W2 contract || Azure DevOps Architect

About the role

We are looking for a seasoned DevOps Architect with deep expertise in Azure DevOps, Terraform, and Azure cloud services to lead the design and implementation of scalable, secure, and automated infrastructure solutions.

Responsibilities

• Architect and implement end-to-end DevOps solutions using Azure DevOps, Terraform, and YAML-based pipelines.
• Design and manage infrastructure for Azure services including: App Services, Azure Data Factory, API Management (APIM), Storage Accounts, Key Vaults, Azure OpenAI, and AI/ML models.
• Deploy and manage AI models and machine learning infrastructure using Terraform.
• Implement and manage IAM policies and role-based access control (RBAC) across environments.
• Configure and manage on-premise agent pools in Azure DevOps for hybrid deployment scenarios.
• Define and execute disaster recovery and business continuity strategies.
• Collaborate with development, security, and operations teams to ensure secure and efficient CI/CD processes.
• Maintain and optimize system performance, troubleshoot issues, and ensure scalability and reliability.
• Establish and enforce best practices for infrastructure as code (IaC), cloud governance, and DevOps automation.

Requirements

• Strong experience with Azure services: App Services, Data Factory, APIM, Storage, Key Vaults, and Azure OpenAI.
• Expertise in IAM, RBAC, and security best practices in Azure.
• Experience with on-premise agent pools in Azure DevOps.
• Proficiency in scripting (PowerShell, Bash, or Python).
• Strong understanding of networking, monitoring, and logging in Azure.
• Experience with disaster recovery planning and implementation.

Qualifications

• Minimum 10+ years of experience in DevOps and cloud architecture.
• Hands-on experience with AI model deployments and machine learning infrastructure.
• Experience with containerization (Docker, Kubernetes) is a plus.
• Familiarity with monitoring tools like Azure Monitor, Log Analytics, and Application Insights.

Skills

• Azure DevOps (Repos, Pipelines, Boards, Artifacts)
• Terraform (including modules for AI, IAM, and Azure services)
• YAML scripting for pipeline automation

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