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GitHub Platform Consultant

Edmonton, AB
On-site
Posted Aug 5, 2026
1 position

US$120,000–US$170,000 / year

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Employment type: Full-time
Experience level: Senior · 5+ years
Minimum education: Professional degree
Posting language: English
Working hours: 40 hours per week

Job summary

Lead enterprise migrations from various platforms to GitHub while designing scalable governance frameworks. Optimize CI/CD pipelines using GitHub Actions and provide enablement training to client teams.

Job details

At Lantern, our company culture stands as the bedrock of our success and a source of pride for our teams. We firmly believe that a culture founded on trust forms the basis for enduring relationships with clients, colleagues, and partners. Within this culture, we nurture an environment of respect, inclusion, and belonging, fostering collaboration among inspired teams. We prioritize the well-being of our colleagues, the success of our clients, and our positive impact on society. Embracing a growth mindset where curiosity thrives, we celebrate excellence and value individuals who inspire and mentor others, elevating the collective. Our driving force lies in personal and business growth. We go above and beyond to surprise and delight our clients, delivering tangible business value. In facing challenges, we make tough choices and solve complex problems to positively influence our clients, their customers, and the world at large. As a Microsoft services partner, we hold ourselves to the highest standards of technical excellence. This commitment to quality is evident not only in our work but also in how we support and empower our employees. At Lantern, our culture mirrors our core values and unwavering dedication to realizing our purpose and vision, making it a dynamic and fulfilling workplace. Together, we transcend the ordinary and achieve extraordinary results. GitHub Platform Consultant We are looking for a skilled and client-focused GitHub Platform Consultant to lead enterprises towards successfully adopting GitHub as their core development platform. This role is ideal for someone with a strong technical foundation and consulting experience who can guide organizations through complex migration journeys while ensuring governance, compliance, and operational excellence. As a key member of our transformation team, you will architect and execute migrations from Azure DevOps, GitLab, Bitbucket, and on-prem GitHub environments. You’ll design governance frameworks, optimize CI/CD pipelines using GitHub Actions, and deliver enablement sessions to empower client teams. You’ll also contribute to internal playbooks and automation tools that accelerate delivery and standardize best practices across engagements. This is a hands-on consulting role that requires deep GitHub expertise, CI/CD fluency, and a strong understanding of compliance in enterprise environments. You’ll work closely with platform and change management teams to ensure successful adoption and sustainable developer productivity. Key Responsibilities · Lead GitHub Migrations: Architect and execute migrations from Azure DevOps, GitLab, Bitbucket, and legacy GitHub environments. · Governance Design: Develop scalable and secure repository and organization governance models tailored to client needs. · CI/CD Optimization: Build and refine GitHub Actions pipelines for secure, compliant, and efficient delivery. · Enablement & Training: Deliver hands-on training sessions for GitHub administrators and release managers. · Internal Contributions: Enhance internal migration playbooks and automation scripts to accelerate delivery and standardize best practices. Skills, Knowledge and Expertise · 4–6 years of professional experience in software development, DevOps, or technical consulting · Proven expertise with GitHub Enterprise and Azure DevOps · Strong command of Git fundamentals and branching strategies · Deep understanding of CI/CD tools and practices, especially GitHub Actions and Azure Pipelines · Familiarity with compliance and security requirements in enterprise code hosting environments · GitHub Administration Certification (preferred) Benefits A culture that both wows our customers and employees; Variety of challenging projects, and the ability to work with leading-edge technologies; Competitive salary & group benefits; Generous training and education opportunities; Diverse team social events; Be part of a team that believes in diversity, inclusion, and a fun atmosphere! Lantern is committed to fair and equitable compensation practices. Actual compensation will depend upon an individual’s skills, experience, qualifications, location, and other relevant factors. The salary pay range is subject to change and may be modified at any time. Colorado Salary Range $120,000—$170,000 USD

What you’ll do

Requirements

Requires 4-6 years of experience in software development, DevOps, or technical consulting with deep expertise in GitHub Enterprise and Azure DevOps. Proficiency in Git branching strategies and enterprise compliance is essential, with a GitHub Administration Certification preferred.