DevOps Architect

Job Description

We seek an experienced and dynamic DevOps Architect to lead technical initiatives and manage a high performing DevOps team in an IT services environment. This role combines technical expertise in AWS and DevOps practices with strong leadership and team management skills to manage the DevOps Team. Primary Skills: AWS Services: Expertise in AWS services such as EC2, S3, RDS, Lambda, and Kubernetes (EKS). DevOps Practices: Strong experience in implementing CI/CD pipelines, infrastructure automation, and tools like Jenkins, Terraform, and AWS CodePipeline. Cloud Architecture: Experience in designing secure, scalable, and cost-effective cloud infrastructure. Team Leadership: Proven ability to manage and mentor a team of DevOps engineers, track progress, and ensure timely delivery. Monitoring & Troubleshooting: Expertise in AWS CloudWatch, CloudTrail, and performance optimization techniques. Roles and Responsibilities - Cloud Infrastructure Design and Implementation: - Architect and oversee the deployment of secure, scalable, and cost-effective AWS cloud solutions using services like EC2, S3, RDS, Lambda, and Kubernetes (EKS). - Ensure AWS cloud architectures align with industry best practices, security standards, and client requirements. DevOps Strategy and Execution: - Work with the client team to define and implement DevOps strategies, including CI/CD pipeline creation, automated testing, and infrastructure automation using tools like Jenkins, Terraform, and AWS CodePipeline. - Optimize existing DevOps workflows to improve efficiency, reliability, and scalability. - Understand the client-side technical environment and projects and propose solutions and recommendations. Team Management and Leadership: - Manage and mentor a team of DevOps engineers, ensuring skill development and alignment with project goals. - Assign tasks, track progress, and ensure timely delivery of client deliverables. - Foster a collaborative, innovative, and results-driven team culture. Client Engagement and Stakeholder Collaboration: - Act as a key point of contact for clients, understanding their needs and translating business requirements into technical solutions. - Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including development, QA, and operations, to ensure seamless project execution. Monitoring, Troubleshooting, and Performance Optimization: - Implement monitoring, logging, and alerting systems using AWS CloudWatch, CloudTrail, and other tools. - Proactively identify and resolve performance bottlenecks and system issues to ensure high availability and reliability. Process Improvement and Innovation: - Continuously evaluate and recommend new tools, technologies, and practices to enhance team performance and service quality. - Drive the adoption of emerging trends such as DevSecOps and Infrastructure as Code (IaC)."