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Avanade is looking for an Azure DevOps & GitHub Engineer/Architect at the Manager level. In this role, you will lead the design and implementation of modern DevOps solutions, cloud architectures, and software delivery platforms leveraging Azure DevOps, GitHub Enterprise, GitHub Copilot, and Microsoft Azure technologies. You will help clients define their AI-enabled engineering vision, translate business priorities into practical GitHub adoption roadmaps, and establish scalable, secure, and cost-conscious development and deployment ecosystems.
This role demands a blend of technical expertise, strategic thinking, leadership, and client coaching to guide teams through cloud, DevOps, platform engineering, and AI transformation journeys. You will advise leaders on responsible AI adoption, governance, usage measurement, cost management, and value realization while coaching engineering teams on GitHub Copilot best practices. You will remain hands-on in designing and optimizing CI/CD pipelines, GitHub Actions workflows, Azure DevOps services, source control strategies, infrastructure automation, and cloud environments.
Come Join Us
There is one in every group—the person who dreams big and has the motivation to bring their ideas to life, even as others might roll their eyes and prefer to play it safe. Are you that person?
Are you the one who isn’t afraid to break the mold and gets passionate about the power of digital to transform organizations and ways of working? We are building teams of people like that to help our clients unlock the power they need now and own what is next. Together, we do what matters.
What You’ll Do
- Define and lead Azure DevOps strategy aligned with enterprise and client objectives.
- Lead GitHub and engineering transformation strategies aligned with client and enterprise objectives.
- Serve as a trusted advisor to business and technology leaders on GitHub-powered AI adoption, AI-enabled SDLC practices, DevSecOps, and software engineering modernization.
- Lead discovery sessions, assessments, workshops, and roadmap engagements with client stakeholders.
- Champion modern software engineering, DevOps, DevSecOps, and platform engineering practices across engagements.
- Design and implement GitHub Enterprise architectures, governance models, repository strategies, and operating frameworks.
- Architect and optimize GitHub Actions workflows, CI/CD platforms, and software delivery pipelines.
- Lead migration initiatives from Azure DevOps, Jenkins, Bitbucket, GitLab, and legacy toolchains to GitHub.
- Troubleshoot software delivery, deployment, source control, security, and infrastructure challenges across enterprise environments.
- Lead the adoption of AI-enabled software development practices across the software development lifecycle, leveraging GitHub Copilot and emerging AI engineering capabilities.
- Advise clients on GitHub Copilot strategy, responsible AI governance, security, licensing, usage measurement, and cost management to improve adoption and business value.
- Establish adoption and value-realization frameworks that connect GitHub Copilot usage, license utilization, AI consumption, delivery outcomes, quality, and developer experience to measurable client goals.
- Guide clients in managing AI costs through fit-for-purpose model selection, efficient prompting and context patterns, usage guardrails, license optimization, and ongoing consumption reviews.
- Design and implement AI-assisted workflows for coding, testing, code review, documentation, troubleshooting, and developer productivity improvement.
- Develop reusable AI-enabled engineering accelerators, playbooks, and reference architectures that improve software quality, delivery speed, and engineering effectiveness.
- Partner with business, engineering, and technology leaders to identify, prioritize, and scale AI-driven transformation opportunities across the SDLC.
- Drive adoption of AI-enabled engineering practices utilizing GitHub Copilot and emerging software engineering capabilities.
- Coach client leaders, engineers, architects, and developer champions on effective prompting, context management, human review, secure usage, and other GitHub Copilot best practices.
- Continuously improve reliability, security, governance, compliance, and operational effectiveness across software delivery platforms.
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 03/06/2026 and open for at least 5 days.
