Icanio - DevOps/Cloud Engineering Lead - Infrastructure & Automation (8-10 yrs)

Job Description :

We are looking for a proactive and experienced DevOps Lead to guide our DevOps practices and team, driving automation, scalability, and reliability across our infrastructure.

This role will focus on overseeing CI/CD pipeline design, Infrastructure as Code (IaC), and fostering collaboration with cross-functional teams to optimize software deployment processes.

Expertise in at least two major cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, or GCP) and a solid understanding of modern DevOps tools and methodologies are essential.

Duties & Responsibilities :

- CI/CD Pipeline Oversight : Design, implement, and oversee CI/CD pipelines to automate and streamline software deployment, ensuring efficient and secure releases.

- Team Collaboration : Work closely with development and operations teams to ensure cohesive and efficient processes for code releases, reducing friction across the deployment lifecycle.

- Tool Evaluation & Selection : Evaluate, recommend, and integrate DevOps tools and technologies aligned with organizational needs and team requirements.

- Infrastructure Management : Manage scalable, secure infrastructure using Infrastructure as Code (IaC) best practices, leveraging tools like Terraform, CloudFormation, or ARM Templates.

- Proficient in one or more scripting languages, such as Python, Bash, and PowerShell

- Issue Troubleshooting : Lead troubleshooting of deployment and infrastructure issues, providing quick and scalable solutions to ensure system resilience.

- System Performance Monitoring : Continuously monitor system performance and lead efforts to improve reliability, scalability, and security across all environments.

- Team Training & Mentorship : Conduct training and workshops on DevOps best practices, automation, and tooling for team development and knowledge sharing.

- Innovation & Trend Integration : Stay updated with the latest DevOps trends and technologies, driving innovation by incorporating relevant improvements into the company's processes.

Requirements

- Educational Background : Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field, or equivalent experience.

- CI/CD Expertise : Proven experience in creating, executing, and overseeing CI/CD pipelines across various environments.

- DevOps Tool Proficiency : Expertise with DevOps toolchains, including Jenkins, Docker, Kubernetes, Terraform, GitLab CI, GitHub Actions, Azure pipeline and Ansible.

- Cloud Platform Knowledge : In-depth knowledge and experience with cloud platforms such as AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud (expertise in at least two is preferred).

- Infrastructure as Code (IaC) : Strong experience with IaC methodologies, using tools like Terraform or CloudFormation to manage infrastructure.

- Problem-Solving Skills : Exceptional analytical and troubleshooting skills, with the ability to prioritize and perform in high-pressure situations.

- Communication Skills : Excellent written and verbal communication for effective collaboration with cross-functional teams and leadership.

Preferred Skills :

- Experience with monitoring and logging tools such as Prometheus, Grafana, ELK stack, Datadog.

- Familiarity with configuration management tools like Chef or Puppet.

- Cloud certifications in AWS, Azure, or GCP are a plus.