Senior DevOps engineer

DevOps/SRE Engineering Leader Job Description

Role Summary :

We are looking for a highly accomplished DevOps/SRE Engineering Leader to oversee multi-cloud infrastructure, manage critical Kubernetes environments, lead a high-performing engineering team, and ensure enterprise-grade reliability, automation, and security across global cloud platforms. You will be responsible for strategic DevOps and SRE initiatives, platform stability, security compliance, and FinOps optimization in a dynamic, fast-paced technology environment.

Key Responsibilities :

- Manage critical SaaS infrastructure with 99.99% uptime requirements across global regions.

- Design and optimize CI/CD pipelines using Jenkins, GitLab CI, Azure DevOps, Helm, and GitOps.

- Implement Infrastructure as Code using Terraform, Ansible, and Python.

- Oversee container orchestration with Kubernetes (AKS/EKS), Docker, and Rancher.

- Define and enforce cloud security, compliance (SOC 2, PCI DSS, ISO 27001), and governance standards.

- Drive cloud cost optimization through FinOps best practices and tooling (e.g., Cast AI, Azure Cost Management).

- Lead observability, monitoring, and incident response using tools such as Prometheus, Grafana, Datadog, ELK Stack, and

Azure Monitor.

- Manage stakeholder communication, project delivery, and resource planning aligned with business OKRs.

- Mentor and scale distributed engineering teams fostering a culture of technical excellence and accountability.

- Deliver high-scale platform modernization, cloud migration, and automation initiatives.

Required Skills and Technologies :

- Cloud Platforms : AWS, Azure, Oracle Cloud, GCP.

- CI/CD & DevOps : Jenkins, GitLab, Azure DevOps, Helm, GitOps.

- IaC Tools : Terraform, Ansible, Puppet, Shell scripting, Python.

- Containers & Orchestration : Docker, Kubernetes (AKS/EKS), Rancher, OpenShift.

- Monitoring & Observability : Grafana, Prometheus, ELK, Datadog, New Relic.

- Security & Compliance : SOC 2, PCI DSS, ISO 27001, IAM, PIM.

- Network & Infrastructure : Cisco, FortiGate, VMware, KVM, HPE, Veritas NetBackup.

- Project & Team Management : Agile, Scrum, Jira, Confluence, ITSM, ITIL.

Qualifications :

- Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, IT, Telecommunications, or a related field.

Preferred Certifications :

- Certified Kubernetes Administrator (CKA).

- AWS/Azure Certified Solutions Architect.

- (ISC) Certified in Cybersecurity (CC).

- ITIL, Cisco CCNP or Specialist-level certifications.

Preferred Experience :

- 10+ years of experience in SRE/DevOps with at least 5 years in technical leadership roles.

- Proven success in large-scale cloud architecture and production operations.

- Experience working with global teams and international client stakeholders.

- Hands-on expertise in cloud migration, application modernization, and platform security.

Soft Skills :

- Strong communication & stakeholder management.

- Analytical problem-solving.

- Resilience and adaptability in dynamic environments.

- Commitment to continuous learning and innovation.