Azure DevOps Architect

Location: Morristown, NJ (Hybrid)
Experience

Required:

1215 years

We are seeking a hands-on Azure Dev Ops Architect to lead the source code migration and CI/CD enablement for a transformation project involving backend and frontend applications. This role will be responsible for architecting and implementing Dev Ops pipelines in Azure Dev Ops
, and driving best practices across source control, build, release, and deployment processes.

• Lead migration of source code repositories (with full version history and branches) to Azure Dev Ops Repos.
• Design and implement CI/CD pipelines for:
• .NET/ASP.NET backend applications
• Angular/NodeJS frontend apps
• Set up build agents, pipeline triggers, artifact management, approvals, and deployment gates.
• Define deployment strategies for multi-environment setups.
• Secure secrets and credentials using Azure Key Vault and pipeline variable groups.
• Troubleshoot and resolve build and deployment issues in collaboration with development and infrastructure teams.
• Provide strategic guidance on branching, code quality, automated testing, and Dev Ops best practices.
• Document architectural workflows and hand off to operational Dev Ops/IT teams.

• Expertise in Azure Repos, Pipelines, Artifacts, and Boards.
• Strong experience in CI/CD pipeline design and implementation.
• Infrastructure as Code (IaC):
• Experience with Terraform, ARM Templates, or Bicep.
• Knowledge of Ansible, Chef, or Puppet is a plus.
• In-depth knowledge of Azure services (Compute, Storage, Networking, Security).
• Ability to design secure, scalable, and resilient cloud infrastructure.
• Automation & Scripting
  :
• Proficiency in Power Shell, Python, or Bash.
• Automation of deployment and operational tasks.
• Experience with Azure Monitor, Log Analytics, and Application Insights.

• Security & Compliance
  :
• Familiar with Azure security best practices, IAM, RBAC, and compliance standards.
• Networking
  :
• Understanding of VNETs, VPNs, Express Route, NSGs.
• Database Management
  :
• Experience with Azure SQL, Cosmos DB, backups, and performance tuning.
• Containerization & Orchestration
  :
• Familiarity with Docker and AKS (Azure Kubernetes Service).
• Agile methodologies, CI/CD pipelines, automation, and release strategies.