Head of DevOps / DevOps Architect

Job Description

About the Role We are seeking a highly experienced DevOps leader to establish and enforce deployment architecture standards and best practices across the organization. This person will be responsible for ensuring scalable, secure, and efficient DevOps workflows , from small-scale applications to enterprise-grade solutions . This individual will: Define and standardize DevOps and deployment architecture . Ensure cloud-agnostic practices across AWS, Azure, GCP, and other platforms . Audit and enforce adherence to DevOps standards in all projects. Implement CI/CD pipelines for automated, efficient software delivery . Optimize cost, performance, and security in cloud environments . Key Responsibilities 1. DevOps Strategy & Standardization Define and implement DevOps methodologies, best practices, and cloud deployment frameworks . Establish standard operating procedures (SOPs) for CI/CD, security, monitoring, and automation . Ensure scalability, security, and performance optimization in cloud deployments. 2. Multi-Cloud Expertise & Flexibility Oversee cloud-agnostic infrastructure to ensure compatibility across AWS, Azure, GCP, and hybrid cloud solutions . Guide teams on choosing the right cloud services and deployment models for different projects. Implement Infrastructure-as-Code (IaC) using Terraform, CloudFormation, or similar tools. 3. Deployment Architecture & CI/CD Implementation Design and maintain highly available, fault-tolerant, and scalable architectures . Implement CI/CD pipelines for automated testing, deployment, and rollback strategies . Oversee containerization and orchestration using Docker, Kubernetes, and Helm . 4. Security & Compliance Establish cloud security best practices and identity & access management (IAM) policies . Implement automated compliance checks to ensure regulatory adherence (ISO, GDPR, SOC 2, etc.). Secure DevOps workflows with DevSecOps practices for vulnerability scanning and threat mitigation. 5. DevOps Audits & Continuous Monitoring Conduct regular audits of projects to ensure DevOps and deployment standards are followed. Utilize monitoring and logging tools such as Prometheus, Grafana, ELK Stack, and Datadog . Optimize cloud cost management and performance tuning strategies. 6. Collaboration & Mentorship Work closely with developers, cloud engineers, and project managers to align DevOps goals . Mentor and guide teams on best DevOps practices and emerging technologies . Foster a culture of automation, reliability, and operational excellence . Key Qualifications & Skills Must-Have: 10+ years of experience in DevOps, cloud infrastructure, and deployment architecture. Expertise in multi-cloud environments (AWS, Azure, GCP) and hybrid cloud solutions. Strong experience in CI/CD pipeline automation and container orchestration (Kubernetes, Docker, Helm) . Hands-on experience with Infrastructure-as-Code (Terraform, CloudFormation, Ansible, etc.) . Deep knowledge of cloud security best practices, IAM policies, and DevSecOps integration . Experience in monitoring, logging, and cloud cost optimization . Familiarity with microservices architecture and serverless computing . Preferred: Exposure to AI/ML Ops, blockchain DevOps, and Web3 infrastructure . Experience in high-performance computing, edge computing, and hybrid cloud strategies . Knowledge of automated governance, compliance frameworks, and cloud-native security .