DevOps Architect

Job Specification: DevOps Architect - Azure

Job Title: DevOps Architect

Location: Fully Remote (Preferred candidates in India)

Work Hours: 2:00 PM to 11:00 PM IST

Experience Required: 12+ Years (6+ Years on Azure Cloud)

Role Summary:

We are seeking an experienced and visionary DevOps Architect to design, implement, and optimize cutting-edge DevOps practices for a dynamic, multi-tenant production environment. The ideal candidate will have extensive expertise in Azure Cloud, Infrastructure as Code (IaC), containerization, and cloud security, with a strong focus on high availability, scalability, and cost efficiency. This role involves collaborating with cross-functional teams to establish a robust, automated DevOps ecosystem that drives business innovation and operational excellence.

Key Responsibilities:

1.            Architectural Design and Strategy:

                 •              Design and implement scalable, secure, and cost-efficient DevOps architectures for multi-tenant production environments.

                 •              Establish and document best practices for infrastructure, deployment pipelines, and cloud resource management.

2.            Infrastructure as Code (IaC):

                 •              Lead the development and maintenance of IaC solutions using Terraform, ensuring modular, reusable, and version-controlled infrastructure components.

                 •              Optimize IaC frameworks for automation, efficiency, and scalability across all environments.

3.            Azure Cloud Expertise:

                 •              Architect and manage Azure services, including AKS, Web Apps, App Services, Front Door, API Management, Redis Cache, Cosmos Postgres, Cosmos MongoDB, and AI Search Index.

                 •              Implement and oversee strategies for disaster recovery, high availability, and cloud cost optimization using Azure tools and best practices.

4.            Containerization and Orchestration:

                 •              Design and implement robust containerization strategies using AKS and Istio for efficient service mesh management.

                 •              Drive adoption of container security tools like CrowdStrike to enhance production security.

5.            CI/CD and Automation:

                 •              Architect end-to-end CI/CD pipelines using GitHub Actions, ensuring seamless integration and deployment processes.

                 •              Automate build, test, and deployment workflows for enhanced reliability and faster release cycles.

6.            Monitoring and Observability:

                 •              Lead the migration from App Insights to Splunk Observability, enhancing system performance monitoring and incident response capabilities.

                 •              Design and implement advanced observability solutions, integrating with OpsGenie for proactive alerting and incident management.

7.            Cloud Security and Governance:

                 •              Develop and enforce robust security policies, including container security with CrowdStrike and secrets management with Azure Key Vault.

                 •              Oversee compliance with industry standards for cloud and application security.

8.            Cost and Capacity Management:

                 •              Implement strategies for Azure cloud spend optimization and peak event capacity planning.

                 •              Utilize tools like CloudBolt for cost management and ensure efficient resource allocation across environments.

9.            Legacy System Modernization:

                 •              Drive the decommissioning of legacy infrastructure and transition to modern, cloud-native architectures.

                 •              Support initiatives for ephemeral environments and API version management for improved agility.

10.         Leadership and Collaboration:

                 •              Collaborate with stakeholders, developers, and operations teams to align DevOps practices with business goals.

                 •              Provide technical mentorship to teams and ensure adherence to DevOps principles and best practices.

Required Qualifications:

                 •              Experience:

                 •              12+ years of experience in DevOps or related roles, with at least 6+ years working on Azure Cloud solutions.

                 •              Proven track record in designing and implementing large-scale DevOps architectures.

                 •              Technical Expertise:

                 •              Extensive experience with Infrastructure as Code (Terraform) for building scalable and maintainable infrastructure.

                 •              In-depth knowledge of containerization tools (AKS, Istio) and CI/CD tools (GitHub Actions, Jenkins).

                 •              Expertise in Azure services like Front Door, API Management, Cosmos DB (Postgres and MongoDB), Redis Cache, Event Hub, AI Search Index, and Azure Functions.

                 •              Strong understanding of monitoring tools (Splunk, App Insights) and observability practices.

                 •              Hands-on experience with database optimization and cloud cost management tools like CloudBolt.

                 •              Security and Governance:

                 •              Proficiency in cloud security practices, including container security with CrowdStrike.

                 •              Expertise in secrets management using Azure Key Vault and enforcing secure DevOps practices.

                 •              Soft Skills:

                 •              Excellent leadership and communication skills for collaborating with cross-functional teams.

                 •              A proactive problem-solver with a strong sense of ownership and responsibility.

Preferred Qualifications:

                 •              Experience in healthcare or retail industries.

                 •              Expertise in real-time data ingestion and API version management.

                 •              Familiarity with tools like Ataccama for data quality, OpsGenie for incident management, and Jira/Confluence for project collaboration.

                 •              Exposure to advanced practices like chaos engineering and ephemeral environments.

Key Initiatives Led:

                 •              Designed disaster recovery failover and failback solutions.

                 •              Architected scalable multi-tenant shared production environments.

                 •              Optimized database performance (e.g., migrating RU-based MongoDB to vCore Cosmos DB).

                 •              Led cloud cost optimization and peak event capacity management efforts.

                 •              Transitioned observability tools (e.g., App Insights to Splunk).

                 •              Modernized legacy infrastructure and implemented secure containerization strategies.