Job Summary
The Azure DevOps Architect is responsible for designing, implementing, and managing scalable DevOps solutions using Microsoft Azure. This role focuses on establishing end-to-end CI/CD pipelines, Infrastructure as Code (IaC), automation frameworks, and cloud-native deployment strategies. The architect will collaborate with cross-functional teams to drive cloud transformation, ensure operational excellence, and enable continuous integration, delivery, and monitoring aligned with DevSecOps best practices.
Key Responsibilities
- Design and implement Azure DevOps CI/CD pipelines for application builds, testing, and deployments across environments.
- Architect and automate Infrastructure as Code (IaC) using Terraform, ARM templates, or Bicep.
- Define and enforce DevOps standards, branching strategies, and release governance across teams.
- Deploy and manage containerized applications using Docker, Kubernetes (AKS), and Helm charts.
- Integrate monitoring, logging, and alerting using Azure Monitor, Log Analytics, and Application Insights.
- Implement security, compliance, and governance policies through Azure Key Vault, RBAC, and Managed Identities.
- Lead cloud migration and modernization initiatives ensuring scalability, high availability, and fault tolerance.
- Collaborate with development, QA, and operations teams to enable continuous delivery and DevSecOps culture.
- Provide technical leadership in architectural reviews, performance tuning, and automation initiatives.
Required Skills and Qualifications
- 8+ years of experience in DevOps, Cloud Architecture, or Build and Release Engineering.
- Strong hands-on experience with Azure DevOps, GitHub Actions, or Jenkins.
- Expertise in Terraform, Bicep, PowerShell, and YAML scripting.
- Proficient in Azure services including AKS, App Services, Key Vault, Storage, and Networking.
- Experience with CI/CD pipelines, version control systems (Git), and artifact management.
- Knowledge of containerization, orchestration, and cloud-native patterns.
- Familiarity with DevSecOps tools (SonarQube, Snyk, OWASP, Defender for Cloud).
- Strong understanding of Agile/Scrum methodologies and SDLC.
- Excellent communication, leadership, and problem-solving skills.
Preferred Qualifications
- Microsoft Certified: DevOps Engineer Expert or Azure Solutions Architect Expert.
- Experience with multi-region deployments, blue-green/canary strategies, and cost optimization.
- Exposure to hybrid and multi-cloud environments (Azure + AWS/GCP).