Senior Devops Consultant

Senior DevOps Consultant About the Role We are seeking an experienced Senior DevOps Consultant to join our team of technology professionals. The ideal candidate will bring extensive expertise in DevOps practices, cloud platforms, and infrastructure automation, with a strong focus on implementing continuous integration / continuous delivery (CI / CD) pipelines and cloud-native solutions. This role requires an individual who can lead complex transformation initiatives, provide technical mentorship, and deliver high-quality solutions for our enterprise clients. Position Overview As a Senior DevOps Consultant, you will serve as a technical leader and subject matter expert for our DevOps practice. You will be responsible for designing, implementing, and optimizing DevOps strategies and toolchains, with particular emphasis on automation, infrastructure as code, and cloud-native architectures. You will work directly with clients to understand their business requirements and translate them into effective technical solutions that enhance development velocity, operational efficiency, and system reliability. Key Responsibilities Lead complex DevOps transformation initiatives and implementation projects for enterprise clients Design and implement comprehensive CI / CD pipelines across various platforms and technologies Develop and implement infrastructure as code solutions using tools like Terraform, Ansible, or ARM templates Create cloud-native architectures leveraging container technologies and orchestration platforms Provide technical mentorship and guidance to junior team members and client development teams Develop automation solutions to streamline build, test, and deployment processes Conduct technical assessments of existing environments and provide strategic recommendations Create detailed technical documentation and knowledge transfer materials Implement monitoring, observability, and security solutions within DevOps practices Present technical concepts and solutions to client stakeholders at all levels Stay current with DevOps methodologies, tools, and emerging technologies Required Qualifications 7+ years of hands-on experience in IT, with at least 5 years specifically focused on DevOps practices Advanced expertise in CI / CD tools and methodologies (e.g., Azure DevOps, Jenkins, GitLab CI, GitHub Actions) Strong experience with at least one major cloud platform (Azure, AWS, or GCP), preferably Azure In-depth knowledge of infrastructure as code using tools like Terraform, ARM templates, or CloudFormation Expertise in containerization technologies (Docker) and orchestration platforms (Kubernetes) Deep understanding of scripting and automation using PowerShell, Bash, Python, or similar languages Experience implementing monitoring and observability solutions Strong understanding of networking concepts and security best practices Experience with version control systems, particularly Git-based workflows Demonstrated experience leading DevOps transformation initiatives at enterprise scale Excellent documentation, communication, and presentation skills Ability to translate complex technical concepts for non-technical stakeholders Required Certifications Microsoft Certified : DevOps Engineer Expert Microsoft Certified : Azure Administrator Associate Microsoft Certified : Azure Solutions Architect Expert or AWS Certified Solutions Architect Preferred Qualifications Experience with multiple cloud platforms (Azure, AWS, GCP) Knowledge of database management and data pipeline implementations Experience with service mesh technologies (e.g., Istio, Linkerd) Understanding of microservices architectures and design patterns Experience with security scanning and DevSecOps implementation Background in mentoring junior consultants and developing team capabilities Experience with Site Reliability Engineering (SRE) practices Preferred Certifications Certified Kubernetes Administrator (CKA) or Certified Kubernetes Application Developer (CKAD) HashiCorp Certified : Terraform Associate AWS Certified DevOps Engineer - Professional (if working with AWS) Google Professional Cloud DevOps Engineer (if working with GCP) Professional Skills Exceptional problem-solving and troubleshooting abilities Strong project management and organizational skills Excellent verbal and written communication Client-focused mindset with strong consulting capabilities Ability to work both independently and as part of a team Adaptability and willingness to learn new technologies Strong time management and prioritization skills