Applications Development Architect

As a Technical Operations Lead for cloud-native applications on AWS, you will be responsible for: - Leading technical operations for cloud-native applications on AWS, such as EC2 and EKS - Troubleshooting complex, multi-tier Java applications and infrastructure issues - Performing advanced log analysis using Splunk and developing custom queries - Monitoring and optimizing application performance using APM tools like Datadog, AppDynamics, DynaTrace, or New Relic - Documenting application dataflows and architecture for operational transparency - Mentoring and guiding team members to foster a culture of continuous learning - Collaborating with development teams to build, deploy, and support application packages on VMs and Kubernetes - Leading the migration of CI/CD pipelines from Cloudbees to GitHub to ensure seamless integration and improved workflow efficiency - Designing and implementing automated test cases for both lower-level and production environments to ensure consistent quality and early defect detection - Developing and maintaining robust sanity and smoke testing suites to validate core functionality and system stability during deployments Qualifications Required: - 10+ years of experience in System Administration, DevOps, or Architecture roles within large-scale IT environments - Hands-on experience with AWS services such as EC2, EKS, and certified at AWS Cloud Practitioner level or higher - Strong understanding of Infrastructure as Code (IaC) using Terraform - Experience migrating workloads from on-premises to AWS - Advanced support for Java applications, including thread/heap analysis - Deep knowledge of application-to-database interactions with Oracle, MongoDB, JDBC - Proficiency in GitLab CI/CD, Cloudbees, and GitHub - Skills in scripting with Python, Bash, or Groovy - Familiarity with Docker, Kubernetes, and Helm (preferably on EKS) - Experience with Istio service mesh is a plus - Strong log analysis skills using Splunk - Proficiency with APM tools like Datadog, AppDynamics, or New Relic - Hands-on experience with JMeter, Selenium, and UI Automation Testing - Solid understanding of API Testing, Sanity Testing, and Test Automation - Ability to write automated test cases in Java or Python,