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In this role, you will lead the design and implementation of modern DevOps solutions, cloud architectures, and software delivery platforms leveraging Azure DevOps, GitHub Enterprise, GitHub Copilot, and Microsoft Azure technologies. You will help clients define their AI-enabled engineering vision, translate business priorities into practical GitHub adoption roadmaps, and establish scalable, secure, and cost-conscious development and deployment ecosystems.\nThis role demands a blend of technical expertise, strategic thinking, leadership, and client coaching to guide teams through cloud, DevOps, platform engineering, and AI transformation journeys. You will advise leaders on responsible AI adoption, governance, usage measurement, cost management, and value realization while coaching engineering teams on GitHub Copilot best practices. You will remain hands-on in designing and optimizing CI/CD pipelines, GitHub Actions workflows, Azure DevOps services, source control strategies, infrastructure automation, and cloud environments.\nCome Join Us\nThere is one in every group-the person who dreams big and has the motivation to bring their ideas to life, even as others might roll their eyes and prefer to play it safe. Are you that person?\nAre you the one who isn’t afraid to break the mold and gets passionate about the power of digital to transform organizations and ways of working? We are building teams of people like that to help our clients unlock the power they need now and own what is next. Together, we do what matters.\nWhat You’ll Do\nDefine and lead Azure DevOps strategy aligned with enterprise and client objectives.\n\nLead GitHub and engineering transformation strategies aligned with client and enterprise objectives.\n\nServe as a trusted advisor to business and technology leaders on GitHub-powered AI adoption, AI-enabled SDLC practices, DevSecOps, and software engineering modernization.\nLead discovery sessions, assessments, workshops, and roadmap engagements with client stakeholders.\n\nChampion modern software engineering, DevOps, DevSecOps, and platform engineering practices across engagements.\n\nDesign and implement GitHub Enterprise architectures, governance models, repository strategies, and operating frameworks.\n\nArchitect and optimize GitHub Actions workflows, CI/CD platforms, and software delivery pipelines.\n\nLead migration initiatives from Azure DevOps, Jenkins, Bitbucket, GitLab, and legacy toolchains to GitHub.\n\nTroubleshoot software delivery, deployment, source control, security, and infrastructure challenges across enterprise environments.\n\nLead the adoption of AI-enabled software development practices across the software development lifecycle, leveraging GitHub Copilot and emerging AI engineering capabilities.\n\nAdvise clients on GitHub Copilot strategy, responsible AI governance, security, licensing, usage measurement, and cost management to improve adoption and business value.\nEstablish adoption and value-realization frameworks that connect GitHub Copilot usage, license utilization, AI consumption, delivery outcomes, quality, and developer experience to measurable client goals.\n\nGuide clients in managing AI costs through fit-for-purpose model selection, efficient prompting and context patterns, usage guardrails, license optimization, and ongoing consumption reviews.\n\nDesign and implement AI-assisted workflows for coding, testing, code review, documentation, troubleshooting, and developer productivity improvement.\n\nDevelop reusable AI-enabled engineering accelerators, playbooks, and reference architectures that improve software quality, delivery speed, and engineering effectiveness.\n\nPartner with business, engineering, and technology leaders to identify, prioritize, and scale AI-driven transformation opportunities across the SDLC.\n\nDrive adoption of AI-enabled engineering practices utilizing GitHub Copilot and emerging software engineering capabilities.\n\nCoach client leaders, engineers, architects, and developer champions on effective prompting, context management, human review, secure usage, and other GitHub Copilot best practices.\nContinuously improve reliability, security, governance, compliance, and operational effectiveness across software delivery platforms.\n\n.\nRequired skills and experiences\n7+ years of IT experience with strong hands-on cloud, GitHub, and DevOps expertise.\n\n2+ years in a lead, architect, or senior technical role.\n\nProven experience designing and deploying cloud solutions at scale.\n\nStrong hands-on experience with Azure DevOps, GitHub Actions, and/or Jenkins for end-to-end CI/CD pipelines.