GitHub Consultant - Xebia

Overview of the GitHub Consultant role

Xebia| Xpirit US is seeking a Senior to Expert level individual in software development and operations with corresponding skill level in Azure and Azure DevOps. This role is meant for an individual with a passion for developing and operating workloads running on Microsoft Azure, with a focus on helping teams to improve their DevOps practices. The qualified candidate will be proficient in cloud-native software development as well as deploying and operating solutions in Azure. As a DevOps Consultant, the candidate will be able to provide real-world, hands-on guidance in developing distributed cloud solutions and implementing DevOps patterns and practices to build and run these solutions in a cloud environment. In addition, the candidate will have Application Lifecycle Management experience using GitHub to implement these DevOps practices for full automation on testing, deployment and release.

Major Duties & Responsibilities

Assess customer capabilities and create a DevOps roadmap for customers, including guidance on incorporating DevOps best practices into their software delivery process.
Automate systems and infrastructure needed to support cloud-native solutions, accounting for ambiguity and anticipated changes as necessary, using DevOps patterns and practices

Present audience-appropriate explanations of technical solution details and DevOps practices to all levels of an organization (CxO, management, technical team)
Work hands-on to create proof-of-concepts to demonstrate ideas and concepts that may be foreign to customers or prospects

Desired skills & Experience

Knowledge of continuous testing, integration, and deployment for cloud solutions
Strong understanding of Scrum, Agile Development, and Application Lifecycle Management with a DevOps mindset, with an ability to explain core concepts
Hands-on experience with GitHub, with the ability to setup projects and implement complete CI/CD pipelines
Hands on experience using Git version control solutions and branching strategies
Able to work with a mix of Microsoft and open-source technologies to deliver cloud-scale deployments
Experiences with both Windows and Linux environments

Advanced knowledge of the .NET development platform, and at least C# programming language
Experience with Infrastructure-as-Code solutions
Comfortable scripting solutions with PowerShell and Bash
Knowledgeable on ARM provisioning using Bicep or Terraform templates
Experience with Kubernetes, Docker, or containerization is a plus
Experience with Jenkins, Octopus, Microsoft Team Foundation Server (TFS) 2015+, Azure DevOps Server, and similar technologies is a plus
Microsoft AZ-400 certification a plus

We care about our people

Benefits we are proud to provide

We believe that the people we hire are what makes a company great. Our employees set the tone for the culture and the success of the business from the very beginning of the recruitment process onward. As a people-first employer, we are proud to provide significant benefits for our incredible people.

100% Remote work opportunities
401K with a 4% employer match
3 weeks of PTO
10 holidays
2 weeks Sick Leave
We invest in employees’ professional development goals and cover the cost of certifications pursued

Fully compensated travel for work events and conferences
Annual company get together
Health, vision, and dental packages provided
Company laptop provided
Monthly phone reimbursements

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Xpirit is a top Microsoft Gold Partner with multiple Microsoft MVPs and Microsoft Regional Directors – if you want to work in an enthusiastic environment that prioritizes learning and growth, Xpirit is the place to be!

Let’s get to know each other and see how we can accelerate your career. Fill out the form to apply or contact hello@xpirit.com.