Lead DevOps Engineer

JOB SUMMARY

The Lead DevOps Engineer will be responsible for leading the DevOps function, overseeing a team of engineers, and driving the design, development, implementation, and support of automated deployment processes and infrastructure. This role requires a strategic thinker with a passion for technology and a commitment to excellence.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

The primary responsibilities of this position are to:

• Lead the design, implementation, documentation, and maintenance of scalable, secure, and reliable cloud infrastructure and core system applications.
• Oversee the development, management, and optimization of continuous integration and continuous deployment (CI/CD) pipelines to ensure fast, reliable, and secure software delivery.
• Implement and manage robust monitoring and logging solutions using tools like Grafana to ensure system health and performance.
• Ensure timely delivery of code, configuration, and other technology artifacts.
• Automate routine tasks and processes using scripting languages such as Bash or PowerShell to improve efficiency and reduce errors.
• Analyze system performance and implement improvements to enhance scalability, reliability, and efficiency.
• Mentor and guide junior DevOps engineers, fostering a culture of continuous improvement and innovation.

TECHNICAL SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE

Most important:

• 11+ years of professional experience as a DevOps Engineer, with at least 3 years in a leadership role.
• At least 7 years of recent experience in Azure solutions and 5 years of Terraform (both mandatory)
• Extensive experience with PowerShell, and other shell scripting languages.
• Proficient in container technologies such as Docker and orchestration platforms like Kubernetes.
• Strong experience with CI/CD tools such as GitLab, GitHub, and Azure DevOps for automating build, test, and deployment processes.
• Solid experience with version control, particularly Git, and familiarity with branching strategies.
• Strong understanding of networking concepts, including DNS, TCP/IP, VPN, and load balancing.
• Experience implementing security best practices and tools, including firewalls, encryption, and intrusion detection systems.
• Proven experience in monitoring application health, security, and other processes related to the software development lifecycle (SDLC).
• Experience leading incident response efforts, performing root cause analysis, and implementing corrective actions.
• Proficient in Linux/Unix/Windows system administration.
• Excellent technical documentation and writing skills.

Desirable, but not required:

• Knowledge of full stack technology concepts from hardware, software platforms to UI layers
• Strong experience with Object oriented design and modelling
• Experience with visual modelling tools including UML
• Working knowledge of databases and SQL
• Knowledge of Python

NONTECHNICAL SKILLS

Most important:

• High level of attention to detail, ensuring accuracy and quality in all work outputs.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to think critically and troubleshooting complex issues.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, capable of conveying technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders.
• Ability to adapt to rapidly changing environments and learn new technologies quickly.
• Commitment to delivering high-quality solutions that meet customer needs and expectations.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and projects simultaneously.

Desirable, but not required:

• Experience with complex organizational structures.
• Experience in the real estate sector.

EDUCATION

• Bachelors degree in computer science or equivalent work experience.
• Relevant industry certifications such as Certified Kubernetes Administrator (CKA), Microsoft Certified: Azure DevOps Engineer Expert, or similar.
• Demonstrated commitment to continuous learning and professional development through courses, workshops, or online platforms such as Coursera, Udemy, Learning.