DevOps Architect

Position Summary:

The DevOps Architect is responsible for leading the design and implementation of scalable, secure, and automated DevOps frameworks that support continuous delivery, infrastructure as code, and observability across CAQH applications. This role partners with cross-functional teams to ensure modern, cloud-native deployment practices and plays a key role in shaping enterprise DevOps strategy.

The DevOps Architect is a full-time, remote, exempt position and reports to the VP, Enterprise Architecture and Infrastructure.

Base Salary: $170,000 - $190,000.

Specific Responsibilities:

• Design and lead enterprise-wide CI/CD frameworks using Azure DevOps and GitHub Actions.
• Architect Infrastructure as Code (IaC) practices using Terraform, Bicep, or similar tools to provision and manage Azure cloud environments.
• Establish standards for automation, deployment, and monitoring to ensure high availability, reliability, and security.
• Champion best practices for containerized application development and orchestration using Docker and Kubernetes (AKS).
• Drive adoption of observability tools and practices including Azure Monitor, Grafana, and Prometheus.
• Collaborate with development, infrastructure, and security teams to ensure DevOps aligns with business and architectural goals.
• Lead incident response efforts, root cause analysis, and system resilience initiatives.
• Mentor engineering teams and contribute to DevOps capability maturity across CAQH.
• Maintain up-to-date documentation for architectures, workflows, and deployment processes.
• Evaluate and recommend new DevOps tools, platforms, and technologies.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

• This position does not have direct reports. However, the DevOps Architect will provide technical leadership, coaching, and guidance to cross-functional teams and may mentor junior engineers.

Skills: 

• Expertise designing and managing CI/CD pipelines (Azure DevOps, GitHub Actions, Jenkins).
• Strong hands-on experience with Infrastructure as Code (Terraform, Bicep, ARM templates).
• Deep knowledge of Azure cloud services and secure cloud architecture.
• Proficiency in scripting (PowerShell, Bash, Python).
• Advanced experience with containerization (Docker) and orchestration (Kubernetes, AKS).
• Strong understanding of identity/access management, secrets management, and compliance.
• Familiarity with modern monitoring and alerting tools (Azure Monitor, Prometheus, Grafana).
• Ability to communicate architectural decisions to technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• Experience operating in Agile/Scrum environments.

Experience:

• 6+ years of progressive experience in DevOps, cloud engineering, or infrastructure automation roles.
• At least 2 years of experience in an architectural or strategic DevOps leadership role.
• Demonstrated experience delivering secure, scalable, and automated cloud-native platforms.
• Experience in enterprise or regulated environments is strongly preferred.

Education:

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field.
• Azure DevOps Architect or related cloud certification preferred.

WHO WE ARE

The Council for Affordable Quality Healthcare (CAQH) was formed by health plans who came together nearly 25 years ago with the desire to make healthcare work better. Today, we are trusted by stakeholders from across the healthcare ecosystem to improve business processes and offer the most comprehensive provider and member data in the United States.

WHAT YOU GET

CAQH recognizes that its most important asset is its growing team of smart, creative, collaborative, forward-thinking and passionate professionals – and that a comprehensive employee benefits package is an important factor for them in choosing where to work. CAQH offers competitive compensation along with an extensive benefits package for all full-time employees, including medical, dental and vision coverage, tuition assistance and a 401k. We offer full-time remote work to all staff from any location and maintain a physical office in downtown Washington, DC.

At CAQH, we are proud of our active commitment to equal opportunities for all. Our teams work diligently to foster a workplace where all individuals are valued, respected, and empowered. We embrace different perspectives and are dedicated to providing equal opportunities for everyone to thrive. Join us in our mission to transform healthcare through innovative technology solutions while making a positive impact on the lives of diverse communities.

CAQH is an equal opportunity employer. It is our policy to recruit, hire, train, and promote individuals, as well as administer any and all personnel actions, without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin or ancestry, age, marital status, disability, protected veteran status, personal appearance, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, familial status, family responsibilities, matriculation, political affiliation, genetic information, source of income, place of residence, or any other characteristic protected by law. CAQH will not tolerate any unlawful discrimination, and any such conduct is strictly prohibited.

Applicants have rights under the Family Medical Leave Act (FMLA), Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO), and the Employee Polygraph Protection Act (EPPA). If you are interested in applying for employment with CAQH and need an accommodation to apply for a posted position, contact CAQH Human Resources at 202-517-0436.

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