Lead Assistant Manager

Job Title

Junior/Mid Cloud Solutions Architect & DevOps Engineer

Location:

About The Role

Responsibilities

• Design, build, and maintain cloud-based data lakehouse architectures using a combination of cloud storage, databases, VMs, Kubernetes, Docker, and serverless technologies.
• Implement SaaS-style application hosting via web and serverless platforms for end-user accessibility.
• Manage infrastructure configurations including secrets, environment variables, and secure access controls.
• Build and maintain CI/CD pipelines and adopt GitOps practices to streamline deployments.
• Optimize cloud resource usage for cost efficiency without compromising performance.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure seamless integration and deployment of cloud solutions.
• Continuously learn and stay updated on new cloud services, big data technologies, and best practices.
• Prepare to take on leadership responsibilities as the team grows.
  

Required Skills & Experience

• Practical experience with at least one major cloud platform (AWS, GCP, Azure); willingness and ability to learn others.
• Strong programming skills in Python and SQL. Experience with PySpark is a bonus.
• Familiarity with containerization (Docker) and orchestration (Kubernetes).
• Experience with version control systems (Git) and CI/CD tools.
• Understanding of cloud services pricing models to help design cost-effective solutions.
• Solid grasp of DevOps practices, including configuration management, secrets handling, and environment setup.
• Self-motivated, eager to learn, and able to work independently.
  

Nice To Have (Bonus)

• Prior experience with big data platforms or streaming data solutions like Kafka.
• Knowledge of modern analytics and data stack tools (e.g., dbt, DuckDB, Cloudflare R2).
• Understanding of cloud networking, VPNs, security features, and firewall configurations.
  

What We Offer

• Opportunity to shape and lead a growing cloud architecture and DevOps team.
• Exposure to cutting-edge cloud technologies across multiple providers.
• Collaborative and supportive work environment that values curiosity and continuous learning.
• Competitive salary and benefits package.
  

About EXL Sports Analytics

About EXL