DevOps Architect

About the role:

The DevOps Architect will be responsible for designing, implementing, and maintaining the CI/CD processes, with a strong focus on Kubernetes, AWS, and the monitoring of both monolithic and microservice architectures. This role requires a deep understanding of DevOps practices, cloud infrastructure, and container orchestration to ensure robust, scalable, and efficient deployment pipelines. The DevOps Architect will report directly to the VP of Infrastructure.

Responsibilities:

Design and implement CI/CD pipelines using Kubernetes and other relevant tools.
Architect and manage scalable, secure, and high-performance AWS environments.
Develop and maintain infrastructure as code (IaC) using tools such as Terraform or CloudFormation.
Monitor and optimize the performance of applications and infrastructure, ensuring reliability and scalability.
Collaborate with development and operations teams to streamline the build, release, and deployment processes.
Implement and manage container orchestration using Kubernetes, including deployment, scaling, and monitoring.
Ensure comprehensive monitoring, logging, and alerting across all systems to detect and address issues proactively.
Provide technical leadership and guidance on DevOps best practices, including automation, continuous integration, and continuous deployment.
Troubleshoot and resolve issues related to the infrastructure, applications, and performance bottlenecks.
Stay up-to-date with the latest industry trends and technologies to continuously improve the DevOps processes.

Requirements:

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field.
5-7 years of experience as a DevOps engineer with at least 2 years in an architect role.
Proven experience as a DevOps 2 years as an Architect or in a similar role.
Mastery of Kubernetes, including experience with CI/CD processes and tools such as Jenkins, ArgoCD, or Spinnaker.
Extensive experience with AWS services, including EC2, S3, RDS, Lambda, and CloudFormation/Terraform.
Strong understanding of both monolithic and microservices architectures.
Proficiency in monitoring and logging tools such as Prometheus, Grafana, ELK stack, or similar.
Excellent scripting skills in languages such as Python, Bash, or Go.
Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to work in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.
Excellent communication and collaboration skills.