Dev Ops Lead

About The Company
Armada is an edge computing startup that provides computing infrastructure to remote areas where connectivity and cloud infrastructure is limited, as well as areas where data needs to be processed locally for real-time analytics and AI at the edge. We're looking to bring on the most brilliant minds to help further our mission of bridging the digital divide with advanced technology infrastructure that can be rapidly deployed
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About The Role
We are looking for a strategic and hands-on DevOps Lead with a focus on Ops AI to spearhead the integration of AI-driven operations into our DevOps practices. The ideal candidate will have deep expertise in automation, infrastructure management, and artificial intelligence applications in operations (AIOps). This role involves leading a DevOps team, designing scalable systems, and implementing intelligent monitoring, alerting, and self-healing infrastructure.

Location.
This role is office-based at our Trivandrum, Kerala office.

What You'll Do (Key Responsibilities)

• Lead the DevOps strategy with a strong emphasis on AI-enabled operational efficiency.
• Architect and implement CI/CD pipelines integrated with machine learning models and analytics.
• Develop and manage infrastructure as code (IaC) using tools like Terraform, Ansible, or CloudFormation.
• Integrate AI/ML tools for predictive monitoring, anomaly detection, and root cause analysis.
• Collaborate with data scientists, developers, and operations teams to deploy and manage AI-powered applications.
• Enhance system observability through intelligent dashboards and real-time metrics analysis.
• Mentor DevOps engineers and promote best practices in automation, security, and performance.
• Manage cloud infrastructure across AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud platforms.
• Lead incident response and postmortem processes with AI-generated insights.
• Ensure compliance, reliability, and high availability of systems through automation and intelligent systems.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field.
• 7+ years of DevOps experience with at least 2 years in a leadership role.
• Strong background in cloud infrastructure management and automation.
• Experience with AIOps platforms and tools (e.g., Moogsoft, BigPanda, Dynatrace, Datadog, Splunk).
• Proficient in scripting languages such as Python, Bash, or Go.
• Hands-on experience with CI/CD tools (Jenkins, GitLab CI/CD, CircleCI, etc.).
• Familiarity with containerization and orchestration (Docker, Kubernetes, Helm).
• Excellent understanding of logging, monitoring, and alerting systems.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Exceptional leadership, communication, and collaboration skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• Knowledge of machine learning operations (MLOps).
• Experience with serverless architectures.
• Certification in cloud platforms (AWS Certified DevOps Engineer, etc.).
• Familiarity with chaos engineering and resilience testing tools.
• Demonstrable experience in building, programming, and integrating software and hardware for autonomous or robotic systems.
• Proven experience producing computationally efficient software to meet real-time requirements.
• Background with container platforms such as Kubernetes.
• Strong analytical skills with a bias for action.
• Strong time-management and organization skills to thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.
• Solid written and oral communications skills.
• Good teamwork and interpersonal skills.

Compensation & Benefits
For India-based candidates: We offer a competitive base salary along with equity options, providing an opportunity to share in the success and growth of Armada.

You're a Great Fit if You're

• A go-getter with a growth mindset. You're intellectually curious, have strong business acumen, and actively seek opportunities to build relevant skills and knowledge
• A detail-oriented problem-solver. You can independently gather information, solve problems efficiently, and deliver results with a "get-it-done" attitude
• Thrive in a fast-paced environment. You're energized by an entrepreneurial spirit, capable of working quickly, and excited to contribute to a growing company
• A collaborative team player. You focus on business success and are motivated by team accomplishment vs personal agenda
• Highly organized and results-driven. Strong prioritization skills and a dedicated work ethic are essential for you

Equal Opportunity Statement
At Armada, we are committed to fostering a work environment where everyone is given equal opportunities to thrive. As an equal opportunity employer, we strictly prohibit discrimination or harassment based on race, color, gender, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, or any other characteristic protected by law. This policy applies to all employment decisions, including hiring, promotions, and compensation. Our hiring is guided by qualifications, merit, and the business needs at the time.