Azure DevOps Architect
Role: Azure DevOps Lead/ArchitectWork location: Cleveland, OH – Onsite Role Duration: 12+ Months Job Description:We are seeking an experienced Azure DevOps Platform Architect with deep expertise across the Azure DevOps ecosystem, including Boards, Repos, Pipelines, Test Plans, Artifacts, Security, Governance, and Integrations.The candidate should also have working knowledge of core Azure services used in cloud deployments and automation.The ideal candidate will assess current-state environments, define target-state Azure DevOps architecture, lead migrations from Azure DevOps Server to Azure DevOps Services and GitHub, establish governance and DevSecOps practices, and support Azure deployment automation through CI/CD pipelines.Required ExperienceAzure DevOps Server and Azure DevOps ServicesAzure Boards, Repos, Pipelines, Test Plans, and ArtifactsGitHub Enterprise Cloud and GitHub ActionsCI/CD, DevSecOps, release management, and YAML-based automationInfrastructure as code using Terraform, Bicep, or ARM templatesWorking knowledge of Azure services such as App Service, Functions, AKS, Storage, Key Vault, Azure SQL, Azure Monitor, and Log AnalyticsIdentity, security, permissions, service connections, RBAC, and governanceAzure DevOps REST APIs, scripting, integrations, and automationEnterprise-scale migrations and platform modernizationKey ResponsibilitiesAssess and architect Azure DevOps platformsDefine governance, operating models, and best practicesLead migrations of work items, repositories, pipelines, and testing assetsEstablish CI/CD and DevSecOps standards for applications and Azure deploymentsDevelop reusable pipeline templates and infrastructure automation patternsDesign security, access-control, and service-connection modelsProvide technical leadership, mentoring, and implementation guidancePreferred10+ years of DevOps/ALM experienceMicrosoft Certified: DevOps Engineer Expert certification preferredExperience supporting Azure deployments, infrastructure automation, or cloud modernization initiativesExperience leading enterprise Azure DevOps and GitHub transformation initiativesIdeal Candidate: A hands-on Azure DevOps expert who can advise on platform architecture, migrations, CI/CD, security, governance, and integrations, while also being comfortable with core Azure services, infrastructure as code, and automated cloud deployments.