[Remote] Sr. Azure Devops Architect ( 100 % Remote). - W2 Only

Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. Iris Software Inc. is seeking a Senior Azure DevOps Architect for their client, a large organization. The role involves implementing and managing IaaS/PaaS services, CI/CD pipelines, and infrastructure as code in Azure environments to ensure scalable and secure deployments.

Responsibilities

• Implements, automates, and manages IaaS/PaaS services, CI/CD pipelines, and infrastructure as code (IaC) within Azure environments to ensure scalable and secure, high-availability, and cost-effective deployments
• Infrastructure as Code (IaC): Designing and managing Azure resources using tools like Terraform or ARM templates
• CI/CD Pipelines: Building and optimizing Azure Pipelines or GitHub Actions for automated testing and deployment
• Azure Services: Expert knowledge of Azure networking, virtual machines, App Services, and Kubernetes (AKS)
• DevSecOps: Integrating security controls (SAST, vulnerability scanning) directly into pipelines
• Monitoring & Optimization: Implementing logging and monitoring solutions (e.g., Azure Monitor, Log Analytics)
• Collaboration: Working with developers and security teams to improve, scale, and secure applications
• End to End Release Engineering for Core Platform
• Lead the build, deployment, and validation pipeline for all Workbench core platform releases, ensuring alignment with the Global Release Calendar and readiness criteria
• Execute and maintain CI/CD workflows, ensuring reliable and repeatable deployments across all environments
• Environment Management & Operational Stability
• Own configuration, environment readiness, and technical dependencies needed for each release (e.g., GCP app registrations, Azure Foundry access, security groups)
• Troubleshoot and resolve environment issues quickly—partnering with Cloud OPS, Nexus, and feature teams
• Release Governance & Compliance
• Provide DevOps input into Release Readiness Reviews, Go/No Go decisions, and ensure audit ready artefacts (deployment logs, rollback plans, change requests)
• Work closely with Release Manager, Project Manager, and Global Security/Risk teams to ensure all deployments meet governance and compliance requirements
• Incident Response & Hotfix Delivery
• Lead technical analysis and rapid remediation for production issues affecting Workbench or connected applications (e.g., logging failures, service outages)
• Build and deploy hotfixes outside normal release cadence while ensuring proper documentation and traceability
• Automation & DevOps Enablement
• Drive continuous improvement of DevOps tooling, automation, and observability—logs, alerts, build quality gates, and deployment safety
• Support the consolidation and optimization of release processes (e.g., transitioning from 12 week to 8 week cycles, improving pain points in testing and approvals)
• Cross Team Technical Collaboration
• Collaborate with global teams (Nexus, GTK OPS, Security, regional deployment teams) to ensure alignment of release tooling, operational readiness, and technical standards
• Provide DevOps technical guidance to feature teams across AU, PH, and FJ pods

Skills

• Implements, automates, and manages IaaS/PaaS services, CI/CD pipelines, and infrastructure as code (IaC) within Azure environments to ensure scalable and secure, high-availability, and cost-effective deployments
• Infrastructure as Code (IaC): Designing and managing Azure resources using tools like Terraform or ARM templates
• CI/CD Pipelines: Building and optimizing Azure Pipelines or GitHub Actions for automated testing and deployment
• Azure Services: Expert knowledge of Azure networking, virtual machines, App Services, and Kubernetes (AKS)
• DevSecOps: Integrating security controls (SAST, vulnerability scanning) directly into pipelines
• Monitoring & Optimization: Implementing logging and monitoring solutions (e.g., Azure Monitor, Log Analytics)
• Collaboration: Working with developers and security teams to improve, scale, and secure applications
• End to End Release Engineering for Core Platform: Lead the build, deployment, and validation pipeline for all Workbench core platform releases, ensuring alignment with the Global Release Calendar and readiness criteria
• Execute and maintain CI/CD workflows, ensuring reliable and repeatable deployments across all environments
• Environment Management & Operational Stability: Own configuration, environment readiness, and technical dependencies needed for each release (e.g., GCP app registrations, Azure Foundry access, security groups)
• Troubleshoot and resolve environment issues quickly—partnering with Cloud OPS, Nexus, and feature teams
• Release Governance & Compliance: Provide DevOps input into Release Readiness Reviews, Go/No Go decisions, and ensure audit ready artefacts (deployment logs, rollback plans, change requests)
• Work closely with Release Manager, Project Manager, and Global Security/Risk teams to ensure all deployments meet governance and compliance requirements
• Incident Response & Hotfix Delivery: Lead technical analysis and rapid remediation for production issues affecting Workbench or connected applications (e.g., logging failures, service outages)
• Build and deploy hotfixes outside normal release cadence while ensuring proper documentation and traceability
• Automation & DevOps Enablement: Drive continuous improvement of DevOps tooling, automation, and observability—logs, alerts, build quality gates, and deployment safety
• Support the consolidation and optimization of release processes (e.g., transitioning from 12 week to 8 week cycles, improving pain points in testing and approvals)
• Cross Team Technical Collaboration: Collaborate with global teams (Nexus, GTK OPS, Security, regional deployment teams) to ensure alignment of release tooling, operational readiness, and technical standards
• Provide DevOps technical guidance to feature teams across AU, PH, and FJ pods

Company Overview

• Iris Software has been a trusted software engineering partner to several Fortune 500 companies for over three decades. It was founded in 1996, and is headquartered in Edison, New Jersey, USA, with a workforce of 1001-5000 employees. Its website is https://www.irissoftware.com.

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