Senior DevOps Architect

About the Role Transforming the Future of Enterprise Planning: At o9, our mission is to be the most value‑creating platform for enterprises by transforming decision‑making through an AI‑first approach. As a Senior DevOps Architect, you will lead our global DevOps processes, infrastructure, and release management frameworks to enable reliable, massive‑scale delivery. Responsibilities Lead end‑to‑end architecture of scalable, secure, and high‑performing DevOps and Platform Engineering solutions across AWS, Azure, GCP, VMware Cloud on AWS, and GovCloud. Define and own the DevOps reference architecture guardrails; design and implement automated frameworks, including Bot‑as‑a‑Service and AIOps platforms for predictive operations. Formulate structural guardrails for infrastructure supporting complex AI/ML workloads, such as GPU compute, vector databases, model serving, and pipeline orchestration. Oversee the strategy, design, and continuous improvement of enterprise‑wide CI/CD pipelines and release frameworks, establishing standardized delivery rails across globally distributed teams. Champion robust Infrastructure as Code methodologies using Terraform, Ansible, or Pulumi across multi‑region ecosystems. Own infrastructure monitoring and utilization strategies; lead resource cost planning and optimization initiatives to drive multi‑million dollar cloud cost savings. Act as a core mentor and coach for engineering teams, including Engineering Managers and Tech Leads, promoting innovation, research, and operational excellence. Guide SaaS platform deployment, managing complex patching, end‑to‑end zero‑downtime upgrades, and release cadences across hybrid or complex client environments. Effectively handle high‑stakes client engagements and critical operational escalations, translating complex technical resolutions into clear strategies for teams and executive leaders. Drive technical and behavioral interviewing standards to evaluate and grow top‑tier talent. Architect extensive distributed tracing, centralized logging, and alerting systems to proactively manage platform health. Implement strict SLI, SLO, and error budget governance while embedding robust DevSecOps guardrails compliant with SOC 2, ISO 27001, and Federal/GovCloud regulatory requirements. Qualifications 15+ years of progressive experience in DevOps, Platform Engineering, Build & Release, Infrastructure, or Site Reliability Engineering. At least 5–7 years in a Principal Architect, Principal Engineer, or Technical Manager capacity, influencing cross‑functional architectures. Demonstrated mastery of orchestrating global‑scale SaaS applications across AWS, Azure, GCP, VMware Cloud on AWS, and GovCloud environments. Proven track record in designing resource monitoring solutions that achieved multi‑million dollar cloud cost optimization. Comprehensive experience managing end‑to‑end upgrade processes, emergency patching, and intricate multi‑tenant deployment structures for both cloud‑native and isolated on‑premises client environments. Deep technical familiarity with toolchains ranging from foundational build/configuration frameworks (e.g., Ant, Maven) to modern cloud‑native orchestration (Kubernetes, EKS, AKS, GKE, Jenkins, GitHub Actions). Solid background evaluating and administering underlying OS and database layers, including MS SQL Server, MongoDB, Linux, and Windows. Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, IT, or related discipline; Master’s degree highly preferred. Professional certifications are a strong plus (e.g., AWS Certified Solutions Architect Professional, Azure DevOps Engineer Expert, GCP Professional Cloud Architect, Certified Kubernetes Administrator, CISSP). Salary & Benefits This position at o9 Solutions has an annual salary range of $195,263–$268,486. You may also be eligible to participate in our medical, retirement, and other company‑sponsored benefits. EEO Statement o9 is an equal‑opportunity employer that values diversity and inclusion. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds, ensuring a fair and unbiased hiring process. #J-18808-Ljbffr o9 Solutions