Lead DevOps Engineer (AWS)

Description

We are seeking a Lead DevOps Engineer (AWS) to drive the design and delivery of scalable cloud platforms, lead automation initiatives, and guide cross-functional teams in building robust CI/CD pipelines and cloud-native solutions. This role combines hands-on technical contribution with leadership responsibilities, ensuring successful delivery of complex cloud and DevOps initiatives. Responsibilities Lead the design, implementation and deployment of scalable and reliable cloud platforms aligned with business and enterprise needs, driving continuous technical and operational improvements Maintain and enhance automation processes and scripts to support scalable and repeatable workflows Develop automation for migrating repositories from SVN/Jenkins to GitHub, support repository setup post-migration and assist with build/deployment failures Improve build and deployment speed, enhance developer experience with CI/CD and optimize end-to-end integrations Offer hands-on support to troubleshoot and assist development teams in resolving build or deployment failures Establish and maintain technical standards, best practices and documentation to ensure efficient, well-governed development and operational workflows Partner with business stakeholders to understand requirements, translate them into technical designs and recommend appropriate tools and solutions Drive cross-team collaboration on complex initiatives and special projects, proactively identifying risks, dependencies and mitigation strategies Serve as a technical point of accountability, balancing hands-on contribution with leadership responsibilities to ensure successful delivery Requirements 5+ years of experience in DevOps or Cloud Engineering roles Proficiency in at least one programming language, preferably TypeScript Expertise in SVN/Jenkins, Jenkins infrastructure and Jenkins runners Skills in GitHub, GitHub Actions/workflows and CI/CD best practices Capability to utilize Claude Skills and Copilot Hands-on experience with AWS services such as CloudFormation and Docker, along with cloud-based databases Background in Cloud Platform engineering, cloud-native application development and automated testing Familiarity with monitoring tools such as Splunk and OpenTelemetry Strong troubleshooting skills in cloud infrastructure, networking and security best practices Competency in performance optimization Excellent communication skills and fluent English, with client-facing experience Nice to have Knowledge of Python or Java Familiarity with security tools and fixing security vulnerabilities Understanding of basic networking (TCP/IP), firewalls and basic troubleshooting and monitoring

Requirements

• 5+ years of experience in DevOps or Cloud Engineering roles

• Proficiency in at least one programming language, preferably TypeScript

• Expertise in SVN/Jenkins, Jenkins infrastructure and Jenkins runners

• Skills in GitHub, GitHub Actions/workflows and CI/CD best practices

• Capability to utilize Claude Skills and Copilot

• Hands-on experience with AWS services such as CloudFormation and Docker, along with cloud-based databases

• Background in Cloud Platform engineering, cloud-native application development and automated testing

• Familiarity with monitoring tools such as Splunk and OpenTelemetry

• Strong troubleshooting skills in cloud infrastructure, networking and security best practices

• Competency in performance optimization

• Excellent communication skills and fluent English, with client-facing experience

Responsibilities

• Lead the design, implementation and deployment of scalable and reliable cloud platforms aligned with business and enterprise needs, driving continuous technical and operational improvements

• Maintain and enhance automation processes and scripts to support scalable and repeatable workflows

• Develop automation for migrating repositories from SVN/Jenkins to GitHub, support repository setup post-migration and assist with build/deployment failures

• Improve build and deployment speed, enhance developer experience with CI/CD and optimize end-to-end integrations

• Offer hands-on support to troubleshoot and assist development teams in resolving build or deployment failures

• Establish and maintain technical standards, best practices and documentation to ensure efficient, well-governed development and operational workflows

• Partner with business stakeholders to understand requirements, translate them into technical designs and recommend appropriate tools and solutions

• Drive cross-team collaboration on complex initiatives and special projects, proactively identifying risks, dependencies and mitigation strategies

• Serve as a technical point of accountability, balancing hands-on contribution with leadership responsibilities to ensure successful delivery

Seniority

• Lead

Nice to have

• Knowledge of Python or Java

• Familiarity with security tools and fixing security vulnerabilities

• Understanding of basic networking (TCP/IP), firewalls and basic troubleshooting and monitoring