DevOps Architect

Job title: Azure DevOps Architect/Senior System Engineer

Location: Brussels,Namur-Belgium(Hybrid)

Duration:3/03/2025 - 31/03/2026

Job Description:

• Our Client is looking for an Azure DevOps Architect to design, implement, and oversee modern DevOps solutions within our Azure Cloud environment.
• This role emphasizes scalability, automation, and security in CI/CD pipelines, infrastructure as code (IaC), and cloud-native architectures, ensuring alignment with the organization’s strategic goals.

Requirements:

• Architect and implement end-to-end DevOps solutions, including CI/CD pipelines, automated testing frameworks, and deployment processes.
• Develop and enforce best practices for Infrastructure-as-Code (IaC) using tools like Terraform or Ansible (Biceps), with a focus on scalability, security, and compliance.
• Design and optimize CI/CD pipelines to incorporate security, performance testing, and governance (DevSecOps principles).
• Collaborate with developers, IT operations, and security teams to ensure seamless integration and automation across environments.
• Manage and improve role-based access control (RBAC), identity management, and policies for DevOps tools (e.g., Azure DevOps, GitHub).
• Monitor and optimize performance, reliability, and costs of DevOps platforms and cloud infrastructure.
• Integrate Azure DevOps with third-party tools and platforms to enhance development workflows.
• Provide technical leadership and mentorship to development and operations teams regarding DevOps practices and tools.
• Stay updated on Azure features and DevOps trends, recommending tools and processes to improve efficiency.
• Support governance efforts, ensuring that DevOps practices comply with frameworks like the Microsoft Cloud Security Benchmark and internal policies.

Technical Skills

• Extensive experience with Azure DevOps and CI/CD pipelines, including YAML-based workflows.
• Proficiency in Infrastructure-as-Code tools like Terraform, Bicep, or ARM Templates.
• Expertise in Azure-native services (e.g., App Services, Azure Kubernetes Service, Azure Functions) and integration into DevOps workflows.
• Familiarity with monitoring and logging tools such as Azure Monitor, Application Insights, and Log Analytics.
• Strong understanding of DevSecOps practices and tools for integrating security into CI/CD pipelines.
• Deep knowledge of version control systems (e.g., Git) and branching strategies for collaborative development.
• Proficiency in scripting languages such as PowerShell, Python, or Bash for automation tasks.
• Experience with containerization and orchestration technologies (Docker, Kubernetes) in Azure.
• Strong background in identity and access management with Entra ID integration into DevOps workflows.

Non-Technical Skills

• Fluent in English (knowledge of French, Dutch, and/or German is a plus).
• Strategic mindset for aligning DevOps practices with business objectives.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities for troubleshooting complex systems.
• Excellent communication skills, with the ability to articulate technical concepts to diverse audiences.
• Proactive, self-driven approach to improving DevOps processes.
• Effective collaboration with cross-functional teams and stakeholders to deliver impactful solutions.

Additional information:

Location: Primary location is Brussels and Namur, with the option to work from home up to three days a week.