Associate Manager, GitHub DevOps Engineer/Architect

Avanade is hiring an Associate Manager, Azure DevOps & GitHub Engineer/Architect to lead client DevOps, cloud architecture, and software delivery transformation. The role advises clients on GitHub and AI-enabled engineering adoption while designing and optimizing secure CI/CD platforms, workflows, and cloud environments.

Responsibilities:

• Define and lead Azure DevOps strategy aligned with enterprise and client objectives
• Lead GitHub and engineering transformation strategies aligned with client and enterprise objectives
• Serve as a trusted advisor to business and technology leaders on GitHub-powered AI adoption, AI-enabled SDLC practices, DevSecOps, and software engineering modernization
• Lead discovery sessions, assessments, workshops, and roadmap engagements with client stakeholders
• Champion modern software engineering, DevOps, DevSecOps, and platform engineering practices across engagements
• Design and implement GitHub Enterprise architectures, governance models, repository strategies, and operating frameworks
• Architect and optimize GitHub Actions workflows, CI/CD platforms, and software delivery pipelines
• Lead migration initiatives from Azure DevOps, Jenkins, Bitbucket, GitLab, and legacy toolchains to GitHub
• Troubleshoot software delivery, deployment, source control, security, and infrastructure challenges across enterprise environments
• Lead the adoption of AI-enabled software development practices across the software development lifecycle, leveraging GitHub Copilot and emerging AI engineering capabilities
• Advise clients on GitHub Copilot strategy, responsible AI governance, security, licensing, usage measurement, and cost management to improve adoption and business value
• Establish adoption and value-realization frameworks that connect GitHub Copilot usage, license utilization, AI consumption, delivery outcomes, quality, and developer experience to measurable client goals
• Guide clients in managing AI costs through fit-for-purpose model selection, efficient prompting and context patterns, usage guardrails, license optimization, and ongoing consumption reviews
• Design and implement AI-assisted workflows for coding, testing, code review, documentation, troubleshooting, and developer productivity improvement
• Develop reusable AI-enabled engineering accelerators, playbooks, and reference architectures that improve software quality, delivery speed, and engineering effectiveness
• Partner with business, engineering, and technology leaders to identify, prioritize, and scale AI-driven transformation opportunities across the SDLC
• Drive adoption of AI-enabled engineering practices utilizing GitHub Copilot and emerging software engineering capabilities
• Coach client leaders, engineers, architects, and developer champions on effective prompting, context management, human review, secure usage, and other GitHub Copilot best practices
• Continuously improve reliability, security, governance, compliance, and operational effectiveness across software delivery platforms

Requirements:

• 7+ years of IT experience with strong hands-on cloud, GitHub, and DevOps expertise
• 2+ years in a lead, architect, or senior technical role
• Proven experience designing and deploying cloud solutions at scale
• Strong hands-on experience with Azure DevOps, GitHub Actions, and/or Jenkins for end-to-end CI/CD pipelines
• Proficiency in scripting and automation using PowerShell, Bash, and/or Python
• Solid understanding of CI/CD, Git branching strategies, and release management
• Experience advising on DevOps best practices and aligning technical solutions to business objectives
• Experience guiding enterprise clients through GitHub Copilot adoption, enablement, governance, cost optimization, metrics, and value realization
• Familiarity with DevSecOps practices, including security scans, secrets management, and quality gates
• Experience with hybrid or multi-cloud environments and networking, such as VPNs or ExpressRoute
• Knowledge of reliability engineering principles, infrastructure performance tuning, and cost optimization
• Understanding of ITIL or ITSM processes supporting CI/CD toolchains
• Familiarity with compliance frameworks such as NIST, HIPAA, PCI, or ISO 27001
• Bachelor's degree in computer science, engineering, or a related field, or equivalent professional experience
• Background in consulting or client-facing roles is highly desirable
• Experience working in large-scale enterprise or regulated environments, such as finance or healthcare, is a plus
• Pre-sales solution architecture experience is a plus
• Microsoft Certified: Azure DevOps Engineer Expert (AZ-400) preferred
• Microsoft Certified: Azure Solutions Architect Expert (AZ-305) preferred
• Azure Administrator Associate (AZ-104) or Azure Developer Associate (AZ-204) beneficial
• Container certifications, such as Kubernetes or Docker, are a plus
• ITIL or Agile certifications are a plus
• Security certifications, such as Azure Security Engineer or cloud security credentials, are advantageous