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Azure DevOps Lead

CogniSoft Technologies
Chicago, IL Contractor
POSTED ON 5/2/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 6/1/2026
Role: Azure DevOps Lead
Location: Chicago, IL – Onsite
 
 
Need Local candidates F2F required
 
 
Role Overview
Client is seeking an experienced Azure DevOps Lead to spearhead cloud-native development and deployment initiatives. The role involves leading DevOps practices, optimizing CI/CD pipelines, and ensuring secure, scalable, and efficient delivery of enterprise applications on Microsoft Azure.
 
Key Responsibilities
  • Lead and mentor DevOps engineers in implementing best practices across CI/CD pipelines.
  • Design, build, and maintain automated deployment frameworks using Azure DevOps.
  • Collaborate with development, QA, and infrastructure teams to streamline release processes.
  • Implement Infrastructure as Code (IaC) using ARM templates, Terraform, or Bicep.
  • Ensure compliance with Citibank’s security, governance, and regulatory standards.
  • Monitor and optimize system performance, reliability, and scalability.
  • Drive adoption of containerization (Docker, Kubernetes/AKS) and microservices architecture.
  • Provide technical leadership in troubleshooting and resolving complex deployment issues.
 
Required Skills & Qualifications
  • 8 years of IT experience with at least 4 years in Azure DevOps leadership roles.
  • Strong expertise in Azure DevOps Services (Repos, Pipelines, Boards, Artifacts).
  • Hands-on experience with CI/CD automation, Git, YAML pipelines, and release management.
  • Proficiency in Infrastructure as Code (Terraform, ARM, Bicep).
  • Experience with container orchestration (AKS/Kubernetes).
  • Solid understanding of cloud security, compliance, and monitoring tools (Azure Monitor, Log Analytics).
  • Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.

Salary : $50 - $55

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