Develop and implement DevOps strategies, processes, and practices to drive efficiency, collaboration, and continuous improvement across the organization.
Lead and mentor a team of DevOps engineers, providing guidance, support, and fostering a culture of innovation and collaboration.
Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including development, operations, and quality assurance, to streamline workflows and improve release cycles.
Drive the adoption and implementation of DevOps tools and technologies, such as CI/CD pipelines, configuration management, and containerization.
Establish and enforce best practices for version control, code review, automated testing, and deployment automation.
Monitor and analyze system performance, availability, and scalability, implementing proactive measures to ensure optimal operation.
Identify and address bottlenecks, issues, and risks in the software development and deployment processes.
Collaborate with stakeholders to define and track key performance indicators (KPIs) related to DevOps initiatives and report progress and outcomes.
Stay up to date with industry trends, emerging technologies, and best practices in DevOps, and evaluate their applicability to the organization.
Job Requirements:
Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field. Advanced degree is a plus.
8+ years of experience in software development, operations, or related roles, with at least 3 years in a leadership or management position.
Strong knowledge and experience in DevOps practices, methodologies, and tools, including CI/CD, configuration management, containerization, and automation.
Proven experience leading and managing a team, fostering collaboration, and driving performance.
Expertise in cloud platforms (e.g., AWS, Azure, Google Cloud) and their DevOps capabilities.
Proficiency in scripting languages (e.g., Bash, Python) and infrastructure-as-code tools (e.g., Ansible, Terraform).
Experience with container orchestration platforms such as Kubernetes.
Familiarity with monitoring and logging tools for system performance and application health.
Strong problem-solving and analytical skills, with the ability to identify and resolve complex technical issues.
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to effectively collaborate with cross-functional teams and stakeholders.
Proactive mindset, with the ability to prioritize and manage multiple tasks and projects in a fast-paced environment.
Certifications in relevant DevOps methodologies and technologies (e.g., AWS Certified DevOps Engineer, Kubernetes Certified Administrator) are desirable.
Preferred Experience:
Familiarity with Docker and Kubernetes.
Experience with Jenkins for continuous integration and deployment.
Knowledge of cloud applications and microservice architectures.
