Lead DevOps Engineer

JOB SUMMARY

The Lead DevOps Engineer will be responsible for leading the DevOps function, overseeing a team of engineers, and driving the design, development, implementation, and support of automated deployment processes and infrastructure. This role requires a strategic thinker with a passion for technology and a commitment to excellence.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

The primary responsibilities of this position are to:

• Lead the design, implementation, documentation, and maintenance of scalable, secure, and reliable cloud infrastructure and core system applications.
  
• Oversee the development, management, and optimization of continuous integration and continuous deployment (CI/CD) pipelines to ensure fast, reliable, and secure software delivery.
  
• Implement and manage robust monitoring and logging solutions using tools like Grafana to ensure system health and performance.
  
• Ensure timely delivery of code, configuration, and other technology artifacts.
  
• Automate routine tasks and processes using scripting languages such as Bash or PowerShell to improve efficiency and reduce errors.
  
• Analyze system performance and implement improvements to enhance scalability, reliability, and efficiency.
  
• Mentor and guide junior DevOps engineers, fostering a culture of continuous improvement and innovation.
  

TECHNICAL SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE

Most important:

• 11+ years of professional experience as a DevOps Engineer, with at least 3 years in a leadership role.

• At least 7 years of recent experience in Azure solutions and 5 years of Terraform (both mandatory)

• Extensive experience with PowerShell, and other shell scripting languages.
  
• Proficient in container technologies such as Docker and orchestration platforms like Kubernetes.
  
• Strong experience with CI/CD tools such as GitLab, GitHub, and Azure DevOps for automating build, test, and deployment processes.
  
• Solid experience with version control, particularly Git, and familiarity with branching strategies.
  
• Strong understanding of networking concepts, including DNS, TCP/IP, VPN, and load balancing.
  
• Experience implementing security best practices and tools, including firewalls, encryption, and intrusion detection systems.
  
• Proven experience in monitoring application health, security, and other processes related to the software development lifecycle (SDLC).
  
• Experience leading incident response efforts, performing root cause analysis, and implementing corrective actions.
  
• Proficient in Linux/Unix/Windows system administration.
  
• Excellent technical documentation and writing skills.
  

Desirable, but not required:

• Knowledge of full stack technology concepts from hardware, software platforms to UI layers
  
• Strong experience with Object oriented design and modelling
  
• Experience with visual modelling tools including UML
  
• Working knowledge of databases and SQL
  
• Knowledge of Python
  

NONTECHNICAL SKILLS

Most important:

• High level of attention to detail, ensuring accuracy and quality in all work outputs.
  
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to think critically and troubleshooting complex issues.
  
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, capable of conveying technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders.
  
• Ability to adapt to rapidly changing environments and learn new technologies quickly.
  
• Commitment to delivering high-quality solutions that meet customer needs and expectations.
  
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and projects simultaneously.
  

Desirable, but not required:

• Experience with complex organizational structures.
  
• Experience in the real estate sector.
  

EDUCATION

• Bachelors degree in computer science or equivalent work experience.
  
• Relevant industry certifications such as Certified Kubernetes Administrator (CKA), Microsoft Certified: Azure DevOps Engineer Expert, or similar.
  
• Demonstrated commitment to continuous learning and professional development through courses, workshops, or online platforms such as Coursera, Udemy, Learning.