Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. Avanade is looking for an Azure DevOps and GitHub Engineer/Architect at the Manager level to help clients modernize cloud, DevOps, platform engineering, and AI-enabled software delivery environments. The role leads solution strategy, architecture, migration, governance, CI/CD optimization, GitHub Copilot adoption, responsible AI practices, and client coaching across enterprise engagements.
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
Skills
- 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
Benefits
- Medical coverage
- Dental coverage
- Vision coverage
- Life insurance coverage
- Long-term disability coverage
- A 401(k) plan
- Bonus opportunities
- Paid holidays
- Paid time off
- Remote work
- Exceptional development and training (minimum 80 hours per year for training and paid certifications)
- Real-time access to technical and skilled resources globally
- Dedicated career advisor to encourage your growth
- Engaged and helpful coworkers genuinely interested in you
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