DevOps Architect

Job Summary:

DevOps Architect

Job Duties and Responsibilities:

• Lead and manage the DevOps team to ensure reliable infrastructure and automated deployment processes.
• Design, implement, and maintain highly available, scalable, and secure cloud infrastructure (AWS, Azure, GCP, etc.).
• Develop and optimize CI/CD pipelines for multiple applications and environments.
• Drive Infrastructure as Code (IaC) practices using tools like Terraform, CloudFormation, or Ansible.
• Oversee monitoring, logging, and alerting solutions to ensure system health and performance.
• Collaborate with Development, QA, and Security teams to integrate DevOps best practices across the SDLC.
• Lead incident management and root cause analysis for production issues.
• Ensure robust security practices for infrastructure and pipelines (secrets management, vulnerability scanning, etc.).
• Guide and mentor team members, fostering a culture of continuous improvement and technical excellence.
• Evaluate and recommend new tools, technologies, and processes to improve operational efficiency.

Required Qualifications Education

·       Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, IT, or related field; Master's preferred

two current cloud certifications

Experience:

·       10+ years of relevant experience in DevOps, Infrastructure, or Cloud Operations.

·       5+ years of experience in a technical leadership or team lead role.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

AWS

CI/CD tools

Infrastructure as Code (IaC)

Docker

Strong knowledge of monitoring, logging, and alerting tools (e.g., Prometheus, Grafana, ELK, CloudWatch).

Python

·       Solid understanding of networking, security, and system administration.

·       Experience in implementing security best practices across DevOps pipelines.

·       Proven ability to mentor, coach, and lead technical teams.

Preferred Skills

·       Experience with serverless architecture and microservices deployment.

IAM, VPNs, firewalls, cloud security posture management

·       Exposure to hybrid cloud or multi-cloud environments.

·       Knowledge of cost optimization and cloud governance strategies.

production-grade environments

·       Relevant certifications (AWS Certified DevOps Engineer, Azure DevOps Expert, CKA, etc.).

Working Conditions

• Work Arrangement: An occasionally hybrid opportunity based out of our Trivandrum office.
• Travel Requirements: Occasional travel may be required for team meetings, user research, or conferences.
• On-Call Requirements: Light on-call rotation may be required depending on operational needs.
• Hours of Work: Monday to Friday, 40 hours per week, with overlap with PST required as needed.

Living AOT s Values

Our values guide how we work, collaborate, and grow as a team. Every role at AOT is expected to embody and promote these values:

• Innovation:

  We pursue true innovation by solving problems and meeting unarticulated needs.

• Integrity:

  We hold ourselves to high ethical standards and never compromise.

• Ownership:

  We are all responsible for our shared long-term success.

• Agility:

  We stay ready to adapt to change and deliver results.

• Collaboration:

  We believe collaboration and knowledge-sharing fuel innovation and success.

• Empowerment:

  We support our people so they can bring the best of themselves to work every day.