DevOps Lead

Role Overview

We are looking for experienced DevOps Engineers (8+ years) with a strong background in cloud infrastructure , automation , and CI/CD processes. The ideal candidate will have hands-on experience in building , deploying , and maintaining cloud solutions using Infrastructure-as-Code (IaC) best practices. The role requires expertise in containerization , cloud security , networking and monitoring tools to optimize and scale enterprise-level applications.

Key Responsibilities

• Design , implement , and manage cloud infrastructure solutions on AWS , Azure , or GCP.
• Develop and maintain Infrastructure-as-Code (IaC) using Terraform , CloudFormation ,or similar tools.
• Implement and manage CI/CD pipelines using tools like GitHub Actions , Jenkins ,GitLab CI/CD , BitBucket Pipelines , or AWS CodePipeline.
• Manage and orchestrate containers using Kubernetes , OpenShift , AWS EKS , AWS ECS , and Docker.
• Work on cloud migrations , helping organizations transition from on-premises data centers to cloud-based infrastructure.
• Ensure system security and compliance with industry standards such as SOC 2 , PCI ,HIPAA , GDPR , and HITRUST.
• Set up and optimize monitoring , logging , and alerting using tools like Datadog ,Dynatrace , AWS CloudWatch , Prometheus , ELK , or Splunk.
• Automate deployment , configuration , and management of cloud-native applications using Ansible , Chef , Puppet , or similar configuration management tools.
• Troubleshoot complex networking , Linux/Windows server issues , and cloud-related performance bottlenecks.
• Collaborate with development , security , and operations teams to streamline the DevSecOps process.

Must-Have Skills

• 3+ years of experience in DevOps , cloud infrastructure , or platform engineering.
• Expertise in at least one major cloud provider: AWS , Azure , or GCP.
• Strong experience with Kubernetes , ECS , OpenShift , and container orchestration technologies.
• Hands-on experience in Infrastructure-as-Code (IaC) using Terraform , AWS CloudFormation , or similar tools.
• Proficiency in scripting/programming languages like Python , Bash , or PowerShell for automation.
• Strong knowledge of CI/CD tools such as Jenkins , GitHub Actions , GitLab CI/CD , or BitBucket Pipelines.
• Experience with Linux operating systems (RHEL , SUSE , Ubuntu , Amazon Linux) and Windows Server administration.
• Expertise in networking (VPCs , Subnets , Load Balancing , Security Groups ,Firewalls).
• Experience in log management and monitoring tools like Datadog , CloudWatch , Prometheus , ELK , Dynatrace.
• Strong communication skills to work with cross-functional teams and external customers.
• Knowledge of Cloud Security best practices , including IAM , WAF , GuardDuty , CVE scanning , vulnerability management.

Good-to-Have Skills

• Knowledge of cloud-native security solutions (AWS Security Hub , Azure Security Center , Google Security Command Center).
• Experience in compliance frameworks (SOC 2 , PCI , HIPAA , GDPR , HITRUST).
• Exposure to Windows Server administration alongside Linux environments.
• Familiarity with centralized logging solutions (Splunk , Fluentd , AWS OpenSearch).
• GitOps experience with tools like ArgoCD or Flux.
• Background in penetration testing , intrusion detection , and vulnerability scanning.
• Experience in cost optimization strategies for cloud infrastructure.
• Passion for mentoring teams and sharing DevOps best practices.