\n\nProficiency in scripting and automation using PowerShell, Bash, and/or Python.\n\nSolid understanding of CI/CD, Git branching strategies, and release management.\n\nExperience advising on DevOps best practices and aligning technical solutions to business objectives.\n\nExperience guiding enterprise clients through GitHub Copilot adoption, enablement, governance, cost optimization, metrics, and value realization.\n\nFamiliarity with DevSecOps practices, including security scans, secrets management, and quality gates.\n\nExperience with hybrid or multi-cloud environments and networking, such as VPNs or ExpressRoute.\n\nKnowledge of reliability engineering principles, infrastructure performance tuning, and cost optimization.\n\nUnderstanding of ITIL or ITSM processes supporting CI/CD toolchains.\n\nFamiliarity with compliance frameworks such as NIST, HIPAA, PCI, or ISO 27001.\n\nBachelor’s degree in computer science, engineering, or a related field, or equivalent professional experience.\n\nPreferred Qualifications\nBackground in consulting or client-facing roles is highly desirable.\n\nExperience working in large-scale enterprise or regulated environments, such as finance or healthcare, is a plus.\n\nPre-sales solution architecture experience is a plus.\n\nCertifications\nMicrosoft Certified: Azure DevOps Engineer Expert (AZ-400) preferred.\n\nMicrosoft Certified: Azure Solutions Architect Expert (AZ-305) preferred.\n\nAzure Administrator Associate (AZ-104) or Azure Developer Associate (AZ-204) beneficial.\n\nContainer certifications, such as Kubernetes or Docker, are a plus.\n\nITIL or Agile certifications are a plus.\n\nSecurity certifications, such as Azure Security Engineer or cloud security credentials, are advantageous.\n\nAbout You\nCharacteristics that can spell success for this role:\nYou work collaboratively with energy, drive, and dedication to overcome obstacles and achieve your goals.\n\nYou take ownership and encourage others to make a positive impact.\n\nYou have superb interpersonal skills and can establish strong relationships.\n\nYou anticipate and neutralize obstacles and objections.\n\nYou are a skillful influencer of internal and external resources.\n\nEnjoy your career\nAs you bring your skills and abilities to Avanade, you’ll get distinctive experiences, limitless learning, and ambitious growth in return. As we continue to build our diverse and inclusive culture, we become even more innovative and creative, helping us better serve our clients and communities. You’ll join a community of smart, supportive collaborators to lift, mentor, and guide you, and to lean on your expertise. You get a company purpose-built for business-critical, leading-edge technology solutions, committed to improving the way humans work, interact, and live. It’s all here, so take a closer look!\nSome of the best things about working at Avanade\nOpportunity to work for Microsoft’s Global Alliance Partner of the Year (14 years in a row), with exceptional development and training (minimum 80 hours per year for training and paid certifications) \nReal-time access to technical and skilled resources globally \nDedicated career advisor to encourage your growth\nEngaged and helpful coworkers genuinely interested in you A great place to work As you bring your skills and abilities to Avanade, you’ll get distinctive experiences, limitless learning, and ambitious growth in return. As we continue to build our diverse and inclusive culture, we become even more innovative and creative, helping us better serve our clients and our communities. You’ll join a community of smart, supportive collaborators to lift, mentor, and guide you, but to also lean on your expertise. You get a company purpose-built for business-critical, leading-edge technology solutions, committed to improving the way humans work, interact, and live. It’s all here, so take a closer look!\nWe work hard to provide an inclusive, diverse culture with a deep sense of belonging for all our employees. Visit our Inclusion & Diversity page.\nCreate a future for our people that focuses on\nExpanding your thinking\nExperimenting courageously\nLearning and pivoting Inspire greatness in our people by\nEmpowering every voice\nEncouraging boldness\nCelebrating progress Accelerate the impact of our people by\nAmazing the client\nPrioritizing what matters\nActing as one\nCompensation at Avanade varies depending on a wide array of factors, which may include but are not limited to the specific office location, role, skill set, and level of experience. 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