DevOps Lead

Position: DevOps Lead

Key Responsibilities:

Strategic Leadership & Project Delivery:

o Lead the design implementation and optimization of robust secure and highly available cloud infrastructure and application architectures across AWS Azure and/or GCP.

o Drive the adoption of DevSecOps best practices throughout the software development lifecycle ensuring security is embedded from inception to deployment.

o Take ownership of complex projects ensuring timely delivery adherence to scope and alignment with business objectives.

o Champion continuous improvement initiatives for cloud operations security posture and infrastructure-as-code practices.

Technical Expertise & Hands-on Implementation:

o Design and implement secure scalable and cost-effective cloud solutions using Infrastructure as Code (IaC) principles primarily with Terraform.

o Develop and maintain robust shell scripting to automate operational tasks deployments and system configurations.

o Implement and manage comprehensive monitoring and alerting solutions using tools such as Prometheus Grafana Datadog and/or New Relic to ensure system health performance and security.

o Perform in-depth debugging and troubleshooting of complex cloud infrastructure and application issues identifying root causes and implementing sustainable solutions.

o Architect and implement security controls compliance frameworks and vulnerability management processes within the cloud environment.

Cloud Operations & Security:

o Oversee cloud operational excellence including incident response disaster recovery planning and performance optimization.

o Develop maintain and enforce Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) runbooks and rulebooks for cloud operations security and compliance.

o Conduct regular security assessments vulnerability scans and penetration testing to identify and mitigate risks.

o Stay abreast of the latest cloud technologies security threats and industry best practices integrating them into our strategy.

Mentorship & Documentation:

o Mentor and guide junior and mid-level engineers fostering their growth in DevSecOps cloud architecture and secure coding practices.

o Lead knowledge sharing sessions and contribute to the development of internal expertise.

o Create and maintain comprehensive documentation including architecture diagrams design documents operational guides and security policies.

Required Qualifications:

8 years of progressive experience in DevSecOps Cloud Operations and Cloud Architecture roles.

Proven leadership experience with the ability to lead and successfully deliver complex technical projects.

Demonstrated mentorship skills with experience guiding and developing engineering talent.

Expert-level proficiency with at least one major cloud platform (AWS Azure or GCP) with strong working knowledge of others.

Deep expertise in Infrastructure as Code (IaC) particularly with Terraform.

Strong proficiency in shell scripting for automation and system administration.

Extensive experience with monitoring and observability tools such as Prometheus Grafana Datadog and/or New Relic.

Exceptional debugging and complex problem-solving skills in distributed cloud environments.

Experience in creating and maintaining comprehensive documentation including SOPs rulebooks and technical specifications.

Solid understanding of networking concepts (VPCs subnets routing load balancing DNS).

Excellent communication interpersonal and collaboration skills.

Preferred Qualifications:

Certified Cloud Architect (e.g. AWS Certified Solutions Architect - Professional Azure Solutions Architect Expert Google Professional Cloud Architect).

Experience with containerization technologies (Docker Kubernetes).

Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines and tools (e.g. Jenkins GitLab CI/CD Azure DevOps ArgoCD).

Experience with configuration management tools (e.g. Ansible Chef Puppet).

Bachelors or Masters degree in Computer Science Engineering or a related field.

About Encora

Encora is the preferred digital engineering and modernization partner of some of the worlds leading enterprises and digital native companies. With over 9000 experts in 47 offices and innovation labs worldwide Encoras technology practices include Product Engineering & Development Cloud Services Quality Engineering DevSecOps Data & Analytics Digital Experience Cybersecurity and AI & LLM Engineering.

At Encora we hire professionals based solely on their skills and qualifications and do not discriminate based on age disability religion gender sexual orientation socioeconomic status or nationality.