DevOps Architect

Overview:As a DevOps Architect, you will be a key member of the Engineering SRE platform team. You will be responsible for defining and executing the DevOps/DevSecOps strategy, managing cloud infrastructure, ensuring system reliability, and leading a high-performing global team of DevOps and Systems Engineers.This is a hybrid role based out of our Pune officeWhat You'll Do: Own the design, implementation, and maintenance of scalable DevOps/DevSecOps pipelines for production, development, and test environmentsDesign and Architect Kubernetes environment with guardrails for DevOps/DevSecOps Engineers, providing technical direction and mentorshipManage CI/CD pipelines using Azure DevOps, Argo CD, Keda, and Velero for backup and disaster recovery for External AppsArchitect, manage and maintain infrastructure on Azure Kubernetes Service (AKS) and Azure VMs, ensuring optimal cost-performance balanceProvision, configure, and support components of the web application stack:Linux, Apache, SQL Server, PHP, Solr, Elasticsearch, Redis, and Auth 0Secure infrastructure through regular patching, updates, and compliance measuresImplement robust monitoring and alerting using Datadog for infrastructure and applicationsProvide production support and lead incident response, root cause analysis, and resolutionCollaborate with engineering leaders to shape and execute broader engineering strategiesWhat You Have: 12+ years in a Senior DevOps or Infrastructure Engineering role.5+ years of experience managing Kubernetes clusters, driving DevOps StrategyHands-on experience with tools such as:Terraform, Ansible (Infrastructure as Code)Azure DevOps Pipelines, Argo CDKeda, VeleroStrong knowledge of:Linux (CentOS), Apache, Nginx, and PHP configs/modulesDatabases and messaging systems (SQL Server, Redis, RabbitMQ, and Couchbase)Search platforms (Solr, Elasticsearch clusters)Familiarity with Git version control and ArtifactoryPreferred To Have:Advanced expertise in Azure IaaS/PaaS services:Compute: VMs, ScaleSetsNetworking: VNets, Load Balancers, Firewalls, NSGsStorage: Blob Storage, Storage Accounts, Virtual DisksPaaS: WebApps, WebJobs, Service Bus, Event GridDeep knowledge of Containerization and Orchestration tools (Docker, Kubernetes, ASR)Soft Skills Required:Proactive problem-solver with a strong sense of ownershipExcellent communication and interpersonal skillsCollaborative team player with the ability to lead cross-functional teamsStrong organizational and project management capabilitiesStrategic thinker with a focus on long-term scalability and reliabilityWhat We Offer: Competitive compensationEmployee medical coverageCentral office locationEntrepreneurial environment, autonomy, and fast decisionsCasual work environmentAbout Guidepoint: Guidepoint is a leading research enablement platform designed to advance understanding and empower our clients' decision-making process. Powered by innovative technology, real-time data, and hard-to-source expertise, we help our clients to turn answers into action. Backed by a network of nearly 1.75 million experts and Guidepoint's 1,600 employees worldwide, we inform leading organizations' research by delivering on-demand intelligence and research on request. With Guidepoint, companies and investors can better navigate the abundance of information available today, making it both more useful and more powerful. At Guidepoint, our success relies on the diversity of our employees, advisors, and client base, which allows us to create connections that offer a wealth of perspectives. We are committed to upholding policies that contribute to an equitable and welcoming environment for our community, regardless of background, identity, or experience. #LI-RECRUITER#LI-Hybrid