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Senior DevOps Architect with Azure & Terraform Location: Bellevue, WA (On-site) Experience: 15+ years overall experience and minimum 5+ years as Architect
Role Overview:
We are seeking a strategic and hands-on senior
DevOps Architect
with deep expertise in Azure cloud architecture, Infrastructure as Code (IaC) using Terraform, and CI/CD pipeline engineering. The successful candidate will play a critical role in designing and implementing enterprise-grade DevOps solutions across complex, scalable Azure environments.
Key Responsibilities:
Architect and implement secure, scalable, and cost-optimized infrastructure on Microsoft Azure
Design and develop reusable Terraform modules and templates for enterprise use
Build end-to-end DevOps automation pipelines using Azure DevOps, GitHub Actions, or similar
Enable cross-subscription, cross-VNet deployments and service communications
Automate deployments using scripting like TypeScript, PowerShell, or Python
Define and enforce cloud security, RBAC, management, and network architecture best practices
Mentor DevOps engineers and lead technical decision-making across environments
Implement advanced deployment strategies (blue-green, canary, GitOps)
Create and maintain documentation for infrastructure and DevOps processes
Must-Have Skills & Experience:
15+ years in DevOps, Cloud Infrastructure, and Automation
Strong
Terraform
development experience — must be able to write from scratch, modularize, and version control
Deep hands-on experience in
Azure
(App Services, VMs, AKS, ACR, VNets, Storage, Key Vaults, Azure Container Apps, Fabric, ADLS, CosmosDB etc.)
Ability to build robust CI/CD pipelines in
Azure DevOps
or
GitHub Actions
Proficiency in scripting (at least one of:
TypeScript, PowerShell, Python, Bash )
Experience with
Private DNS Zones, Service Principals, Managed Identities , and
RBAC
Strong knowledge of
cross-subscription and cross-network communications in Azure
Solid understanding of containerization (Docker) and orchestration (AKS/Kubernetes)
Demonstrated ability to handle real-time challenges like quota limits, multi-region deployments, and production stability
Qualifications:
Azure certifications : AZ-305 and AZ-400
Experience with platform engineering and reusable frameworks for infrastructure
Strong troubleshooting skills and the ability to think architecturally under pressure
Experience building developer-friendly templates or infra modules
Clear and strong communication and documentation capabilities
Senior DevOps Architect with Azure & Terraform Location: Bellevue, WA (On-site) Experience: 15+ years overall experience and minimum 5+ years as Architect
Role Overview:
We are seeking a strategic and hands-on senior
DevOps Architect
with deep expertise in Azure cloud architecture, Infrastructure as Code (IaC) using Terraform, and CI/CD pipeline engineering. The successful candidate will play a critical role in designing and implementing enterprise-grade DevOps solutions across complex, scalable Azure environments.
Key Responsibilities:
Architect and implement secure, scalable, and cost-optimized infrastructure on Microsoft Azure
Design and develop reusable Terraform modules and templates for enterprise use
Build end-to-end DevOps automation pipelines using Azure DevOps, GitHub Actions, or similar
Enable cross-subscription, cross-VNet deployments and service communications
Automate deployments using scripting like TypeScript, PowerShell, or Python
Define and enforce cloud security, RBAC, management, and network architecture best practices
Mentor DevOps engineers and lead technical decision-making across environments
Implement advanced deployment strategies (blue-green, canary, GitOps)
Create and maintain documentation for infrastructure and DevOps processes
Must-Have Skills & Experience:
15+ years in DevOps, Cloud Infrastructure, and Automation
Strong
Terraform
development experience — must be able to write from scratch, modularize, and version control
Deep hands-on experience in
Azure
(App Services, VMs, AKS, ACR, VNets, Storage, Key Vaults, Azure Container Apps, Fabric, ADLS, CosmosDB etc.)
Ability to build robust CI/CD pipelines in
Azure DevOps
or
GitHub Actions
Proficiency in scripting (at least one of:
TypeScript, PowerShell, Python, Bash )
Experience with
Private DNS Zones, Service Principals, Managed Identities , and
RBAC
Strong knowledge of
cross-subscription and cross-network communications in Azure
Solid understanding of containerization (Docker) and orchestration (AKS/Kubernetes)
Demonstrated ability to handle real-time challenges like quota limits, multi-region deployments, and production stability
Qualifications:
Azure certifications : AZ-305 and AZ-400
Experience with platform engineering and reusable frameworks for infrastructure
Strong troubleshooting skills and the ability to think architecturally under pressure
Experience building developer-friendly templates or infra modules
Clear and strong communication and documentation capabilities