Senior DevOps engineer

Senior DevOps EngineerWe are looking for a Senior DevOps Engineer to lead our cloud infrastructure, automation, and deployment initiatives. The ideal candidate will be a hands-on technical expert with a deep understanding of DevOps practices, CI/CD pipelines, and cloud-native technologies. This role requires strong leadership, problem-solving skills, and a passion for building scalable, secure, and high-performing systems.Key ResponsibilitiesDesign, develop, and maintain scalable and secure CI/CD pipelines to support continuous integration and deployment.Lead automation efforts for infrastructure provisioning and configuration management using tools like Terraform, Ansible, or CloudFormation.Manage and optimize cloud infrastructure (AWS, Azure, or GCP) for cost efficiency, availability, and performance.Build and maintain containerized environments using Docker and Kubernetes (EKS, AKS, or GKE).Implement and monitor system performance, logging, and alerting solutions (e.g., Prometheus, Grafana, ELK, CloudWatch).Drive adoption of DevOps best practices across teams and mentor junior engineers.Collaborate closely with development, QA, and security teams to ensure smooth releases and secure deployments.Support disaster recovery, incident management, and root cause analysis for system issues.Evaluate and integrate new tools and technologies to enhance infrastructure efficiency and developer productivity.Required Skills & QualificationsBachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field.5+ years of experience in DevOps, Cloud Engineering, or Site Reliability Engineering (SRE).Proficiency in cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, or GCP).Strong experience with CI/CD tools (Jenkins, GitLab CI, Azure DevOps, etc.).Expertise in Infrastructure as Code (IaC) tools such as Terraform, Ansible, or CloudFormation.Hands-on experience with Docker and Kubernetes orchestration.Solid understanding of networking, security, and Linux administration.Strong scripting skills in Python, Bash, or PowerShell.Preferred QualificationsCertifications such as AWS Certified DevOps Engineer – Professional, Azure DevOps Expert, or CKA/CKAD.Experience with microservices architecture and serverless computing.Familiarity with DevSecOps, GitOps, and observability frameworks.Prior experience mentoring or leading a DevOps or SRE team.Soft SkillsExcellent communication and collaboration skills.Strong analytical and problem-solving mindset.Proven leadership ability and proactive approach to system improvements.Ability to work effectively in agile, fast-paced environments.