DevOps Architect

DevOps ArchitectWe are seeking an experienced DevOps Architect to design, implement, and optimize scalable, secure, and automated infrastructure solutions. The ideal candidate will bridge development and operations, drive cloud-native architecture, implement CI/CD best practices, and lead DevOps transformation initiatives across the organization.Key ResponsibilitiesDesign and implement scalable, resilient, and secure cloud architectures.Define DevOps strategy, roadmap, and best practices.Lead infrastructure modernization (on-prem to cloud / hybrid / multi-cloud).Establish Infrastructure as Code (IaC) standards.Design and manage CI/CD pipelines.Implement automated build, test, deployment, and monitoring solutions.Optimize release processes for faster time-to-market.Standardize branching and release strategies.Architect solutions on AWS/Azure/GCP.Manage containerization and orchestration (Docker, Kubernetes).Implement auto-scaling, high availability, and disaster recovery strategies.Optimize cloud cost and performance.Integrate DevSecOps practices.Implement security scanning and compliance automation.Ensure secure access management and secrets management.Implement logging, monitoring, and alerting frameworks.Define SLIs/SLOs and reliability metrics.Enable proactive incident response.Mentor DevOps engineers and SRE teams.Collaborate with development, QA, and security teams.Drive cultural transformation towards automation and reliability.Required Skills & Qualifications8+ years in IT with 4+ years in DevOps/Cloud Architecture.Strong experience with:Cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, or GCP)Kubernetes & container orchestrationTerraform / CloudFormation / ARM templatesCI/CD tools (Jenkins, GitHub Actions, GitLab CI, Azure DevOps)Scripting (Python, Bash, PowerShell)Configuration management (Ansible, Chef, Puppet)Monitoring tools (Prometheus, Grafana, ELK, Datadog)Experience with microservices and distributed systems.Strong understanding of networking, security, and system design.Experience in enterprise-scale environments.Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.Preferred QualificationsDevOps certifications (AWS/Azure/GCP)Kubernetes certification (CKA/CKAD)Experience with GitOps practicesExperience in FinOps / cost optimizationExposure to SRE principlesEducationBachelor's/Master's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field (or equivalent experience).Soft SkillsStrategic thinkingProblem-solving mindsetLeadership & mentoring abilityStrong collaboration skillsContinuous learning attitude