Position: DevOps Lead
Key Responsibilities:
- Strategic Leadership & Project Delivery:
o Lead the design, implementation, and optimization of robust, secure, and highly available cloud infrastructure and application architectures across AWS, Azure, and/or GCP.
o Drive the adoption of DevSecOps best practices throughout the software development lifecycle, ensuring security is embedded from inception to deployment.
o Take ownership of complex projects, ensuring timely delivery, adherence to scope, and alignment with business objectives.
o Champion continuous improvement initiatives for cloud operations, security posture, and infrastructure-as-code practices.
- Technical Expertise & Hands-on Implementation:
o Design and implement secure, scalable, and cost-effective cloud solutions using Infrastructure as Code (IaC) principles, primarily with Terraform.
o Develop and maintain robust shell scripting to automate operational tasks, deployments, and system configurations.
o Implement and manage comprehensive monitoring and alerting solutions using tools such as Prometheus, Grafana, Datadog, and/or New Relic to ensure system health, performance, and security.
o Perform in-depth debugging and troubleshooting of complex cloud infrastructure and application issues, identifying root causes and implementing sustainable solutions.
o Architect and implement security controls, compliance frameworks, and vulnerability management processes within the cloud environment.
- Cloud Operations & Security:
o Oversee cloud operational excellence, including incident response, disaster recovery planning, and performance optimization.
o Develop, maintain, and enforce Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), runbooks, and rulebooks for cloud operations, security, and compliance.
o Conduct regular security assessments, vulnerability scans, and penetration testing to identify and mitigate risks.
o Stay abreast of the latest cloud technologies, security threats, and industry best practices, integrating them into our strategy.
- Mentorship & Documentation:
o Mentor and guide junior and mid-level engineers, fostering their growth in DevSecOps, cloud architecture, and secure coding practices.
o Lead knowledge sharing sessions and contribute to the development of internal expertise.
o Create and maintain comprehensive documentation, including architecture diagrams, design documents, operational guides, and security policies.
Required Qualifications:
- 8+ years of progressive experience in DevSecOps, Cloud Operations, and Cloud Architecture roles.
- Proven leadership experience with the ability to lead and successfully deliver complex technical projects.
- Demonstrated mentorship skills, with experience guiding and developing engineering talent.
- Expert-level proficiency with at least one major cloud platform (AWS, Azure, or GCP), with strong working knowledge of others.
- Deep expertise in Infrastructure as Code (IaC), particularly with Terraform.
- Strong proficiency in shell scripting for automation and system administration.
- Extensive experience with monitoring and observability tools such as Prometheus, Grafana, Datadog, and/or New Relic.
- Exceptional debugging and complex problem-solving skills in distributed cloud environments.
- Experience in creating and maintaining comprehensive documentation, including SOPs, rulebooks, and technical specifications.
- Solid understanding of networking concepts (VPCs, subnets, routing, load balancing, DNS).
- Excellent communication, interpersonal, and collaboration skills.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Certified Cloud Architect (e.g., AWS Certified Solutions Architect - Professional, Azure Solutions Architect Expert, Google Professional Cloud Architect).
- Experience with containerization technologies (Docker, Kubernetes).
- Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines and tools (e.g., Jenkins, GitLab CI/CD, Azure DevOps, ArgoCD).
- Experience with configuration management tools (e.g., Ansible, Chef, Puppet).
- Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field.
About Encora
Encora is the preferred digital engineering and modernization partner of some of the world's leading enterprises and digital native companies. With over 9,000 experts in 47+ offices and innovation labs worldwide, Encora's technology practices include Product Engineering & Development, Cloud Services, Quality Engineering, DevSecOps, Data & Analytics, Digital Experience, Cybersecurity, and AI & LLM Engineering.
At Encora, we hire professionals based solely on their skills and qualifications, and do not discriminate based on age, disability, religion, gender, sexual orientation, socioeconomic status, or nationality.