DevOps Architect

We are seeking an experienced DevOps Architect to lead the design, implementation, and optimization of enterprise-scale DevOps platforms and cloud-native solutions. The ideal candidate will drive CI/CD modernization, Infrastructure as Code (IaC), cloud automation, containerization, observability, and DevSecOps best practices while enabling high-performing engineering teams to deliver software faster, more securely, and with greater reliability.

Key Responsibilities

• Architect and implement enterprise DevOps strategies, frameworks, and best practices.
• Design and manage CI/CD pipelines using tools such as Jenkins, GitHub Actions, GitLab CI/CD, or Azure DevOps.
• Lead cloud infrastructure design and automation across AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud Platform (GCP).
• Develop Infrastructure as Code (IaC) solutions using Terraform, CloudFormation, or Ansible.
• Architect containerization and orchestration platforms using Docker, Kubernetes, OpenShift, or EKS/AKS.
• Implement DevSecOps controls including vulnerability scanning, secrets management, and policy automation.
• Establish observability frameworks using Prometheus, Grafana, ELK, Splunk, Dynatrace, or Datadog.
• Drive automation initiatives to improve deployment speed, application reliability, and operational efficiency.
• Collaborate with development, security, infrastructure, and business teams to deliver scalable solutions.
• Mentor engineers and provide technical leadership across DevOps and cloud transformation initiatives.
• Define governance, compliance, disaster recovery, and operational resilience standards.

Required Skills

DevOps & Automation

• CI/CD Pipeline Design & Implementation
• Jenkins, GitHub Actions, GitLab CI/CD, Azure DevOps
• Infrastructure as Code (Terraform, CloudFormation, Ansible)
• Scripting using Python, Bash, PowerShell

Cloud Platforms

• AWS, Azure, or GCP
• Cloud Networking, IAM, Security, Monitoring
• Serverless and Cloud-Native Architectures

Containers & Orchestration

• Docker
• Kubernetes/OpenShift
• Helm Charts
• Service Mesh (Istio preferred)

Monitoring & Observability

• Splunk
• ELK Stack
• Prometheus
• Grafana
• Datadog
• Dynatrace

Security

• DevSecOps
• SAST/DAST Tools
• SonarQube
• Prisma Cloud
• HashiCorp Vault
• Secrets Management
• Compliance & Governance

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field.
• 12 years of IT experience with at least 5 years in DevOps Architecture.
• Strong experience designing cloud-native and microservices architectures.
• Expertise in Kubernetes and enterprise container platforms.
• Hands-on experience implementing large-scale automation and CI/CD ecosystems.
• Experience in regulated industries such as Banking, Financial Services, Insurance, or Healthcare is preferred.

Preferred Certifications

• AWS Certified Solutions Architect Professional
• AWS DevOps Engineer Professional
• Microsoft Azure Solutions Architect Expert
• Google Professional Cloud Architect
• Certified Kubernetes Administrator (CKA)
• HashiCorp Terraform Associate

Key Selling Points

• Enterprise DevOps Transformation
• Cloud-Native Architecture
• Kubernetes & Container Strategy
• DevSecOps Implementation
• CI/CD Modernization
• Infrastructure Automation
• Banking & Financial Services Environment
• High-Impact Architecture Leadership

Keywords: DevOps Architect, Cloud Architect, AWS, Azure, Kubernetes, Docker, Terraform, Jenkins, CI/CD, DevSecOps, GitHub Actions, OpenShift, Observability, SRE, Infrastructure Automation, Microservices Architecture.