Lead Azure DevOps Engineer

Role: Lead Azure DevOps Engineer Location: Onshore Dallas, TX (3 days from office) Let s create our future together at The AES Group! About The AES Group The AES Group is a premier technology and engineering consulting company that has been bringing businesses and talent together for over 20 years to deliver innovative solutions that have the greatest positive impact on society. AES has helped over 40 business enterprises, including Fortune 500 companies, engage their customers, empower their employees, and transform their business operations with the power of cloud, data, AI, engineering, and other emerging technologies. Key Responsibilities Lead Azure DevOps and cloud initiatives for AD.Work closely with client and delivery teams to design, implement, and support Azure-based solutions.Own infrastructure setup, environment provisioning, deployment automation, and platform stability.Define and drive DevOps best practices, CI/CD processes, and cloud governance.Provide architectural guidance and ensure reliable, scalable, and secure solutions.Support Azure licensing, subscription, and cost optimization discussions.Drive innovation and recommend improvements to accelerate delivery and operational efficiency. Required Skills & Experience Strong expertise in Microsoft Azure (architecture and hands-on implementation).Experience with Azure DevOps, CI/CD, Infrastructure as Code, and automation.Strong understanding of Azure infrastructure, security, networking, and licensing models(License usage calculation and sizing critical).Ability to work across multiple teams and independently own deliverables.Solution-oriented mindset with excellent problem-solving and stakeholder management skills.Lead-level experience with both architecture and hands-on delivery responsibilities. Ideal Candidate Profile Lead-level resource with a blend of architecture, consulting, and hands-on engineering experience.Strong ownership mindset with the ability to independently drive deliverables from concept through production.Solution-oriented and innovative thinker who can challenge conventional approaches and recommend better alternatives.Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills.Capable of balancing strategic architecture decisions with hands-on implementation responsibilities.