Lead DevOps Engineer

• Spearhead DevOps projects, leveraging VMs, containers, and cloud-native technologies to optimize performance and security.
• Develop and refine CI/CD pipelines, emphasizing automation, monitoring, and proactive analysis to enhance deployment quality and speed.
• Advocate for and implement system hardening and configuration management best practices.
• Lead secure automation solutions across all environments, prioritizing security and efficiency.
• Continually assess and improve systems to uphold industry standards and maximize deployment effectiveness.
• Effectively communicate complex technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders to ensure alignment on project goals and strategies.
• Serve as the primary point of contact between the DevOps team and other departments, facilitating clear and timely communication across teams.
• Foster a collaborative environment by encouraging the sharing of ideas and feedback among team members from diverse technical backgrounds.
• Lead cross-functional teams through the entire lifecycle of software development projects, ensuring effective collaboration between developers, QA engineers, and system administrators.
• Oversee the creation and maintenance of comprehensive documentation for system architectures, deployment processes, and operational procedures.
• Ensure documentation is accessible and understandable, allowing for smoother onboarding of new team members and providing a reliable reference for existing team members.
• Mentor and guide team members, ensuring their professional growth and development.
  
• Requirements:
• Over 5 years crafting CI/CD pipelines with a proven track record of success.
• 2+ years of experience leading a team of DevOps engineers.
• Proficient in AWS, Azure, GCP, understanding their unique advantages.
• Skilled in Configuration Management (Puppet, Ansible, Chef) and Infrastructure as Code (Terraform, ARM, CloudFormation).
• Expert in container technologies (Docker, Kubernetes, ECS) and scripting languages (Python, Bash, PowerShell).
• Experienced in managing relational databases (PostgreSQL, MySQL, MSSQL) and using SCM systems (Git, GitLab, GitHub, Bitbucket).

Qualities:
Innovative thinker dedicated to excellence and automation.
Committed to security, with a proactive approach to problem-solving and research.
Independent, data-driven, with a knack for end-to-end solution conceptualization.
Eager to learn, with strong decision-making skills and the ability to lead cross-functional teams effectively.
Strong leadership skills with a focus on nurturing team growth and promoting a culture of continuous improvement.
Exceptional problem-solving abilities, with a focus on proactive identification and resolution of potential issues before they impact project timelines.
Commitment to maintaining high standards in communication, collaboration, and documentation to support the teams efficiency and effectiveness.