DevOps Architect – Azure, Terraform | Only W2
Cohesive Technologies
- USA
- Permanent
- Full-time
Location: Bellevue, WA (On-site)
Experience: 14+ years
Certifications Preferred: AZ-305 (Azure Architect), AZ-400 (DevOps Expert)
Position Type: W2 onlyRole Overview:We are seeking a strategic and hands-on DevOps Architect with deep expertise in Azure cloud architecture, Infrastructure as Code (IaC) using Terraform and CI/CD pipeline engineering.The successful candidate will play a critical role in designing and implementing enterprise-grade DevOps solutions across complex, scalable Azure environments.Key Responsibilities:Architect and implement secure, scalable and cost-optimized infrastructure on Microsoft AzureDesign and develop reusable Terraform modules and templates for enterprise useBuild end-to-end DevOps automation pipelines using Azure DevOps, GitHub Actions or similarEnable cross-subscription, cross-VNet deployments and service communicationsAutomate deployments using scripting languages like TypeScript, PowerShell or PythonDefine and enforce cloud security, RBAC, identity management and network architecture best practicesMentor DevOps engineers and lead technical decision-making across environmentsImplement advanced deployment strategies (blue-green, canary, GitOps)Create and maintain documentation for infrastructure and DevOps processesMust-Have Skills & Experience:14+ years in DevOps, Cloud Infrastructure and AutomationStrong Terraform development experience - must be able to write from scratch, modularize and version controlDeep hands-on experience in Azure (App Services, VMs, AKS, ACR, VNets, Storage, Key Vaults, Azure Container Apps, Fabric, ADLS, CosmosDB etc.)Ability to build robust CI/CD pipelines in Azure DevOps or GitHub ActionsProficiency in scripting (at least one of: TypeScript, PowerShell, Python, Bash)Experience with Private DNS Zones, Service Principals, Managed Identities and RBACStrong knowledge of cross-subscription and cross-network communications in AzureSolid understanding of containerization (Docker) and orchestration (AKS/Kubernetes)Demonstrated ability to handle real-time challenges like quota limits, multi-region deployments and production stabilityPreferred Qualifications:Azure certifications: AZ-305 and AZ-400Experience with platform engineering and reusable frameworks for infrastructureStrong troubleshooting skills and the ability to think architecturally under pressureExperience building developer-friendly templates or infra modulesClear communication and documentation capabilitiesCohesive Technologies is an equal access/equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of age, color, disability, marital status, national origin, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, veteran status or any other classification prescribed by applicable law.