Overview
Remote
Depends on Experience
Contract - Independent
Contract - W2
Contract - 12 Month(s)
Skills
ARM
Automated Testing
Bash
Ansible
Cloud Computing
Bridging
Continuous Integration
Cosmos-Db
Continuous Delivery
Conflict Resolution
Database
Enterprise Architecture
Grafana
ITIL
IaaS
Jenkins
Kubernetes
Network Security
Microsoft Azure
DevOps
PaaS
Terraform
Storage
Windows PowerShell
Virtual Machines
Roadmaps
Virtual Private Network
Pivotal
Project Delivery
Provisioning
Scripting
Customer Engagement
Demonstrations
Python
Docker
Job Details
Job Title: DevOps Lead/Architect (Azure & Terraform) - Customer Facing
Location: Remote
Duration: Long Term Contract
Job Summary: We are seeking an accomplished and highly collaborative DevOps Lead/Architect with deep expertise in Azure Cloud and Terraform, combined with exceptional customer-facing abilities. This pivotal role will lead the design, implementation, and optimization of scalable, secure, and automated cloud infrastructure and deployment pipelines for our clients. You'll act as a trusted advisor, bridging the gap between technical solutions and business needs, guiding customers through their cloud adoption and DevOps transformation journeys.
Key Responsibilities:
Technical Leadership & Architecture:
- Strategic Design: Lead the architecture and design of robust, scalable, and cost-effective cloud solutions on Azure, leveraging Infrastructure-as-Code (IaC) principles with Terraform.
- DevOps Roadmap: Define and drive the DevOps roadmap for client projects, encompassing CI/CD pipelines, automated testing, monitoring, and release management strategies.
- Best Practices: Champion and implement DevOps best practices, SRE principles, and cloud governance frameworks across client engagements.
- Technical Deep Dives: Conduct technical discovery sessions, assessments, and workshops with clients to understand their current state, challenges, and future requirements.
- Problem Solving: Provide expert guidance and hands-on support in troubleshooting complex infrastructure, deployment, and performance issues.
Terraform & Azure Cloud Expertise:
- IaC Development: Design, develop, and maintain advanced Terraform modules and configurations to automate the provisioning and management of diverse Azure resources (e.g., networking, compute, storage, databases, PaaS services, security).
- Azure Services: Possess deep working knowledge of core Azure services including Azure Networking (VNets, NSGs, ExpressRoute, VPN Gateways), Azure AD, Azure Compute (VMs, AKS, App Services, Functions), Azure Storage, Azure Databases (SQL DB, Cosmos DB), Azure Monitor, Azure Security Center, and Azure DevOps.
- Pipeline Automation: Implement and optimize CI/CD pipelines using Azure DevOps, GitHub Actions, or other relevant tools for automated testing, deployment, and release management of applications and infrastructure.
- Cost Optimization: Identify and implement strategies for Azure cost optimization without compromising performance or security.
Customer Engagement & Advisory:
- Client Relationship: Build and maintain strong relationships with client stakeholders, acting as the primary technical point of contact for DevOps and cloud infrastructure initiatives.
- Consulting & Guidance: Translate complex technical concepts into clear, understandable language for non-technical audiences, effectively communicating solution benefits, risks, and trade-offs.
- Presentation Skills: Deliver compelling presentations, proposals, and technical demonstrations to prospective and existing clients.
- Requirements Gathering: Elicit detailed technical requirements from clients and translate them into actionable architectural designs and implementation plans.
- Conflict Resolution: Navigate and resolve technical disagreements or challenges with clients in a professional and constructive manner.
Team Leadership & Mentorship:
- Mentoring: Mentor and guide junior DevOps engineers, fostering their growth in Azure, Terraform, and DevOps methodologies.
- Collaboration: Collaborate closely with development teams, architects, project managers, and other stakeholders to ensure successful project delivery.
- Quality Assurance: Ensure the quality, security, and maintainability of all delivered solutions and automation scripts.
Required Qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related engineering field.
- 8+ years of progressive experience in IT, with at least 4+ years specifically in a DevOps Lead or Architect role.
- Extensive hands-on experience (5+ years) with Microsoft Azure across various services (IaaS, PaaS, Networking, Security, Monitoring).
- Expert-level proficiency (4+ years) in Terraform for provisioning and managing Azure infrastructure.
- Proven track record of successfully leading client-facing engagements, understanding business needs, and translating them into technical solutions.
- Deep understanding and practical experience with CI/CD pipelines (e.g., Azure DevOps, GitHub Actions, Jenkins).
- Strong scripting skills (e.g., PowerShell, Python, Bash).
- Solid understanding of networking, security principles, and enterprise architecture patterns.
- Experience with version control systems, especially Git.
- Excellent written and verbal communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to travel to client sites as required [Adjust based on company policy].
Preferred Qualifications:
- Microsoft Certified: Azure Solutions Architect Expert (AZ-305) or other relevant Azure certifications (e.g., AZ-400 DevOps Engineer Expert).
- Experience with other Infrastructure-as-Code tools (e.g., ARM templates, Bicep, Pulumi, Ansible).
- Familiarity with containerization technologies (Docker, Kubernetes/AKS).
- Experience with monitoring and logging tools (e.g., Azure Monitor, Prometheus, Grafana, ELK Stack).
- Understanding of ITIL, Agile, and Scrum methodologies.
- Previous consulting experience.
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