Job Title: DevOps Lead

Job Summary:

We are seeking an experienced and visionary DevOps Lead to oversee and drive our DevOps strategy, ensuring seamless collaboration between development and operations teams. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in Linux systems, enterprise-level software deployment, cloud infrastructure (AWS), and automation tools. As a DevOps Lead, you will play a key role in designing, implementing, and maintaining scalable, secure, and reliable infrastructure while mentoring team members and fostering a culture of continuous improvement. This role also requires strong skills in requirement gathering, coordination, stakeholder management, and the ability to handle ad hoc calls effectively.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead the design, implementation, and optimization of DevOps processes, tools, and infrastructure to support development and operations teams.
• Oversee the installation, configuration, and maintenance of enterprise-level software, including Micro Focus Enterprise Server, on Linux platforms.
• Architect and manage AWS cloud infrastructure to ensure scalability, reliability, and cost-efficiency.
• Drive the adoption and optimization of CI/CD pipelines and tools (e.g., GitHub, GitHub Actions, ArgoCD, AWX) to accelerate software delivery.
• Implement and manage infrastructure as code (IaC) using tools like Terraform and Ansible for automation and consistency.
• Monitor system performance, troubleshooting issues, and ensure high availability and reliability of enterprise systems (e.g., Grafana, Prometheus).
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to streamline application deployment and integration processes.
• Gather and analyze requirements from stakeholders to ensure alignment with business goals and technical feasibility.
• Coordinate with multiple teams and stakeholders to ensure smooth execution of projects and initiatives.
• Handle ad hoc calls and provide timely resolutions to critical issues as they arise.
• Establish and enforce security best practices and compliance standards across infrastructure and processes.
• Develop and maintain scripts and automation tools to improve operational efficiency.
• Mentor and guide junior DevOps engineers and other IT staff, fostering a culture of learning and collaboration.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with stakeholders, ensuring effective communication and alignment of priorities.
• Stay updated on emerging technologies and trends in DevOps, cloud computing, and automation to drive continuous improvement.
• Document system architectures, configurations, processes, and changes for transparency and knowledge sharing.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in computer science, Information Technology, or a related field, or equivalent experience.
• Proven experience in a DevOps leadership role, with a strong technical background in Linux systems, AWS, and automation tools.
• Expertise in CI/CD pipelines, infrastructure as code (IaC), and monitoring tools.
• Strong skills in requirement gathering, stakeholder management, and cross-team coordination.
• Ability to handle ad hoc calls and provide quick, effective resolutions to critical issues.
• Excellent communication, problem-solving, and organizational skills.
• A passion for mentoring and fostering a collaborative team environment.

Preferred Skills and Certifications:

• Relevant certifications such as AWS Certified Solutions Architect, RHCE, LFCS, or similar.
• Experience with Kubernetes and container orchestration.
• Familiarity with additional configuration management tools (e.g., Puppet, Chef).
• Knowledge of virtualization technologies (e.g., VMware, KVM).
• Experience in implementing DevSecOps practices.