DevOps Architect (Azure & IaC)

**This is an opportunity to join our growing cloud infrastructure practice and shape how Emergent delivers DevOps to our clients. This position is fully remote (indefinitely).** Emergent Software is looking for a DevOps Architect to lead the technical direction of our DevOps practice within the cloud infrastructure team. A qualified candidate has deep experience with Azure infrastructure, Infrastructure as Code, and CI/CD, paired with a track record of authoring standards, mentoring engineers from mixed backgrounds, and representing technical practices in client-facing pre-sales conversations. This 100% remote position is for someone who enjoys building the playbook as much as executing on it, and who can move comfortably between writing IaC modules, reviewing a junior engineer’s pull request, and leading an architecture discussion with a client’s CIO. Highlights & Benefits of working at Emergent SoftwareWork closely with other talented engineers and team members. Our vetting process means you can count on your team members to know what they are talking about. Work from home or work remotely from anywhere you want Flexible work schedule meaning you can work regular hours or choose weekends and evenings Work-life balance is essential and highly valued at Emergent Software. If you choose to work more than 40 hours, you’ll be compensated for the extra work! Shape a growing practice. The demand for our DevOps services is expanding quickly, and this role has direct influence over how the team scales. 100 hours per year to focus on your professional development. We invest in your growth! Grow your career without leaving the tech track. At Emergent Software, you can advance and be recognized as a technical expert without transitioning into people management. We value deep technical expertise as much as leadership and have established clear career paths for those who want to stay hands-on. Profit sharing bonus means as we’re successful, you’re successful Excellent benefits package including medical insurance, dental, vision, 401(k) matching, FSA, disability, life insurance, and paid parental leave Typical Tech StackMicrosoft Azure (compute, networking, identity, PaaS) Terraform, Bicep, and Ansible for Infrastructure as Code Azure DevOps and GitHub Actions for CI/CD PowerShell, Bash, and Python for automation and tooling Azure Kubernetes Service (AKS), Azure Container Apps (ACA), and Docker where containerization is required Azure Monitor, Log Analytics, and Application Insights for observability Azure Policy, Defender for Cloud, and Entra ID for governance and security Primary DutiesOwn the technical direction of Emergent’s DevOps practice, including the IaC standards, pipeline patterns, code review expectations, and reference architectures that the team applies across client engagements. Author and maintain the internal documentation, templates, and modules that the team relies on day to day. This is a core part of the role, not a side task. Mentor a team of engineers from mixed backgrounds, including software developers growing into cloud roles and traditional cloud engineers building DevOps fluency. Pair, review pull requests, run office hours, and raise the technical bar across the group. Lead the most complex DevOps engagements end to end, from discovery through delivery, with a focus on environments where scale, regulatory requirements, or legacy constraints demand strong technical judgment. This includes grooming backlog work and feature & task assignments to project team as well as influence technical direction across practice areas. Represent the DevOps practice in pre-sales. Partner with sales and account teams to scope work, lead technical discovery sessions, contribute to proposals, and build client confidence in Emergent’s approach. Continuously evolve Emergent’s DevOps practice by evaluating new tools, patterns, and approaches, and bringing the right ones into the team’s standard playbook. Diagnose and improve existing client systems that may be partially implemented or inconsistently managed, balancing pragmatic delivery with long-term maintainability. Accurately track time and work performed to support client billing, project planning, and overall project health, as part of a professional services delivery model. Strong time management skills to be able to prioritize workload, meet deadlines, and provide technical support and guidance for other DevOps focused team members. Share your knowledge at regular talk shop and lunch & learn sessions to help build a stronger team. Other related duties as assigned by your manager. Required Qualifications8+ years of hands-on experience with cloud infrastructure, with deep expertise in Microsoft Azure across compute, storage, and governance Deep networking expertise in Azure, including designing topologies from the ground up (segmentation strategy, hub-and-spoke or virtual WAN, cross-region connectivity, on-premises integration), as well as working fluently w