Azure DevOps CI/CD Architect

DescriptionKforce has a client that is seeking a Azure DevOps CI/CD Architect in Boston, MA.Summary:Are you an experienced Azure DevOps leader who enjoys turning manual processes into scalable, automated solutions? We're seeking a hands-on architect to lead a major DevOps modernization initiative and build a secure, repeatable CI/CD framework from the ground up.Duties:* Assess the current environment and define the future-state Azure DevOps architecture and roadmap* Design and implement reusable CI/CD pipelines using Azure Pipelines and YAML* Automate processes across source control, testing, builds, releases, deployments, documentation, and work-item tracking* Configure Azure Boards to support Agile delivery, reporting, and workflow automation* Integrate automated testing, security scanning, approval gates, notifications, and quality checks* Establish standards for branching, versioning, environment promotion, release management, and DevSecOps governance* Develop dashboards and metrics to track deployment performance, quality, and DevOps maturity* Partner with engineering, QA, infrastructure, security, and business teams to drive adoption* Mentor development teams and create documentation that supports long-term successRequirements* Microsoft Azure or Azure DevOps certifications* 10+ years of IT or software engineering experience, including significant DevOps, cloud, or platform engineering experience* 5+ years of deep, hands-on Azure DevOps experience* Proven success leading a transition from manual software delivery to automated CI/CD* Advanced experience with Azure Pipelines, YAML, Azure Boards, Azure Repos, Git, and release automation* Experience with Azure cloud environments and scripting tools such as PowerShell, Bash, Azure CLI, or Python* Experience with Azure Key Vault, GitOps, or modern platform-engineering practices* Previous experience leading a large-scale enterprise or public-sector DevOps transformation* Terraform, Bicep, ARM templates, or other Infrastructure as Code experience* Docker, Kubernetes, or Azure Kubernetes Service experience* Strong knowledge of reusable pipeline frameworks, automated testing, security controls, and deployment governance* Strong leadership, documentation, troubleshooting, and mentoring skills* Familiarity with code-quality and security tools such as SonarQube, Snyk, Checkmarx, or Veracode* Ability to communicate architecture and strategy clearly to both technical and non-technical stakeholdersJob TypeContractCompensation75 - $85