DevOps Lead/Architect

Client requirements:
1. Lead the architecture and design of robust, scalable, and cost-effective cloud solutions on Azure, leveraging Infrastructure-as-Code (IaC) principles with Terraform.
2. Define and drive the DevOps roadmap for client projects, encompassing CI/CD pipelines, automated testing, monitoring, and release management strategies.
3. Possess deep working knowledge of core Azure services including Azure Networking (VNets, NSGs, ExpressRoute, VPN Gateways), Azure AD, Azure Compute (VMs, AKS, App Services, Functions), Azure Storage, Azure Databases (SQL DB, Cosmos DB), Azure Monitor, Azure Security Center, and Azure DevOps.
4. 8+ years of progressive experience in IT, with at least 4+ years specifically in a DevOps Lead or Architect role.
5. Extensive hands-on experience (5+ years) with Microsoft Azure across various services (IaaS, PaaS, Networking, Security, Monitoring).
6. Expert-level proficiency (4+ years) in Terraform for provisioning and managing Azure infrastructure