Lead DevOps Architect/Fort Mill, SC (Onsite)- 12months

Lead / ArchitectWe are seeking a hands-on Lead / Architect with deep expertise in AWS DevOps and strong subject matter expertise in Launch Darkly. This role requires a senior technologist who can design, implement, and operationalize enterprise-grade feature management solutions, while also owning delivery and leading a small team. The ideal candidate has 10+ years of overall experience, with the last 2+ years focused on AWS DevOps, and has been directly involved in the implementation and integration of LaunchDarkly in complex, enterprise environments.Key ResponsibilitiesTechnical Leadership & ArchitectureAct as SME for LaunchDarkly, owning architecture, design decisions, and best practicesDesign and implement enterprise-ready LaunchDarkly solutions, including: Feature flag strategy Environment and access model Governance, security, and audit considerations Integrate LaunchDarkly with Brave templates and CI/CD pipelines Define scalable, secure, and resilient AWS-based DevOps architecturesHands-On ImplementationBe deeply hands-on in building and configuring: AWS infrastructure (IaC using Terraform/CloudFormation) CI/CD pipelines (GitHub Actions, Jenkins, GitLab, etc.) LaunchDarkly SDKs and integrations Troubleshoot complex production issues across DevOps and feature management layers Ensure solutions are production-ready, observable, and performantDelivery OwnershipOwn end-to-end delivery for the DevOps and LaunchDarkly workstream Plan, estimate, and execute deliverables with high quality and predictability Lead and mentor engineers while remaining an active contributor Ensure adherence to timelines, quality standards, and engineering best practicesStakeholder CommunicationCommunicate effectively with stakeholders at all levels (engineering, product, leadership) Translate technical concepts into clear business and operational outcomes Participate in architecture reviews, design walkthroughs, and executive discussionsRequired Qualifications10+ years of overall software / platform engineering experience 2+ years of recent, hands-on AWS DevOps experience Proven experience implementing LaunchDarkly in real-world environments Strong experience integrating feature flagging solutions into CI/CD pipelinesTechnical SkillsAWS: EC2, EKS/ECS, Lambda, IAM, VPC, CloudWatch, S3 DevOps & Platform Engineering: Infrastructure as Code (Terraform / CloudFormation) CI/CD pipelines Containerization (Docker, Kubernetes) LaunchDarkly: Feature flag lifecycle management SDK integration Governance and rollout strategies Strong understanding of security, compliance, and enterprise-scale DevOps practicesLeadership & Soft SkillsExcellent verbal and written communication skills Ability to influence and align stakeholders across technology and business Proven experience leading teams while remaining hands-on Strong ownership mindset with accountability for delivery outcomesNice to HaveExperience with large-scale enterprise platforms Exposure to multi-tenant or regulated environments Prior experience defining DevOps or feature management standardsWhat Success Looks LikeLaunchDarkly implemented as an enterprise-grade, scalable solution Seamless integration with Brave templates and CI/CD pipelines High-quality, predictable delivery with minimal production issues Strong stakeholder confidence and trust in technical leadership