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
• At least

  two current cloud certifications

  (e.g., AWS Solutions Architect, Azure Administrator, GCP DevOps Engineer, CKA, Terraform etc.)

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

• Expertise in at least two major cloud platform:

  AWS

  ,

  Azure

  , or

  GCP

  .
• Strong experience with

  CI/CD tools

  such as Jenkins, GitLab CI, Azure DevOps, or similar.
• Hands-on experience with

  Infrastructure as Code (IaC)

  tools like Terraform, Ansible, or CloudFormation.
• Proficient in containerization and orchestration using

  Docker

  and

  Kubernetes

  . Strong knowledge of monitoring, logging, and alerting tools (e.g., Prometheus, Grafana, ELK, CloudWatch).
• Scripting knowledge in languages like

  Python

  ,

  Bash

  , or

  Go

  .
• 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.
• Experience with security tools and best practices (e.g.,

  IAM, VPNs, firewalls, cloud security posture management

  ).
• Exposure to hybrid cloud or multi-cloud environments.
• Knowledge of cost optimization and cloud governance strategies.
• Experience working in Agile teams and managing infrastructure in

  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.