Azure DevSecOps Architect | API Management Lead

Blue Pearl PTY; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 900,000 - 1,200,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading cloud solutions firm in Johannesburg is seeking a highly skilled DevSecOps / Azure Architect to lead the design and implementation of secure Azure architectures. The role involves integrating security throughout CI/CD processes, automating infrastructure, and ensuring compliance with established security standards. The ideal candidate will have expertise in Azure API Management and infrastructure automation, fostering secure DevOps practices while successfully managing cloud migrations. This role is contracted from 10 March 2026 to 31 December 2026.

Qualifications

• Extensive experience with Azure architecture and DevSecOps practices.
• Proven ability to design secure, scalable cloud-native architectures.
• Skilled in implementing CI/CD pipelines and security controls.

Responsibilities

• Design secure, scalable Azure architectures.
• Lead cloud migration initiatives from legacy platforms to Azure.
• Integrate security into build, test, and deployment workflows.

Skills

Azure API Management

DevSecOps practices

Infrastructure as Code

CI/CD pipeline management

API security best practices

Azure Functions

Azure App Services

Identity and access management

Tools

Azure DevOps

GitHub Actions

Bicep

ARM

Terraform

Job description

A leading cloud solutions firm in Johannesburg is seeking a highly skilled DevSecOps / Azure Architect to lead the design and implementation of secure Azure architectures. The role involves integrating security throughout CI/CD processes, automating infrastructure, and ensuring compliance with established security standards. The ideal candidate will have expertise in Azure API Management and infrastructure automation, fostering secure DevOps practices while successfully managing cloud migrations. This role is contracted from 10 March 2026 to 31 December 2026.