Azure DevOps CI/CD Architect

RESPONSIBILITIES:
Kforce has a client that is seeking a Azure DevOps CI/CD Architect in Boston, MA.

Summary:
Are you an experienced Azure DevOps leader who enjoys turning manual processes into scalable, automated solutions? We're seeking a hands-on architect to lead a major DevOps modernization initiative and build a secure, repeatable CI/CD framework from the ground up.

Duties:
* Assess the current environment and define the future-state Azure DevOps architecture and roadmap
* Design and implement reusable CI/CD pipelines using Azure Pipelines and YAML
* Automate processes across source control, testing, builds, releases, deployments, documentation, and work-item tracking
* Configure Azure Boards to support Agile delivery, reporting, and workflow automation
* Integrate automated testing, security scanning, approval gates, notifications, and quality checks
* Establish standards for branching, versioning, environment promotion, release management, and DevSecOps governance
* Develop dashboards and metrics to track deployment performance, quality, and DevOps maturity
* Partner with engineering, QA, infrastructure, security, and business teams to drive adoption
* Mentor development teams and create documentation that supports long-term success

REQUIREMENTS:
* Microsoft Azure or Azure DevOps certifications
* 10+ years of IT or software engineering experience, including significant DevOps, cloud, or platform engineering experience
* 5+ years of deep, hands-on Azure DevOps experience
* Proven success leading a transition from manual software delivery to automated CI/CD
* Advanced experience with Azure Pipelines, YAML, Azure Boards, Azure Repos, Git, and release automation
* Experience with Azure cloud environments and scripting tools such as PowerShell, Bash, Azure CLI, or Python
* Experience with Azure Key Vault, GitOps, or modern platform-engineering practices
* Previous experience leading a large-scale enterprise or public-sector DevOps transformation
* Terraform, Bicep, ARM templates, or other Infrastructure as Code experience
* Docker, Kubernetes, or Azure Kubernetes Service experience
* Strong knowledge of reusable pipeline frameworks, automated testing, security controls, and deployment governance
* Strong leadership, documentation, troubleshooting, and mentoring skills
* Familiarity with code-quality and security tools such as SonarQube, Snyk, Checkmarx, or Veracode
* Ability to communicate architecture and strategy clearly to both technical and non-technical stakeholders

The pay range is the lowest to highest compensation we reasonably in good faith believe we would pay at posting for this role. We may ultimately pay more or less than this range. Employee pay is based on factors like relevant education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, seniority, location, performance, union contract and business needs. This range may be modified in the future.

We offer comprehensive benefits including medical/dental/vision insurance, HSA, FSA, 401(k), and life, disability & ADD insurance to eligible employees. Salaried personnel receive paid time off. Hourly employees are not eligible for paid time off unless required by law. Hourly employees on a Service Contract Act project are eligible for paid sick leave.

Note: Pay is not considered compensation until it is earned, vested and determinable. The amount and availability of any compensation remains in Kforce's sole discretion unless and until paid and may be modified in its discretion consistent with the law.

This job is not eligible for bonuses, incentives or commissions.

Kforce is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran status, or disability status.

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