We are looking for DevOps Architect for our client in Dallas, TX
Job Title: DevOps Architect
Job Location: Dallas, TX
Job Type: Contract
Job Overview:
- The DevOps Architect will design, implement, and manage enterprise DevOps solutions using Azure technologies, Terraform, and CI/CD automation.
- This role focuses on cloud infrastructure architecture, automation, security, disaster recovery, and deployment of AI and machine learning services while ensuring scalability, reliability, and operational efficiency across environments.
Requirement/Must Have:
- Strong experience with Azure DevOps including Repos, Pipelines, Boards, and Artifacts.
- Expertise in Terraform including modules for AI, IAM, and Azure services.
- Experience with YAML scripting for pipeline automation.
- Strong experience with Azure services including App Services, Data Factory, API Management, Storage Accounts, and Key Vaults.
- Experience deploying and managing Azure OpenAI and AI or machine learning models.
- Expertise in IAM, RBAC, and Azure security best practices.
- Experience configuring and managing on-premise agent pools in Azure DevOps.
- Strong understanding of networking, monitoring, and logging within Azure environments.
- Experience with disaster recovery planning and implementation.
- Proficiency in scripting using PowerShell, Bash, or Python.
Responsibilities:
- Architect and implement end-to-end DevOps solutions using Azure DevOps, Terraform, and YAML-based pipelines.
- Design and manage infrastructure for Azure cloud services and enterprise applications.
- Deploy and manage AI models and machine learning infrastructure using infrastructure as code methodologies.
- Implement and maintain IAM policies and role-based access control across environments.
- Configure and manage on-premise agent pools for hybrid deployment scenarios.
- Define and execute disaster recovery and business continuity strategies.
- Collaborate with development, operations, and security teams to ensure secure and efficient CI/CD processes.
- Monitor system performance, troubleshoot infrastructure issues, and optimize scalability and reliability.
- Establish and enforce best practices for infrastructure as code, cloud governance, and DevOps automation.
- Support continuous improvement initiatives related to cloud operations and deployment processes.
Should Have:
- Strong analytical and troubleshooting skills.
- Experience working in enterprise cloud and hybrid infrastructure environments.
- Strong collaboration and communication skills.
- Ability to manage complex cloud architectures and automation frameworks.
Skills:
- Azure DevOps.
- Terraform and infrastructure as code.
- CI/CD pipeline automation.
- Azure cloud architecture.
- Azure OpenAI and AI or machine learning deployment.
- IAM and RBAC implementation.
- YAML scripting.
- PowerShell, Bash, and Python scripting.
- Disaster recovery and business continuity planning.
- Cloud monitoring and logging.
Qualification And Education:
- Azure certifications such as Azure Solutions Architect Expert or DevOps Engineer Expert preferred.
- Experience with Docker and Kubernetes preferred.
- Familiarity with Azure Monitor, Log Analytics, and Application Insights preferred.