DevOps Leader

DevOps Strategy & Leadership:

• Develop and implement DevOps strategies aligned with business goals.
• Lead and mentor a team of DevOps engineers to ensure operational excellence.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams (Development, QA, Security, and Operations) to drive DevOps best practices.

Infrastructure Management:

• Design and manage scalable, secure, and highly available infrastructure using cloud platforms (e.g., AWS, Azure, GCP).
• Automate infrastructure provisioning and configuration using tools like Terraform, Ansible, or CloudFormation.
• Ensure cost optimization and efficient resource utilization.

 CI/CD Pipeline Implementation:

• Build, maintain, and enhance CI/CD pipelines to support rapid development and deployment cycles.
• Implement automated testing and deployment processes to ensure high-quality releases.

Monitoring & Incident Management:

• Implement robust monitoring, logging, and alerting systems using tools like Prometheus, Grafana, ELK stack.
• Lead incident response and root cause analysis to minimize downtime and improve system reliability.

Security & Compliance:

• Integrate security practices into the CI/CD pipeline (DevSecOps).
• Ensure compliance with industry regulations such as PCI-DSS, GDPR, or SOC 2.
• Manage secrets and sensitive data securely using tools like - HashiCorp Vault or AWS Secrets Manager.

Collaboration & Communication:

• Act as a bridge between development and operations teams to foster a culture of collaboration.
• Communicate effectively with stakeholders to align on technical solutions and business requirements.

Background:

• From 5+ years of experience in DevOps roles, with at least 2 years in a leadership position.
• Proven track record of managing DevOps practices in a FinTech or high-compliance environment.

Technical Skills:

• Expertise in cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP).
• Proficiency with CI/CD tools (Jenkins, GitLab CI/CD, ArgoCD).
• Strong scripting skills (Python, Bash, etc.).
• Hands-on experience with containerization and orchestration tools (Docker, Kubernetes).
• Solid understanding of networking, security, and system architecture.

Soft Skills:

• Excellent leadership and team management abilities.
• Effective communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Adaptability and ability to thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.
• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills.

Certifications:

• Relevant certifications such as AWS Solutions Architect, Kubernetes Administrator (CKA), or DevOps Engineer certifications are a plus.