Principal DevOps Engineer

Principal DevOps Engineer

Key skills: AWS, terraform, vault, datadog, gitlab, python, Bash, postgres, SQL, Linux, Windows, Kubernetes (EKS), Java Springboot knowledge, networking, security, microservices architecture, docker.

Position Overview

We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Principal DevOps Engineer to join our dynamic team. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in development operations, responsible for leading the implementation of best practices, ensuring the stability, scalability, and performance of our systems, and mentoring junior team members. The candidate must be proficient in modern DevOps practices and tools, with a deep understanding of software development, IT operations, and best practices.

Responsibilities

• Architect and implement comprehensive DevOps solutions that support the organization's transformation and strategic growth.
• Develop a detailed transformational roadmap, outlining steps for moving from the current to the desired state of DevOps maturity.
• Champion the cultural shift towards DevOps practices, including continuous integration/continuous deployment, automation, and infrastructure-as-code.
• Design and automate infrastructure components using cloud services (AWS, GCP, Azure) and containerization technologies (Docker, Kubernetes).
• Develop and maintain code-based CI/CD pipelines integrating quality and security measures, enabling rapid software delivery and frequent releases.
• Define and drive monitoring, metrics, and logging strategies to enhance application performance, security, and reliability.
• Collaborate with software engineering teams, infrastructure teams, and business stakeholders to drive the DevOps transformation and ensure alignment with business objectives.
• Provide mentorship and guidance to DevOps and software engineering teams, fostering an environment of continuous learning and improvement.
• Stay current with industry trends and technologies to ensure the organization remains at the forefront of industry standards.
• Develop and maintain comprehensive documentation related to DevOps architectures and solutions.
• Implement and manage branching strategies to streamline development processes.
• Optimize and standardize developer workflows to enhance productivity and consistency.
• Apply financial management practices (FinOps) to control and optimize cloud spending.

Qualifications

• Around 11-15 years of DevOps hands on experience with containerization, cloud technologies, development, and DevOps toolsets and automation.
• Extensive experience in a Senior or Principal DevOps role, with a demonstrated track record of leading organizational transformation.
• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field.
• Proven experience in assessing an organization's DevOps maturity and developing strategic transformational roadmaps.
• Strong proficiency in Development and Testing best practices.
• Strong experience in designing and implementing advanced DevOps solutions.
• Expertise in containerization and orchestration technologies with Docker and Kubernetes.
• Proficiency in scripting languages such as Python, Bash, Ruby, etc.
• Deep understanding of cloud services (AWS, GCP, Azure) and experience in managing complex multi-tier applications.
• Strong knowledge of networking, security, and database concepts.
• Exceptional problem-solving skills and meticulous attention to detail.
• Excellent leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills, with a proven ability to inspire and lead teams.

Preferred Skills

• Relevant professional certifications such as AWS Certified DevOps Engineer, Google Professional DevOps Engineer, or similar.
• Experience with serverless architectures.