Senior DevOps / CI/CD Architect

Sr. DevOps / CI/CD Architect *Direct Hire* Fully Remote We are seeking a Senior DevOps / CI/CD Architect to join our client's CI/CD Engineering team. This role is focused on designing, improving, and supporting enterprise CI/CD platforms, build and release processes, and deployment automation. The ideal candidate will have deep experience with CI/CD architecture, Kubernetes, automation, and developer enablement. This individual will partner closely with development teams to troubleshoot build and deployment issues, optimize delivery pipelines, and drive process improvements across the software delivery lifecycle. Responsibilities Design, maintain, and optimize enterprise CI/CD pipelines supporting Java and .NET applications.Support development teams with build, release, deployment, and pipeline troubleshooting.Architect and improve build and release processes using Azure DevOps and GitHub.Develop automation using Python and Infrastructure as Code with Terraform.Manage and support containerized applications running on Kubernetes.Administer Linux and Windows environments supporting CI/CD infrastructure.Implement and improve code quality and security scanning throughout the CI/CD pipeline.Configure and maintain artifact management processes using JFrog Artifactory.Work with ServiceNow to manage change requests and deployment activities.Partner with development teams to improve developer experience and accelerate software delivery.Identify bottlenecks in existing processes and implement scalable automation and process improvements. Required Qualifications 8+ years of DevOps, Platform Engineering, or Software Engineering experience with a strong focus on CI/CD.Experience designing and supporting enterprise CI/CD platforms.Strong experience with Azure DevOps build and release pipelines, including YAML-based build pipelines.Deep Kubernetes experience, including managing workloads and troubleshooting production environments.Strong Linux and Windows administration experience.Proficiency developing automation with Python.Experience with GitHub and Git-based development workflows.Experience with Terraform for infrastructure automation.Experience supporting Java-based applications (experience supporting .NET environments is a plus).Experience with JFrog Artifactory or similar artifact repository solutions.Familiarity with SonarQube and container image security scanning tools.Strong troubleshooting, communication, and developer support skills. Preferred Qualifications Experience with Rancher.Experience with Google Kubernetes Engine (GKE).Experience with ServiceNow