Devops Architect - Union, NJ

ProcessQ Inc; Union (NJ); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading tech firm is seeking a seasoned DevOps Architect to lead cloud-native architecture efforts, champion GitOps practices, and mentor cross-functional teams. The ideal candidate has over 10 years of experience in software/DevOps engineering, with deep knowledge in Kubernetes and Azure services. This role is vital for deploying .NET microservices using advanced CI/CD strategies and ensuring scalable cloud solutions.

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.

Responsibilities

• Define and implement end-to-end GitOps strategies using Flux for managing Kubernetes workloads.
• Lead infrastructure automation using Terraform.
• Mentor DevOps engineers, provide architectural guidance.

Skills

GitOps systems using Flux

Kubernetes orchestration

.NET Core/.NET 6+

Azure DevOps

Terraform

Cloud services (Azure, GCP)

Microservices architecture

Observability

Tools

GitHub

Bitbucket

PowerShell

Bash

Python

Terraform

Job description

Overview

We are looking for a seasoned DevOps Architect to lead cloud-native architecture 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.

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.

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 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.

Tools & Technologies

• Version Control: Git, GitHub, Bitbucket
• Infrastructure as Code: Terraform
• Languages/Scripting: PowerShell, Bash, Python

Seniority level

• Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Contract

Job function

• Information Technology

Industries

• IT Services and IT Consulting