Azure DevOps Architect in Addison

Job DescriptionJob DescriptionExperience: Minimum 8+ Years
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- 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 Skills

Azure DevOps

• Azure 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

GitHub

• GitHub 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 Infrastructure

• Microsoft 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 Security

• PowerShell, 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.

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 Deliverables

• Enterprise 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