Lead Azure DevOps Engineer

Job Title: Lead Azure DevOps Engineer Location: Atlanta, GA/ Plano/ Dallas, TX Duration: 12+ Months Job Description, Overview: We are seeking DevOps Engineers to support a large-scale CI/CD pipeline migration to GitHub Actions. This is a high-impact opportunity to work on a strategic consolidation initiative, modernizing DevOps practices and tooling across thousands of applications. Key Responsibilities: • Design, build, and migrate CI/CD pipelines from legacy tooling (e.g., Jenkins, Azure DevOps, shell scripts) to GitHub Actions • Standardize and templatize workflows to improve maintainability and onboarding • Support pipeline orchestration across a wide range of applications and tech stacks • Integrate CI/CD processes with containerization and orchestration platforms like Docker and Kubernetes • Ensure automation practices align with compliance and audit requirements • Collaborate across DevOps, architecture, and application teams to drive adoption and resolve migration blockers Required Skills & Experience: • Strong experience creating and maintaining CI/CD pipelines using tools such as GitHub Actions, Jenkins, and Azure DevOps • Proven ability to support migrations across diverse codebases and legacy workflows • Proficiency in scripting languages (e.g., Shell, Bash, Python) • Familiarity with containerized environments and orchestration platforms (e.g., Docker, Kubernetes) • Understanding of build and package tools such as Maven, Gradle, NPM, and Yarn • Experience with source control systems including GitHub and SVN • Strong collaboration and documentation skills across technical and non-technical teams Nice to Have: • Experience working in highly regulated environments (e.g., SOX, audit trail automation) • Familiarity with artifact management tools such as JFrog Artifactory • Exposure to Copilot or AI-enhanced development tools Ideal Candidate Profile: • Adaptable and comfortable navigating both modern and legacy environments • Capable of working independently while aligning with centralized DevOps goals • Pragmatic in balancing modernization with lift-and-shift realities • Able to work cross-functionally with engineering, security, and architecture groups