Associate Manager, GitHub DevOps Engineer/Architect

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Required skills and experiences

• 7+ years of IT experience with strong hands-on cloud, GitHub, and DevOps expertise.

• 2+ years in a lead, architect, or senior technical role.

• Proven experience designing and deploying cloud solutions at scale.

• Strong hands-on experience with Azure DevOps, GitHub Actions, and/or Jenkins for end-to-end CI/CD pipelines.

• Proficiency in scripting and automation using PowerShell, Bash, and/or Python.

• Solid understanding of CI/CD, Git branching strategies, and release management.

• Experience advising on DevOps best practices and aligning technical solutions to business objectives.

• Experience guiding enterprise clients through GitHub Copilot adoption, enablement, governance, cost optimization, metrics, and value realization.

• Familiarity with DevSecOps practices, including security scans, secrets management, and quality gates.

• Experience with hybrid or multi-cloud environments and networking, such as VPNs or ExpressRoute.

• Knowledge of reliability engineering principles, infrastructure performance tuning, and cost optimization.

• Understanding of ITIL or ITSM processes supporting CI/CD toolchains.

• Familiarity with compliance frameworks such as NIST, HIPAA, PCI, or ISO 27001.

• Bachelor’s degree in computer science, engineering, or a related field, or equivalent professional experience.

Preferred Qualifications

• Background in consulting or client-facing roles is highly desirable.

• Experience working in large-scale enterprise or regulated environments, such as finance or healthcare, is a plus.

• Pre-sales solution architecture experience is a plus.

Certifications

• Microsoft Certified: Azure DevOps Engineer Expert (AZ-400) preferred.

• Microsoft Certified: Azure Solutions Architect Expert (AZ-305) preferred.

• Azure Administrator Associate (AZ-104) or Azure Developer Associate (AZ-204) beneficial.

• Container certifications, such as Kubernetes or Docker, are a plus.

• ITIL or Agile certifications are a plus.

• Security certifications, such as Azure Security Engineer or cloud security credentials, are advantageous.

About You

Characteristics that can spell success for this role:

• You work collaboratively with energy, drive, and dedication to overcome obstacles and achieve your goals.

• You take ownership and encourage others to make a positive impact.

• You have superb interpersonal skills and can establish strong relationships.

• You anticipate and neutralize obstacles and objections.

• You are a skillful influencer of internal and external resources.

Enjoy your career
As you bring your skills and abilities to Avanade, you’ll get distinctive experiences, limitless learning, and ambitious growth in return. As we continue to build our diverse and inclusive culture, we become even more innovative and creative, helping us better serve our clients and communities. You’ll join a community of smart, supportive collaborators to lift, mentor, and guide you, and to lean on your expertise. You get a company purpose-built for business-critical, leading-edge technology solutions, committed to improving the way humans work, interact, and live. It’s all here, so take a closer look!  

Some of the best things about working at Avanade
•    Opportunity to work for Microsoft’s Global Alliance Partner of the Year (14 years in a row), with exceptional development and training (minimum 80 hours per year for training and paid certifications) 
•    Real-time access to technical and skilled resources globally 
•    Dedicated career advisor to encourage your growth
•    Engaged and helpful coworkers genuinely interested in you 
 
A great place to work
As you bring your skills and abilities to Avanade, you’ll get distinctive experiences, limitless learning, and ambitious growth in return. As we continue to build our diverse and inclusive culture, we become even more innovative and creative, helping us better serve our clients and our communities. You’ll join a community of smart, supportive collaborators to lift, mentor, and guide you, but to also lean on your expertise. You get a company purpose-built for business-critical, leading-edge technology solutions, committed to improving the way humans work, interact, and live. It’s all here, so take a closer look! 

We work hard to provide an inclusive, diverse culture with a deep sense of belonging for all our employees. Visit our Inclusion & Diversity page.

Create a future for our people that focuses on
• Expanding your thinking   • Experimenting courageously   • Learning and pivoting
 
Inspire greatness in our people by
• Empowering every voice   • Encouraging boldness   • Celebrating progress 
 
Accelerate the impact of our people by
• Amazing the client   • Prioritizing what matters    • Acting as one

Compensation at Avanade varies depending on a wide array of factors, which may include but are not limited to the specific office location, role, skill set, and level of experience. As required by local law, Avanade provides a reasonable range of compensation for roles that may be hired as set forth below.

We anticipate this job posting will be posted on 10/05/2026.

Avanade offers a market competitive suite of benefits including medical, dental, vision, life, and long-term disability coverage, a 401(k) plan, bonus opportunities, paid holidays, and paid time off. See more information on our benefits here: Benefits and Total Rewards | Avanade United States

Role Location    Annual Salary Range
California    $155,200 – $184,300
Cleveland    $139,200 – $165,300
Colorado    $139,200 – $165,300
District of Columbia    $155,200 – $184,300
Illinois    $150,400 – $178,600
Maine    $139,200 – $165,300
Maryland    $155,200 – $184,300
Massachusetts    $155,200 – $184,300
Minnesota    $150,400 – $178,600
New York    $164,800 – $195,700
New Jersey    $139,200 – $165,300
Virginia    $139,200 – $165,300
Washington    $155,200 – $184,300

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