Responsibilities

• Collaborate closely with software developers to streamline workflows, troubleshoot issues, and ensure applications are production-ready in the cloud.
• Build, maintain, and optimize CI/CD pipelines to automate application build, test, and deployment processes.
• Define and enforce cloud security best practices throughout the development lifecycle.
• Implement Infrastructure as Code (IaC) to make environments reproducible, consistent, and auditable.
• Design, deploy, and manage cloud infrastructure with a focus on security, scalability, and cost efficiency.
• Integrate comprehensive monitoring, logging, and alerting systems to ensure reliability and performance.
• Mentor developers and promote DevOps best practices, championing automation and a culture of continuous improvement.

Requirements

• Proven experience designing and operating modern cloud infrastructure from scratch (AWS, Azure, or GCP preferred).
• Hands-on expertise with Infrastructure as Code tools such as Terraform or CloudFormation.
• Strong background in CI/CD tooling, including Jenkins, GitLab CI, or GitHub Actions.
• Solid containerization and orchestration experience with Docker and Kubernetes (or similar platforms such as ECS or GKE).
• Proficient in scripting and automation using languages like Python or Bash.
• Familiarity with monitoring and logging platforms such as Prometheus, Grafana, or the ELK Stack.
• Strong understanding of cloud networking, security best practices, and operational excellence.
• Experience managing relational and/or NoSQL databases in a cloud environment.
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to influence technical decisions and guide team members.

Skill Set

• Cloud & Infrastructure: Deep knowledge of one or more major cloud providers, with hands-on experience implementing scalable, secure, and cost-effective solutions.
• Automation & CI/CD: Skilled at building robust pipelines and automating repetitive operational tasks.
• Containerization & Orchestration: Expertise in Docker and Kubernetes, including deployment, scaling, and monitoring.
• Scripting & Tooling: Strong coding skills for automation, troubleshooting, and system integration.
• Monitoring & Reliability: Experience implementing observability practices to maintain system health and performance.
• Leadership & Collaboration: Ability to mentor team members, drive adoption of DevOps principles, and communicate technical strategy effectively.