Job Description

Job Description: DevOps Architect

Only GC & USC Candidates Applicable.

Job Title: DevOps Architect

Location: Ann Arbor, MI

Employment Type: Contract / Full-time (as applicable)

Work Arrangement: On-site / Hybrid (to be confirmed)

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Job Summary

We are seeking an experienced DevOps Architect to design, implement, and optimize enterprise DevOps solutions, cloud infrastructure, and CI/CD pipelines. The ideal candidate will have strong expertise in cloud platforms, infrastructure automation, containerization, Kubernetes, and DevSecOps practices.

The DevOps Architect will work closely with development, infrastructure, security, and operations teams to establish scalable, secure, and reliable deployment processes while driving automation and continuous improvement across the software delivery lifecycle.

Key Responsibilities

Define and implement enterprise-wide DevOps architecture, strategies, and best practices.
Design, develop, and maintain CI/CD pipelines for application build, testing, deployment, and release automation.
Architect and manage cloud infrastructure using AWS, Microsoft Azure, or Google Cloud Platform.
Implement Infrastructure as Code (IaC) using Terraform, CloudFormation, Ansible, or similar tools.
Design and manage containerized applications using Docker and Kubernetes.
Establish DevSecOps practices, integrating security scanning, compliance checks, and vulnerability management into CI/CD pipelines.
Collaborate with application development, QA, security, and infrastructure teams to streamline software delivery.
Implement monitoring, logging, alerting, and observability solutions to improve system reliability and performance.
Define branching strategies, version control standards, release management processes, and deployment strategies.
Design solutions for high availability, scalability, disaster recovery, and business continuity.
Optimize cloud infrastructure utilization, performance, and operational costs.
Establish standards for configuration management, environment provisioning, and automated testing.
Mentor DevOps engineers and provide technical leadership across multiple teams.
Troubleshoot complex build, deployment, infrastructure, and production issues.
Ensure adherence to enterprise architecture standards, security policies, and regulatory requirements.

Required Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Engineering, or a related field.
8+ years of experience in DevOps, cloud engineering, infrastructure engineering, or related IT roles.
3+ years of experience designing DevOps architecture or leading enterprise DevOps implementations.
Strong hands-on experience with at least one major cloud platform: AWS, Microsoft Azure, or GCP.
Expertise in CI/CD tools such as Jenkins, GitHub Actions, GitLab CI/CD, Azure DevOps, or Argo CD.
Strong experience with Infrastructure as Code tools such as Terraform, Ansible, or CloudFormation.
Hands-on experience with Docker, Kubernetes, Helm, and container orchestration.
Proficiency in scripting and automation using Python, Bash, PowerShell, or similar languages.
Experience with Git-based version control and source code management.
Strong understanding of Linux/Unix systems, networking, DNS, load balancing, and security fundamentals.
Experience implementing monitoring and observability tools such as Prometheus, Grafana, ELK/EFK, or cloud-native monitoring services.
Knowledge of identity and access management, secrets management, vulnerability scanning, and secure software delivery.
Excellent architectural design, problem-solving, communication, and collaboration skills.

Preferred Qualifications

Relevant certifications such as AWS Certified DevOps Engineer, Microsoft Certified: DevOps Engineer Expert, Google Professional Cloud DevOps Engineer, or Certified Kubernetes Administrator (CKA).
Experience with GitOps tools and practices, including Argo CD or Flux.
Knowledge of service mesh technologies such as Istio or Linkerd.
Experience with microservices architecture and distributed systems.
Familiarity with DevSecOps tools such as SonarQube, Snyk, Trivy, Checkmarx, or equivalent solutions.
Experience with cloud cost optimization, platform engineering, and internal developer platforms.
Knowledge of disaster recovery, high availability, and enterprise compliance frameworks.
Experience working in large-scale enterprise environments.

Technical Skills