Devops Lead

Roles and responsibilities

responsible for leading the development and implementation of DevOps processes and tools, as well as providing technical guidance and support to development teams. The DevOps Lead will work closely with developers, QA engineers, and IT operations teams to ensure that our software development process is efficient, reliable, and scalable.

• Lead the development and implementation of DevOps processes and tools
• Collaborate with development teams to design and implement automated build, deployment, and testing processes
• Provide technical guidance and support to development teams on DevOps best practices
• Manage and maintain DevOps infrastructure, including servers, storage, and networking
• Designing & implementing processes and tools to enable continuous integration and continuous delivery, maximizing the speed and quality of delivery across teams
• Automating build, release, deployment, and configuration activities
• Working closely with software engineers, QA, and systems engineers to understand requirements and prototype, architect, implement, operate, and update DevOps solutions accordingly
• Full responsibility of migration and upgrading to new releases
• Service management
• System integration and implementation of Kubernetes, open shift, CI/CD and Docker
• Maintaining the availability of the applications and their hosted servers (on both LINUX, and Windows platforms)
• Consulting with Vendor as appropriate

• Leadership: Leading a team of DevOps engineers, providing guidance, mentorship, and support to ensure effective collaboration and productivity.

• Process Improvement: Identifying and implementing best practices in DevOps, including CI/CD pipelines, automated testing, and infrastructure as code.

• Tool Selection and Implementation: Evaluating and selecting tools and technologies that enhance DevOps processes, including version control systems, build tools, and monitoring solutions.

• Infrastructure Management: Overseeing the design and management of cloud infrastructure, ensuring it is scalable, secure, and cost-effective.

• Collaboration: Facilitating communication and collaboration between development, operations, and quality assurance teams to enhance workflow and reduce bottlenecks.

• Monitoring and Performance: Implementing monitoring solutions to ensure system performance and reliability, proactively identifying and addressing issues.

Desired candidate profile

Kubernetes
OpenShift
CI/CD tools (Jenkins, etc....)
Docker
ELK
Jira and GitHub
Micro services architecture
SonarQube
infra as a code
Linux administration Knowledge
Technical knowledge in IT infrastructure technologies (DNS, Proxy) and connectivity techniques
Scripting languages such as Python, bash, Groovy, JavaScript, etc....
Software development skills are plus
Experience with agile software development methodologies
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
Technical Expertise: Strong understanding of DevOps principles, practices, and tools (e.g., Jenkins, Docker, Kubernetes, Terraform).

Scripting and Automation: Proficiency in scripting languages (e.g., Python, Bash, Ruby) for automation tasks and infrastructure management.

Cloud Services: Experience with cloud platforms (e.g., AWS, Azure, Google Cloud) and their associated services for deployment and management.

Collaboration and Communication: Excellent interpersonal and communication skills to foster collaboration across teams.

Problem-Solving Skills: Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities to address challenges and improve processes.