Azure Devops Architect / Technical Lead (Contract)

This Jobot Consulting Job is hosted by: Merwan ZattamAre you a fit? Easy Apply now by clicking the "Quick Apply" button and sending us your resume.Salary: $60 - $85 per hourA bit about us:We are a leading digital consulting and software engineering firm specializing in software development, cloud-native engineering, data and AI solutions, DevOps, quality engineering, and application modernization. Our teams partner with enterprise organizations to design, build, secure, and scale mission-critical technology solutions that drive measurable business outcomes.With a collaborative, remote-first culture and a team of experienced engineers, architects, and technology leaders, we combine deep technical expertise with innovative thinking to help organizations accelerate digital transformation. Our professionals work across a wide range of industries, delivering cloud, software, data, and AI solutions that enable clients to modernize their platforms, improve operational efficiency, and create exceptional user experiences.We are committed to delivering high-quality solutions, fostering innovation, and building long-term partnerships with our clients. Our collaborative environment empowers our teams to solve complex technical challenges while leveraging modern technologies, Agile methodologies, and best practices to deliver meaningful business value.Why join us?As a Jobot consultant, you'll have access to a comprehensive benefits package designed to support your health, financial well-being, and work-life balance, including:Competitive compensation with weekly payMedical, dental, and vision insurance401(k) retirement plan with company match (where eligible)Life insurance and short-term disability coverageEmployee Assistance Program (EAP)Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) and Health Savings Accounts (HSA), where applicableAccess to a dedicated Jobot recruiting team for ongoing career support and future opportunitiesOpportunities to work with leading companies on exciting, high-impact projectsBenefits eligibility may vary based on assignment length, hours worked, and applicable plan requirements.Job DetailsAzure DevOps Architect / Technical Lead (Contract)Location: Remote (Atlanta, GA preferred)Duration: 6-Month ContractPosition OverviewWe are seeking an experienced Azure DevOps Architect / Technical Lead to lead the design, implementation, and deployment of a large-scale Azure cloud infrastructure and disaster recovery solution. This individual will play a key role in architecting Azure infrastructure, implementing Infrastructure as Code (IaC), modernizing CI/CD pipelines, and enabling a seamless cloud failover strategy.The ideal candidate has deep expertise in Azure architecture, Kubernetes, DevOps automation, Terraform, and cloud migration initiatives, with experience building highly available, enterprise-scale environments.Key Responsibilities

• * Design, develop, and deploy Azure Infrastructure as Code (IaC) using Terraform.
• * Architect and implement Azure networking, egress controls, Azure Kubernetes Service (AKS), Azure Container Registry (ACR), Azure Key Vault, and Azure data storage services.
• * Design and implement data replication strategies from Google Cloud Platform (GCP) to Azure utilizing technologies such as:

o* Change Data Capture (CDC) o* Logical Replication o* Change Streams o* Other appropriate replication methodologies based on data store requirements.

• * Design and implement DNS-independent traffic routing and failover mechanisms to support disaster recovery within Azure.
• * Deploy, configure, and optimize Apigee Hybrid within an Azure environment.
• * Enhance and maintain CI/CD pipelines to support automated application deployments into Azure.
• * Develop a Proof of Concept (POC) application demonstrating:

o* Data store abstraction o* Pub/Sub abstraction o* Disaster recovery architecture o* Deployment to Development and Staging environments

• * Produce comprehensive technical documentation, architecture documentation, and formal knowledge transfer for all Infrastructure as Code (IaC) assets.
• * Collaborate with architects, developers, and infrastructure teams to ensure successful project delivery.

Required Qualifications

• * 8+ years of experience in Cloud Architecture, DevOps, or Infrastructure Engineering.
• * Extensive experience architecting and deploying Azure cloud environments.
• * Expert-level experience with Terraform and Infrastructure as Code.
• * Strong experience with:

o* Azure Kubernetes Service (AKS) o* Azure Container Registry (ACR) o* Azure Key Vault o* Azure Networking o* Azure Storage Services

• * Experience designing disaster recovery and high-availability cloud architectures.
• * Hands-on experience implementing CI/CD pipelines using Azure DevOps or comparable DevOps platforms.
• * Experience with Google Cloud Platform (GCP) and cloud-to-cloud data migration strategies.
• * Experience deploying and supporting Apigee Hybrid.
• * Strong understanding of Kubernetes, containerization, and cloud-native architectures.
• * Excellent documentation, communication, and leadership skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• * Experience leading enterprise cloud transformation initiatives.
• * Experience with hybrid-cloud environments.
• * Background in disaster recovery planning and implementation.
• * Strong understanding of networking, security, identity management, and cloud governance.
• * Azure certifications (Solutions Architect Expert, DevOps Engineer Expert, or similar) are highly preferred.

Contract Details

• * Contract Length: 6 Months
• * Location: Remote (Atlanta, GA preferred, but not required)
• * Start: ASAP

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