DevOps Architect/Cloud Architect - Union, NJ/Texas

ProcessQ; Union (NJ); On-site; USD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

ProcessQ is seeking a seasoned DevOps Architect to lead cloud-native architecture efforts and champion GitOps practices for enterprise platforms. You will define best-in-class solutions for deploying .NET microservices to Kubernetes (AKS and GKE) using Flux, Azure DevOps, and cloud-native tooling on Azure and GCP.

You will mentor DevOps engineers, set standards for governance and automation, and drive technical roadmaps across teams to deliver scalable, secure, and observable systems in a

Qualifications

• 10+ years in software/DevOps engineering with at least 3 years in an architect role.
• Expertise in building and operating GitOps systems using Flux (v2) and Helm.
• Deep understanding of AKS, GKE, and container orchestration practices.
• Strong background in .NET Core/.NET 6+, Kubernetes patterns, and microservices architecture.
• Advanced knowledge of Azure DevOps, GitHub Actions, and Git-based workflows.
• Hands-on experience with Azure and Google Cloud services.
• Proficient in Infrastructure-as-Code (Terraform), observability stacks, and platform reliability.
• Excellent communication and leadership skills for driving DevOps culture and enterprise alignment.

Responsibilities

• Define and implement end-to-end GitOps strategies using Flux for managing Kubernetes workloads.
• Architect scalable CI/CD pipelines for deploying .NET Core/.NET 6+ apps to AKS and GKE.
• Set standards for Kubernetes governance, Git branching, Helm templating, and secrets management.
• Lead infrastructure automation using Terraform and cloud-native DevOps tooling.
• Guide cross-functional teams in adopting GitOps workflows and cloud-native delivery models.
• Design highly available, secure, and observable systems across Azure and GCP.
• Evaluate and implement platform tools (e.g.,flux, Kustomize) where needed.
• Mentor DevOps engineers, provide architectural guidance, and drive technical roadmaps.

Skills

DevOps engineering

Architect role

GitOps

Kubernetes patterns

.NET Core/.NET 6+

Azure DevOps

GitHub Actions

Terraform

AKS

GKE

Tools

Flux

Helm

Kustomize

Job description

We are looking for a seasoned DevOps Architect to lead cloud-native architect ure efforts and champion GitOps practices for our enterprise platforms. You will work across teams to define best-in-class solutions for deploying .NET microservices to Kubernetes (AKS and GKE) using Flux, Azure DevOps , and cloud-native tooling on Azure and GCP.

Key Responsibilities

Define and implement end-to-end GitOps strategies using Flux for managing Kubernetes workloads.

Architect scalable CI/CD pipelines for deploying .NET Core/.NET 6+ apps to AKS and GKE.

Set standards for Kubernetes governance, Git branching, Helm templating, and secrets management.

Lead infrastructure automation using Terraform and cloud-native DevOps tooling.

Guide cross-functional teams in adopting GitOps workflows and cloud-native delivery models.

Design highly available, secure, and observable systems across Azure and GCP.

Evaluate and implement platform tools (e.g.,flux, Kustomize) where needed.

Mentor DevOps engineers, provide architect ural guidance, and drive technical roadmaps.

Required Skills

10+ years in software/ DevOps engineering with at least 3 years in an architect role.

Expertise in building and operating GitOps systems using Flux (v2) and Helm.

Deep understanding of AKS, GKE, and container orchestration practices.

Strong background in .NET Core/.NET 6+, Kubernetes patterns, and microservices architect ure.

Advanced knowledge of Azure DevOps , GitHub Actions, and Git-based workflows.

Hands-on experience with Azure and Google Cloud services.

Proficient in Infrastructure-as-Code (Terraform), observability stacks, and platform reliability.

Excellent communication and leadership skills for driving DevOps culture and enterprise alignment.

Tools & Technologies

Version Control: Git, GitHub, Bitbucket

Infrastructure as Code: Terraform

Languages/Scripting: PowerShell, Bash, Python