DevOps Architect

Tiger Advisory; United States; Remote; USD 150,000 - 225,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in IT Services is seeking a Practice Architect specializing in DevSecOps and Platform Engineering. This role involves technical leadership, client engagement, and mentoring within a dynamic environment. The ideal candidate will bridge technical execution with business value, ensuring high-quality delivery. A strong background in software/platform engineering is essential, along with experience in pre-sales and consulting. This position offers a hybrid work model with a travel requirement of 25-35%.

Qualifications

• Strong hands-on background in software or platform engineering.
• Prior pre-sales exposure or experience in an integrator/consulting environment preferred.

Responsibilities

• Partner with practice leadership to scope and qualify complex solutions.
• Deliver hands-on architectural guidance in DevSecOps and platform modernization.
• Mentor junior team members and contribute to internal knowledge sharing.

Skills

software engineering

platform engineering

technical advisory

consultative skills

Tools

Kubernetes

Orchestration tools

Automation

Job description

Job Title: Practice Architect – DevSecOps / Platform Engineering

Location: US Remote (25–35% Travel; Central/East regions slightly preferred)

Employment Type: Full-Time (W2)

Overview

We are seeking a dynamic and highly technical Practice Architect to join our DevSecOps and Platform Engineering practice. This is a hybrid between delivery oversight, pre-sales engagement, and hands-on technical leadership.

You’ll work directly with practice leadership and sales teams to scope, solution, and support strategic client engagements. The ideal candidate brings a strong background in software/platform engineering, remains close to the tech, and thrives in consultative, customer-facing environments. This is a critical hire intended to help scale the practice without compromising quality, with a billable target of 30–35%.

Key Responsibilities

• Partner directly with practice leadership and sales overlays to scope, price, and qualify complex solutions across clients and industries
• Act as a technical advisor and delivery architect in pre-sales cycles, collaborating with account teams and solution architects
• Support client-facing delivery activities with a 30–35% billable target, maintaining high quality and consistency
• Deliver hands-on architectural guidance in areas including:
• DevSecOps and platform modernization
• Custom integrations and automation
• Orchestration/configuration tools
• Kubernetes at scale (multi-cloud, edge, and CSP environments)
• Identify delivery gaps and proactively coordinate with trusted external partners when needed
• Mentor and guide junior team members and contribute to internal knowledge sharing
• Help define practice standards and influence capability development across the org

Qualifications

• Strong hands-on background in software or platform engineering
• Must be technical enough to stay close to the work, but also comfortable in client conversations and early-stage scoping
• Demonstrated experience bridging technical execution and business value
• Prior pre-sales exposure or experience in an integrator/consulting environment preferred
• Ability to operate effectively in a fast-paced, ambiguous, and collaborative environment
• Track record of partnering with sellers and technical teams to shape winning strategies
• Willingness to travel 25–35% as needed

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Industries

  IT Services and IT Consulting and Business Consulting and Services

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