Cloud Architect 4 @ VA || ASAP

Reports To: DevSecOps lead

Azure Cloud Trainer/Developer/Architect is a versatile role that combines the responsibilities of developing and delivering Gitlab/DevOps training programs with the hands-on work of developing and maintaining Gitlab tools, pipeline, and infrastructure including Microsoft ASP.NET/WebApi development. Secondly, the candidate will convert existing ASP.NET WebForm, MVC, Core applications on prem to High Available systems in Azure GCC cloud including developing Gitlab Pipelines, adopt/establish Agile methodology to the software development life cycle, and train development teams the whole process.

The ideal candidate will have a deep understanding of DevOps/Agile principles and practices, as well as experience developing and delivering training materials and coding skills in multiple programming languages.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

·                     Training:

·                     Develop and deliver Gitlab/Agile training programs for internal audiences

·                     Develop and deliver Gitlab/Visual Studio Code training programs for internal audiences

·                     Create and maintain training materials, including presentations, handouts, and exercises

·                     Evaluate the effectiveness of training programs and provide feedback to participants

·                     Stay up-to-date on the latest Gitlab/DevOps trends and technologies

·                     Development:

·                     Develop and maintain Gitlab tools, Gitlab Pipelines, and infrastructure

·                     Develop and maintain Microsoft .NET C# ASP.NET, WebApi applications

·                     Deploy, migrate and maintain IIS to Azure Cloud, App Service, SQL Database, Key Vault

·                     Automate Gitlab/DevOps processes using scripting languages and automation tools

·                     Troubleshoot and resolve Gitlab/DevOps issues

·                     Stay up-to-date on the latest DevOps tools and technologies

·                     Contribute to the development of DevOps documentation

Qualifications:

·                     Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field

·                     5+ years of experience in Gitlab/DevOps

·                     5+ years of experience in Microsoft .NET Development(ASP.NET, MVC, WebApi,IIS)

·                     3+ years of experience in Powershell and Shell scripting

·                     Proven experience developing and delivering training materials

·                     Excellent communication and presentation skills

·                     Strong technical writing skills and documentation experience

·                     Experience with a variety of DevOps tools and technologies, including but not limited to:

·                     Visual Studio Code

·                     Visual Studio

·                     Git

·                     Docker

·                     API tools , for example, Postman

·                     Oracle database

·                     SQL Server Database

·                     Azure

·                     GCP

·                     Serena PVCS Version Manager

·                     HP Quality Center

·                     Kanban board

·                     Experience with multiple computer languages, such as C#, T-SQL, PL/SQL,Shell Script, Powershell, and YAML

Preferred Qualifications:

·                     Experience with Agile methodologies

·                     Experience with Azure cloud

·                     Experience with containerization technologies such as Docker or Kubernetes

·                     Experience with continuous integration and continuous delivery (CI/CD) pipelines

·                     Experience with DevOps automation tools such as Ansible or Flyway or ApexSQL DevOps

Question 2

Please list candidate's email address.

Question 3

In what city and state does your candidate PERMANENTLY reside?

Question 4

Is the candidate available to attend a second interview in Richmond, VA? This is REQUIRED.

Question 5

Is the candidate available to come to Richmond, VA to pick up laptop at beginning of assignment? This is REQUIRED.

Question 6

How soon after an offer can your candidate start?