Appscrips - DevOps Lead - CI/CD Pipeline (5-6 yrs)

About the Role :

We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Lead DevOps Engineer. This role will focus on driving the design, implementation, and optimization of our CI/CD pipelines, cloud infrastructure, and operational processes. As a Lead DevOps Engineer, you will play a pivotal role in enhancing the scalability, reliability, and security of our systems while mentoring a team of DevOps engineers to achieve operational excellence.

Key Responsibilities :

- Infrastructure Management : Architect, deploy, and maintain scalable, secure, and resilient cloud infrastructure (e.g., AWS, Azure, or GCP).

- CI/CD Pipelines : Design and optimize CI/CD pipelines, to improve development velocity and deployment quality.

- Automation : Automate repetitive tasks and workflows, such as provisioning cloud resources, configuring servers, managing deployments, and implementing infrastructure as code (IaC) using tools like Terraform, CloudFormation, or Ansible.

- Monitoring & Logging : Implement robust monitoring, alerting, and logging systems for enterprise and cloud-native environments using tools like Prometheus, Grafana, ELK Stack, NewRelic or Datadog.

- Security : Ensure the infrastructure adheres to security best practices, including vulnerability assessments and incident response processes.

- Collaboration : Work closely with development, QA, and IT teams to align DevOps strategies with project goals.

- Mentorship : Lead, mentor, and train a team of DevOps engineers to foster growth and technical expertise.

- Incident Management : Oversee production system reliability, including root cause analysis and performance tuning.

Required Skills & Qualifications :

Technical Expertise :

- Strong proficiency in cloud platforms like AWS, Azure, or GCP.

- Advanced knowledge of containerization technologies (e.g., Docker, Kubernetes).

- Expertise in IaC tools such as Terraform, CloudFormation, or Pulumi.

- Hands-on experience with CI/CD tools, particularly Bitbucket Pipelines, Jenkins, GitLab CI/CD, Github Actions or CircleCI.

- Proficiency in scripting languages (e.g., Python, Bash, PowerShell).

Soft Skills :

- Excellent communication and leadership skills.

- Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.

- Proven ability to manage and lead a team effectively.

Experience :

- 8+ years of experience in DevOps or Site Reliability Engineering (SRE).

- 3+ years in a leadership or team lead role, with proven experience managing distributed teams, mentoring team members, and driving cross-functional collaboration.

- Strong understanding of microservices, APIs, and serverless architectures.

Nice to Have :

- Certifications like AWS Certified Solutions Architect, Kubernetes Administrator, or similar.

- Experience with GitOps tools such as ArgoCD or Flux.

- Knowledge of compliance standards (e.g., GDPR, SOC 2, ISO 27001).

Perks & Benefits :

- Competitive salary and performance bonuses.

- Comprehensive health insurance for you and your family.

- Professional development opportunities and certifications, including sponsored certifications and access to training programs to help you grow your skills and expertise.

- Flexible working hours and remote work options.

Collaborative and inclusive work culture.

Join us to build and scale world-class systems that empower innovation and deliver exceptional user experiences.