DevOps Lead

We are looking for a DevOps Lead to drive our cloud infrastructure, platform engineering, and CI/CD transformation initiatives. This role focuses on designing scalable systems, enabling efficient deployments, and leading DevOps best practices, rather than 24/7 operational support. You will work closely with engineering teams to build reliable, automated, and secure platforms, while mentoring a team of DevOps engineers.

Responsibilities

Lead, mentor, and guide a team of DevOps engineers; Provide architectural and technical direction across projects; Drive a culture of ownership, automation, and continuous improvement; Collaborate with cross-functional teams (engineering, QA, security); Design and manage scalable infrastructure on Azure (primary) and AWS/GCP (secondary); Lead cloud migration initiatives (e.g., Azure → On-Prem / multi-cloud); Architect highly available and secure Kubernetes-based platforms; Design and implement robust CI/CD pipelines using tools like GitHub Actions, Azure DevOps, Jenkins; Standardize deployment practices using Helm charts and GitOps approaches; Automate infrastructure provisioning using Terraform / IaC frameworks; Manage and optimize Kubernetes clusters (AKS or hybrid setups); Build reusable Helm charts and deployment templates; Ensure scalability, reliability, and cost optimization; Set up and manage RabbitMQ from scratch (HA, clustering, failover); Work with PostgreSQL (basic administration, performance awareness); Implement and manage Keycloak for authentication and authorization; Implement monitoring and observability using Prometheus, Grafana, ELK; Define SLIs/SLOs and improve system reliability; Perform root cause analysis and implement preventive measures; Implement DevSecOps practices across pipelines and infrastructure; Manage secrets, access controls, and compliance requirements; Ensure secure communication and network configurations; Drive DevOps maturity across projects; Standardize tools, frameworks, and reusable modules; Stay updated with emerging technologies and introduce improvements

Requirements

Strong expertise in DevOps principles and platform engineering; Hands-on experience with Azure Cloud (mandatory); Experience with Kubernetes, Docker, Helm; Strong experience with CI/CD tools (GitHub Actions, Azure DevOps, Jenkins); Proficiency in Infrastructure as Code (Terraform preferred); Experience with RabbitMQ setup and management; Knowledge of PostgreSQL and Keycloak; Strong scripting skills (Bash / Python); Experience with monitoring tools (Prometheus, Grafana, ELK); Solid understanding of networking and system design; Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or related field; 6+ years of experience in DevOps, with 2+ years in a leadership role; Proven experience in driving platform engineering and automation initiatives; Azure and/or AWS certifications are must to have (e.g., Azure Administrator, Azure DevOps Engineer, AWS Solutions Architect, AWS DevOps Engineer)

Nice to have

Experience with multi-cloud or hybrid cloud environments; Experience in cloud migration (Azure ↔ On-Prem); Exposure to GitOps tools (ArgoCD / FluxCD); Knowledge of security best practices and compliance