Azure DevOps Architect

If interested reach out directly to [email protected] or call/text 301-252-8762

Fully REMOTE (ideally PA area)

Azure DevOps Architect to design, implement, and configure Azure DevOps (ADO) to support end-to-end traceability and CI/CD deployment pipelines. This role will focus on establishing best-practice DevOps processes, tooling, and governance to support modern software delivery.

The ideal candidate has strong hands-on experience with Azure DevOps Services, CI/CD pipeline design, and DevOps architecture, and can work closely with development, QA, and operations teams to enable reliable, traceable, and automated deployments.

Key Responsibilities
Design and implement Azure DevOps (ADO) architecture to support:
Work item management and traceability (requirements/code/build release)
Automated CI/CD pipelines
Configure and optimize:
Azure DevOps Repos, Pipelines, Boards, and Artifacts
Build and release pipelines for multiple environments (dev, test, prod)
Establish best practices for:
Branching and version control strategies
Pipeline standards and reusable templates
Environment promotion and deployment approvals
Enable and enforce traceability across the SDLC (e.g., linking requirements, user stories, commits, builds, and releases)
Integrate Azure DevOps with related tools and platforms (e.g., Azure, Git, testing tools, security scanning tools)
Collaborate with development, QA, security, and operations teams to support DevOps adoption
Provide technical guidance, documentation, and knowledge transfer to client teams
Troubleshoot and optimize existing CI/CD pipelines as needed

Required Qualifications
Strong hands-on experience with Azure DevOps (ADO)
Proven experience designing and implementing CI/CD pipelines
Experience setting up traceability across requirements, code, builds, and releases
Solid understanding of DevOps principles and SDLC best practices

Experience with:
Git-based source control
YAML pipelines
Automated build and deployment processes
Familiarity with Azure cloud services and deployment models
Ability to work independently and communicate technical concepts clearly to stakeholders

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