GitHub Architect

Saanvi Nexus; Bengaluru; On-site; INR 700,000 - 1,000,000; Full time

Job summary

Saanvi Nexus is seeking a seasoned GitHub Architect/Platform Engineer to oversee GitHub Enterprise architecture, governance, CI/CD, security and large-scale adoption.

The role involves leading migrations, setting governance standards, and collaborating with multiple teams to ensure enterprise readiness and compliance within a primarily Office-based Bengaluru setup.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of relevant experience in GitHub Enterprise platforms.
• Design, governance and adoption of GitHub Enterprise at scale.
• Lead SCM migrations from Bitbucket, GitLab, SVN, Perforce, Azure DevOps to GitHub Enterprise.

Responsibilities

• Design and govern GitHub Enterprise including orgs, repos, teams, permissions and policies.
• Design and manage CI/CD pipelines using GitHub Actions with Self-hosted Runners and ARC.
• Implement and manage GitHub Advanced Security (GHAS) – Code and Secret Scanning, Dependabot.
• Administer GitHub Copilot licensing, governance and responsible AI practices.
• Lead SCM migrations to GitHub Enterprise from multiple platforms.
• Conduct POCs, architecture assessments and DevSecOps initiatives.
• Collaborate with engineering, security, platform teams and GitHub TAM/support.
• Create governance standards, docs and enablement for dev teams.

Skills

DevSecOps

Kubernetes

GitHub APIs

Cloud platforms

Enterprise migrations

Tools

GitHub Enterprise

GitHub Actions

CI/CD

GitHub Advanced Security

GitHub Copilot

Self-hosted Runners

ARC

repository governance

SCM/DevOps

enterprise stakeholder management

Job description

GitHub Architect (5340)

Bangalore Whitefield (Work From Office)

Work Type - Canarys FTE

Client Interview / F2F Applicable

3 Rounds of technical interview

Background check process to be followed: YES

Budget / CTC: As per market standards

Number of Positions: 1

Notice period: Immediate

Relevant years experience: 8+ Years

GitHub Enterprise, GitHub Actions, CI/CD, GitHub Advanced Security, GitHub Copilot, Self-hosted Runners, ARC, repository governance, SCM/DevOps, and enterprise stakeholder management.

Desired skills / Secondary skills*

Terraform/Ansible, Kubernetes, GitHub APIs, cloud platforms (AWS/Azure/GCP), DevSecOps, and enterprise-scale migration experience.

Job Description

We are looking for an experienced GitHub Enterprise Architect / Platform Engineer to drive GitHub Enterprise architecture, governance, CI/CD, security, and enterprise adoption.

Key Responsibilities:

• Design and govern GitHub Enterprise, including organizations, repositories, teams, permissions, branching strategies, and enterprise policies.


• Design and manage CI/CD pipelines using GitHub Actions, including Self-hosted Runners and GitHub Actions Runner Controller (ARC).


• Implement and manage GitHub Advanced Security (GHAS) – Code Scanning, Secret Scanning, and Dependabot.


• Administer and enable GitHub Copilot across enterprise environments, including licensing, governance, and responsible AI practices.


• Lead SCM migrations from Bitbucket, GitLab, SVN, Perforce, Azure DevOps, and other platforms to GitHub Enterprise.


• Conduct POCs, architecture assessments, platform optimization, and DevSecOps initiatives.


• Work closely with engineering, security, platform teams, leadership, and GitHub support/TAM teams to resolve enterprise-level issues and escalations.


• Create governance standards, documentation, best practices, and enablement programs for development teams.

Mandatory Skills:

GitHub Enterprise, GitHub Actions, CI/CD, GitHub Advanced Security, GitHub Copilot, Self-hosted Runners, ARC, repository governance, SCM/DevOps, and enterprise stakeholder management.

Good to Have:

Terraform/Ansible, Kubernetes, GitHub APIs, cloud platforms (AWS/Azure/GCP), DevSecOps, and enterprise-scale migration experience.