Devops Architect

Title:DevOps Leadership & Management:

Job Description:DevOps Leadership & Management:
Lead and manage the DevOps teams
Champion best practices for automation, CI/CD pipeline development, and continuous delivery.
Ensure the DevOps practices align with overall business and technical objectives, driving efficient and high-quality software delivery.
Optimize deployment processes and minimize downtime, improving productivity and reducing operational bottlenecks.
Oversee the end-to-end release process, ensuring smooth and timely software releases.
Technical Expertise & Innovation:
Provide strong technical leadership in DevOps tools and practices, including version control systems (Git), build automation tools (Jenkins, GitLab, CircleCI), and container orchestration platforms (Docker, Kubernetes).
Evaluate and recommend improvements for current DevOps processes, identifying areas for automation and optimization.
Understand cloud infrastructure (AWS, Azure, GCP), and leverage infrastructure-as-code (IaC) tools like Terraform, CloudFormation, or Ansible to improve scalability and efficiency.
Utilize Dynatrace or similar observability platforms to track system performance, application health, and troubleshoot potential issues.
Collaboration with Stakeholders:
Work closely with product and engineering teams to align DevOps and release management practices with customer needs and business requirements.
Engage with customers as needed, ensuring that customer expectations are met with a focus on operational reliability and timely software delivery.
Establish clear communication channels with cross-functional teams to ensure alignment on project goals, timelines, and technical challenges.
Continuous Improvement:
Promote a culture of continuous learning, improvement, and knowledge sharing within the team.
Foster innovation and experimentation with emerging DevOps tools, methodologies, and technologies.
Measure and report on team effectiveness, identifying areas for improvement and driving changes to optimize performance.Qualifications:
Required:
Bachelors degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related technical field (or equivalent work experience).
8+ years of experience in software development, DevOps, and release management, with at least 3-5 years in a leadership role.
Strong experience with DevOps practices and tools, including CI/CD pipeline management, automation, and deployment tools (Jenkins, GitLab, CircleCI).
Proficiency in containerization technologies (Docker, Kubernetes).
Experience with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP), along with Infrastructure-as-Code (IaC) tools (Terraform, CloudFormation, Ansible).
Good-to-Have (Additional Skills):
Experience working with Dynatrace or other observability platforms for monitoring, troubleshooting, and optimizing system performance.
Knowledge of Site Reliability Engineering (SRE) practices, including incident management, post-mortem analysis, and reliability metrics like Service Level Objectives (SLOs).
Familiarity with infrastructure management and network configurations.
Understanding of logging, monitoring, and alerting tools (e.g., Prometheus, Grafana, Splunk).Key Attributes:
Strong leadership skills with a focus on motivating and empowering teams to deliver high-impact results.
Ability to work in a fast-paced environment, manage multiple priorities, and adapt to changing requirements.
Excellent problem-solving skills with a focus on continuous improvement and operational efficiency.
Strong communication skills, both verbal and written, with the ability to engage effectively with technical and non-technical stakeholders.
A strategic mindset with a focus on scaling, optimizing, and improving systems and processes.