts, and Azure Boards Multi-stage YAML pipelines, templates, variable groups, and environment approvals Service connections, agent pools, permissions, and pipeline security GitHubGitHub Enterprise Cloud / Server GitHub Actions and reusable workflows GitHub Enterprise administration and governance GitHub Advanced Security / GitHub Code Security GitHub Apps, tokens, webhooks, and API integrations GitHub Actions runners and enterprise runner management Git branching strategies, pull requests, and repository migration Cloud and InfrastructureMicrosoft Azure cloud architecture Azure Kubernetes Service (AKS) Azure Container Registry (ACR) Azure Key Vault and Microsoft Entra ID Terraform, Bicep, or ARM Docker, Kubernetes, and Helm Automation and SecurityPowerShell, Bash, Python, and YAML CI/CD automation and pipeline optimization DevSecOps, vulnerability scanning, and secrets management RBAC, least-privilege access, and OIDC authentication Monitoring, logging, and production troubleshooting

Required Qualifications: Minimum 8 years of overall IT experience, with significant hands-on experience in DevOps engineering and architecture. Strong experience designing and implementing Azure DevOps and GitHub solutions in enterprise environments. Proven experience with GitHub Actions and Azure Pipelines. Experience architecting CI/CD platforms for multiple application teams. Hands-on experience with Azure infrastructure, Terraform, and containerized application deployments. Experience implementing enterprise security, governance, and compliance controls. Strong troubleshooting, communication, technical leadership, and stakeholder management skills.

Preferred Qualifications: Experience migrating from Azure DevOps to GitHub Enterprise. Experience with GitHub Enterprise Managed Users (EMU). Experience with GitHub Actions Runner Controller (ARC) on Kubernetes. Familiarity with GitHub Copilot administration and enterprise adoption. Experience integrating SonarQube, Artifactory, JFrog, or similar tools. Microsoft Certified: DevOps Engineer Expert (AZ-400). GitHub Actions or GitHub Administration certification. Expected DeliverablesEnterprise Azure DevOps and GitHub architecture design Standardized and secure CI/CD pipeline templates GitHub governance and repository management framework Azure DevOps-to-GitHub migration strategy and implementation Automated cloud infrastructure provisioning DevSecOps integration and compliance controls Platform monitoring, operational documentation, and knowledge transfer Flexible work from home options available.