GitHub DevOps Solutions Architect

Job Title: GitHub DevOps Solutions Architect (Remote) - Full-time, direct employment - Remote - USA - 10% Travel - No visa sponsorship or C2C at this time Our client, a top-tier IT Consulting firm, is seeking an experienced GitHub DevOps Solutions Architect to join their Applications Modernization Team. In this pre-sales role, you will collaborate with Microsoft and GitHub account teams to drive business opportunities and help clients maximize the efficiency of their software development processes using GitHub and Azure DevOps. You will leverage your expertise in GitHub, Azure DevOps, and modern development practices to deliver compelling solutions, conduct workshops, and lead proof-of-concept (PoC) projects. Essential Duties and Responsibilities: - Act as a subject matter expert in GitHub, Azure DevOps, and related DevOps tools and practices, providing technical guidance and solutions to clients across various sectors. - Engage with Microsoft and GitHub account teams to identify and pursue new business opportunities, contributing to the growth of our client pipeline. - Conduct technical assessments, workshops, and PoC projects to demonstrate the capabilities of GitHub offerings, such as GitHub Copilot and GitHub Launch Pad, in an Azure DevOps environment. - Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including architects, engineers, and developers, to design and implement modern software development solutions leveraging GitHub and Azure DevOps. - Contribute to the development of reusable architecture patterns, templates, and frameworks for DevOps solutions on GitHub and Azure. - Participate in pre-sales activities, including opportunity identification, solution design, and proposal development. - Support the sales team in technical discussions and solution demonstrations with prospective clients. - Stay up-to-date with the latest trends, best practices, and advancements in GitHub, Azure DevOps, and related technologies, and share knowledge with the team and clients. - Leverage your coding skills (.NET, C#) to build and demonstrate solutions in an Azure DevOps environment. Required Qualifications: - Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field. - Minimum of 5 years of experience in software development, DevOps, and cloud technologies, with a strong focus on GitHub and Azure DevOps. - Proven expertise in GitHub and its offerings - Proficiency in programming languages such as .NET and C#, and experience with Azure DevOps pipelines and practices. - Excellent communication and presentation skills, with the ability to effectively communicate technical concepts to both technical and non-technical audiences. - Experience in consulting or professional services environments, with a track record of successful client engagements and project delivery. - Willingness to travel up to 10% of the time for client meetings and on-site engagements. Preferred Qualifications: - Experience with additional DevOps tools and frameworks, such as Jenkins, Harness, and Angular. - Familiarity with agile methodologies and cloud-native application development practices. - Previous experience working with Microsoft or GitHub, or in a consulting role focused on GitHub and DevOps solutions. - Relevant industry certifications (e.g., Microsoft Certified Solutions Expert, GitHub Certifications).

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