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:
Role Location Annual Salary Range
- California $155,200 to $184,300
- Cleveland $139,200 to $165,300
- Colorado $139,200 to $165,300
- District of Columbia $155,200 to $184,300
- Illinois $150,400 to $178,600
- Maryland $155,200 to $184,300
- Massachusetts $155,200 to $184,300
- Minnesota $150,400 to $178,600
- New York $164,800 to $195,700
- New Jersey $139,200 to $165,300
- Washington $155,200 to $184,300
Azure DevOps & GitHub Engineer/Architect
Avanade is looking for an Azure DevOps & GitHub Engineer/Architect at the Manager level. In this role, you will lead the design and implementation of modern DevOps solutions, cloud architectures, and software delivery platforms leveraging Azure DevOps, GitHub Enterprise, GitHub Copilot, and Microsoft Azure technologies. You will help clients define their AI-enabled engineering vision, translate business priorities into practical GitHub adoption roadmaps, and establish scalable, secure, and cost-conscious development and deployment ecosystems.
This role demands a blend of technical expertise, strategic thinking, leadership, and client coaching to guide teams through cloud, DevOps, platform engineering, and AI transformation journeys. You will advise leaders on responsible AI adoption, governance, usage measurement, cost management, and value realization while coaching engineering teams on GitHub Copilot best practices. You will remain hands-on in designing and optimizing CI/CD pipelines, GitHub Actions workflows, Azure DevOps services, source control strategies, infrastructure automation, and cloud environments.
Come Join Us
There is one in every group—the person who dreams big and has the motivation to bring their ideas to life, even as others might roll their eyes and prefer to play it safe. Are you that person?
Are you the one who isn’t afraid to break the mold and gets passionate about the power of digital to transform organizations and ways of working? We are building teams of people like that to help our clients unlock the power they need now and own what is next. Together, we do what matters.
What You’ll Do
- Define and lead Azure DevOps strategy aligned with enterprise and client objectives.
- Lead GitHub and engineering transformation strategies aligned with client and enterprise objectives.
- Serve as a trusted advisor to business and technology leaders on GitHub-powered AI adoption, AI-enabled SDLC practices, DevSecOps, and software engineering modernization.
- Lead discovery sessions, assessments, workshops, and roadmap engagements with client stakeholders.
- Champion modern software engineering, DevOps, DevSecOps, and platform engineering practices across engagements.
- Design and implement GitHub Enterprise architectures, governance models, repository strategies, and operating frameworks.
- Architect and optimize GitHub Actions workflows, CI/CD platforms, and software delivery pipelines.
- Lead migration initiatives from Azure DevOps, Jenkins, Bitbucket, GitLab, and legacy toolchains to GitHub.
- Troubleshoot software delivery, deployment, source control, security, and infrastructure challenges across enterprise environments.
- Lead the adoption of AI-enabled software development practices across the software development lifecycle, leveraging GitHub Copilot and emerging AI engineering capabilities.
- Advise clients on GitHub Copilot strategy, responsible AI governance, security, licensing, usage measurement, and cost management to improve adoption and business value.
- Establish adoption and value-realization frameworks that connect GitHub Copilot usage, license utilization, AI consumption, delivery outcomes, quality, and developer experience to measurable client goals.
- Guide clients in managing AI costs through fit-for-purpose model selection, efficient prompting and context patterns, usage guardrails, license optimization, and ongoing consumption reviews.
- Design and implement AI-assisted workflows for coding, testing, code review, documentation, troubleshooting, and developer productivity improvement.
- Develop reusable AI-enabled engineering accelerators, playbooks, and reference architectures that improve software quality, delivery speed, and engineering effectiveness.
- Partner with business, engineering, and technology leaders to identify, prioritize, and scale AI-driven transformation opportunities across the SDLC.
- Drive adoption of AI-enabled engineering practices utilizing GitHub Copilot and emerging software engineering capabilities.
- Coach client leaders, engineers, architects, and developer champions on effective prompting, context management, human review, secure usage, and other GitHub Copilot best practices.
- Continuously improve reliability, security, governance, compliance, and operational effectiveness across software delivery platforms.
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 03/06/2026 and open for at least 5 days.
