Job Title: DevOps Lead

Job Summary:

We are seeking an experienced and visionary DevOps Lead to oversee and drive our DevOps strategy, ensuring seamless collaboration between development and operations teams. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in Linux systems, enterprise-level software deployment, cloud infrastructure (AWS), and automation tools. As a DevOps Lead, you will play a key role in designing, implementing, and maintaining scalable, secure, and reliable infrastructure while mentoring team members and fostering a culture of continuous improvement. This role also requires strong skills in requirement gathering, coordination, stakeholder management, and the ability to handle ad hoc calls effectively.

Key Responsibilities:

Lead the design, implementation, and optimization of DevOps processes, tools, and infrastructure to support development and operations teams.
Oversee the installation, configuration, and maintenance of enterprise-level software, including Micro Focus Enterprise Server, on Linux platforms.
Architect and manage AWS cloud infrastructure to ensure scalability, reliability, and cost-efficiency.
Drive the adoption and optimization of CI/CD pipelines and tools (e.g., GitHub, GitHub Actions, ArgoCD, AWX) to accelerate software delivery.
Implement and manage infrastructure as code (IaC) using tools like Terraform and Ansible for automation and consistency.
Monitor system performance, troubleshooting issues, and ensure high availability and reliability of enterprise systems (e.g., Grafana, Prometheus).
Collaborate with cross-functional teams to streamline application deployment and integration processes.
Gather and analyze requirements from stakeholders to ensure alignment with business goals and technical feasibility.
Coordinate with multiple teams and stakeholders to ensure smooth execution of projects and initiatives.
Handle ad hoc calls and provide timely resolutions to critical issues as they arise.
Establish and enforce security best practices and compliance standards across infrastructure and processes.
Develop and maintain scripts and automation tools to improve operational efficiency.
Mentor and guide junior DevOps engineers and other IT staff, fostering a culture of learning and collaboration.
Build and maintain strong relationships with stakeholders, ensuring effective communication and alignment of priorities.
Stay updated on emerging technologies and trends in DevOps, cloud computing, and automation to drive continuous improvement.
Document system architectures, configurations, processes, and changes for transparency and knowledge sharing.

Qualifications:

Bachelor’s degree in computer science, Information Technology, or a related field, or equivalent experience.
Proven experience in a DevOps leadership role, with a strong technical background in Linux systems, AWS, and automation tools.
Expertise in CI/CD pipelines, infrastructure as code (IaC), and monitoring tools.
Strong skills in requirement gathering, stakeholder management, and cross-team coordination.
Ability to handle ad hoc calls and provide quick, effective resolutions to critical issues.
Excellent communication, problem-solving, and organizational skills.
A passion for mentoring and fostering a collaborative team environment.

Preferred Skills and Certifications:

Relevant certifications such as AWS Certified Solutions Architect, RHCE, LFCS, or similar.
Experience with Kubernetes and container orchestration.
Familiarity with additional configuration management tools (e.g., Puppet, Chef).
Knowledge of virtualization technologies (e.g., VMware, KVM).
Experience in implementing DevSecOps practices.

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