DevOps Lead

• Strategic Leadership & Project Delivery:
• Lead the design, implementation, and optimization of robust, secure, and highly available cloud infrastructure and application architectures across AWS, Azure, and/or GCP.
• Drive the adoption of DevSecOps best practices throughout the software development lifecycle, ensuring security is embedded from inception to deployment.
• Take ownership of complex projects, ensuring timely delivery, adherence to scope, and alignment with business objectives.
• Champion continuous improvement initiatives for cloud operations, security posture, and infrastructure-as-code practices.
• Technical Expertise & Hands-on Implementation:
• Design and implement secure, scalable, and cost-effective cloud solutions using Infrastructure as Code (IaC) principles, primarily with Terraform.
• Develop and maintain robust shell scripting to automate operational tasks, deployments, and system configurations.
• 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.
• Perform in-depth debugging and troubleshooting of complex cloud infrastructure and application issues, identifying root causes and implementing sustainable solutions.
• Architect and implement security controls, compliance frameworks, and vulnerability management processes within the cloud environment.
• Cloud Operations & Security:
• Oversee cloud operational excellence, including incident response, disaster recovery planning, and performance optimization.
• Develop, maintain, and enforce Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), runbooks, and rulebooks for cloud operations, security, and compliance.
• Conduct regular security assessments, vulnerability scans, and penetration testing to identify and mitigate risks.
• Stay abreast of the latest cloud technologies, security threats, and industry best practices, integrating them into our strategy.
• Mentorship & Documentation:
• Mentor and guide junior and mid-level engineers, fostering their growth in DevSecOps, cloud architecture, and secure coding practices.
• Lead knowledge sharing sessions and contribute to the development of internal expertise.
• Create and maintain comprehensive documentation, including architecture diagrams, design documents, operational guides, and security policies.
  

• 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.
  

• 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

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.