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:
Role Location Annual Salary Range
- California $155,200 to $184,300
- Cleveland $139,200 to $165,300
- Colorado $139,200 to $165,300
- District of Columbia $155,200 to $184,300
- Illinois $150,400 to $178,600
- Maryland $155,200 to $184,300
- Massachusetts $155,200 to $184,300
- Minnesota $150,400 to $178,600
- New York $164,800 to $195,700
- New Jersey $139,200 to $165,300
- Washington $155,200 to $184,300
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding E-3 Visa Sponsorship as a Senior Devops Engineer
Document your degree equivalency early
Australian three-year bachelor's degrees are generally accepted as equivalent to U.S. four-year degrees for E-3 visa purposes, but your employer's legal team may request a credential evaluation. Get a formal evaluation from a NACES-approved evaluator before you start interviewing.
Target employers with active LCA filing history
Search the DOL's Foreign Labor Application Gateway (FLAG) disclosure data for companies that have filed Labor Condition Applications for DevOps or software infrastructure roles. Prior LCA activity signals the employer already understands the sponsorship process and won't stall at the offer stage.
Frame your role as a specialty occupation upfront
The E-3 requires your position to qualify as a specialty occupation. When discussing the role with hiring managers, confirm the job description requires a specific bachelor's degree field, not just any degree. A vague job posting that says 'bachelor's preferred' rather than 'required' can complicate your LCA.
Use Migrate Mate's E-3 filing service for the LCA and consulate prep
Once you have a signed offer, use Migrate Mate's E-3 filing service to handle your LCA filing with DOL, prepare your DS-160, and get ready for your consulate appointment in Sydney, Melbourne, or Perth. The LCA must be certified before your visa interview can proceed.
Clarify E-3 timelines with your hiring manager before accepting
The E-3 consular process typically takes two to six weeks from LCA certification to visa stamp, depending on your consulate's appointment availability. Set that expectation with your hiring manager before you accept the offer so your start date accounts for the filing window.
Understand how E-3 compares to H-1B when evaluating offers
If an employer offers to sponsor you on an H-1B visa instead of an E-3, push back. As an Australian citizen you can use the E-3, which skips the lottery entirely. Accepting an H-1B registration when you qualify for E-3 adds unnecessary uncertainty to your start date.
E-3 Visa Senior Devops Engineer: Frequently Asked Questions
How do I find Senior DevOps Engineer jobs with E-3 visa sponsorship?
Migrate Mate is built specifically for this search. It surfaces Senior DevOps Engineer roles at U.S. employers with E-3 sponsorship history, so you're not cold-applying to companies that have never filed an LCA. Filtering by role and visa type saves significant time compared to manually screening general job listings.
How much does it cost to get an E-3 visa?
Migrate Mate's E-3 filing service covers the entire process for $499, including the Labor Condition Application, visa document preparation, and consulate appointment guidance. Traditional immigration lawyers charge $2,000–$5,000+ for the same work. The E-3 has less paperwork than most work visas, so paying thousands for legal help is usually unnecessary.
Does a Senior DevOps Engineer role qualify as a specialty occupation for the E-3?
Yes, provided the job description requires a bachelor's degree in a specific field such as computer science, information systems, or software engineering. The E-3 specialty occupation standard focuses on whether the role theoretically and practically requires that degree. A DevOps position that accepts any degree or treats the degree as optional may face scrutiny during LCA review, so the job description wording matters.
How does E-3 sponsorship compare to H-1B for Senior DevOps Engineers?
The E-3 is substantially more predictable for Australian engineers. The H-1B is subject to an annual lottery with roughly a 25% selection rate, meaning most registrants aren't selected. The E-3 has no lottery and no annual cap, so sponsorship leads directly to filing without a random selection event. Both require a specialty occupation determination and a prevailing wage-compliant salary, but the E-3 avoids the six-month wait tied to the H-1B cap cycle.
Can I switch employers while on an E-3 as a Senior DevOps Engineer?
Yes, but you need a new LCA and a new E-3 visa tied to the new employer before you start working there. The E-3 is employer-specific, so your current visa doesn't transfer. You can change jobs by having your new employer file a fresh LCA with DOL, then either applying for a new visa at a U.S. consulate in Australia or, in some cases, applying for a change of status if you're already inside the U.S.