[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 comp

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