Devops (Tech Lead) - Amla Commerce

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Position Summary:

We are looking for an experienced DevOps Lead to lead our DevOps initiatives, focusing on end-to-end lifecycle management. As a key player in our team, you will oversee the architecture, implementation, and optimization of continuous integration and delivery pipelines, ensuring smooth deployments, high availability, and system reliability. The DevOps Lead will work closely with development, operations, and product teams to implement best practices for automation, cloud infrastructure, and monitoring, ultimately improving collaboration across teams and delivering superior software solutions.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead the DevOps strategy and define technical direction for the team.
• Manage and optimize CI/CD pipelines for faster and reliable software releases.
• Mentor and guide a team of DevOps engineers, ensuring adherence to best practices.
• Oversee the complete DevOps lifecycle, including CI, CD, and deployment.
• Automate key processes such as code build, test, release, and deployment using tools like Jenkins, Git, Maven, etc.
• Implement Infrastructure as Code (IaC) for cloud infrastructure management.
• Manage cloud environments (AWS, Azure, GCP) to ensure optimal performance and cost-efficiency.
• Guide teams in implementing best practices for cloud deployments, security, and scalability.
• Optimize deployment processes and troubleshoot performance-related issues.
• Ensure system reliability, scalability, and performance through proactive monitoring and automation.
• Collaborate with developers, system administrators, and product teams to align technical strategies with business goals.
• Effectively communicate progress, challenges, and solutions with stakeholders and management.
• Foster a culture of automation, collaboration, and continuous improvement within the team.
• Drive DevOps best practices to improve cross-team collaboration and delivery efficiency.

Required Skills and Qualifications:

• 7+ years in DevOps, with at least 3 years in a leadership or managerial role.
• Hands-on experience with CI/CD tools such as Jenkins, Git, GitLab, Maven, etc.
• Proficiency in scripting languages (Python, Bash, PowerShell). Strong knowledge of cloud platforms (Azure, GCP).
• Expertise in containerization technologies (Docker, Kubernetes). Solid understanding of Infrastructure as Code (IaC) tools such as Terraform, Ansible, or CloudFormation.
• Familiarity with monitoring tools such as Prometheus, Grafana, ELK stack.
• Proven experience in managing and mentoring a team of DevOps engineers.
• Strong leadership and communication skills to guide cross-functional teams.
• Excellent troubleshooting skills to resolve issues related to deployment, performance, and infrastructure.
• Strong focus on continuous improvement and optimization of DevOps processes.

Why Join Us?

• Lead a talented team in a fast-paced, innovative environment.
• Work on cutting-edge projects with the latest technologies.
• Competitive salary and benefits package.
• Opportunities for career growth and continuous learning.

Nice To Have:

• Azure DevOps Engineer Expert, AWS Certified DevOps Engineer, or similar DevOps certifications.
• Experience with observability tools
• Knowledge of security tools and practices
• Familiarity with multi-cloud or hybrid cloud environments.
• Experience working in Agile development practices (Scrum, Kanban).

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