DevOps Lead

DevOps Lead
San Antonio, TX (Hybrid)
12 Month Contract

We are seeking an experienced and motivated DevOps Lead to join our team. In this leadership role, you will oversee the implementation of DevOps practices, improve automation processes, and foster collaboration between development, operations, and quality assurance teams. He/she will also manage the infrastructure, ensure continuous integration/continuous delivery (CI/CD) pipelines are optimized, and monitor the system's performance to maintain a high level of availability and reliability.

Qualifications:
Bachelor's degree in computer science, Engineering, or related field, or equivalent work experience.
Proven experience (10 years) in a DevOps or related engineering role with at least 2 years of leadership experience.
Strong knowledge of cloud platforms (AWS) and on-premises infrastructure.
Expertise with configuration management tools (e.g., PowerShell, Python etc).
Proficiency in containerization and orchestration technologies such as Docker, Kubernetes, and OpenShift.
Strong experience with CI/CD tools (e.g., Jenkins, GitLab CI)
Familiarity with infrastructure-as-code tools (e.g., Terraform, CloudFormation).
Proficient in scripting languages (e.g., PowerShell, Python).
Solid understanding of monitoring, logging, and alerting tools (e.g., Prometheus, Grafana, ELK stack, Datadog).
Experience with version control systems like Git and GitHub/GitLab.
Familiar with Agile/Scrum methodologies and tools (e.g., Jira, Trello).
Strong problem-solving skills and ability to work under pressure.
Excellent communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to work cross-functionally.
Preferred Qualifications:
Certification in cloud platforms (AWS Certified Solutions Architect, DevOps, etc.).
Experience with microservices architecture.
Knowledge of serverless architecture and tools.
Familiarity with security best practices (e.g., IAM, encryption, etc.).
Experience with monitoring and optimizing system performance and troubleshooting issues.
Additional Requirements:
Strong leadership and mentorship abilities.
Ability to handle multiple tasks simultaneously in a fast-paced environment.
Proactive attitude towards problem-solving and continuous improvement.
Responsibilities:
Lead the DevOps team to implement and manage continuous integration and continuous deployment (CI/CD) pipelines.
Design and manage cloud infrastructure (AWS,) and on-premise systems to ensure scalability, security, and reliability.
Collaborate with development, QA, and operations teams to define and implement solutions that improve the SDLC.
Automate the deployment process, infrastructure provisioning, and configuration management using tools such as Jenkins, Ansible, Terraform, Docker, Kubernetes, and others.
Ensure monitoring and alerting systems are set up and functioning properly for proactive issue resolution.
Maintain system performance, optimize cost-efficiency, and ensure that best practices are followed in cloud and on-prem infrastructure.
Continuously evaluate and improve the security posture of infrastructure and code deployments.
Manage release schedules, deployments, and rollback strategies to ensure minimal downtime.
Provide mentorship and leadership to junior DevOps engineers, fostering a culture of collaboration, knowledge-sharing, and technical growth.
Work closely with product, engineering, and IT teams to align DevOps goals with business objectives.
Develop, document, and enforce policies and procedures for configuration management, version control, and disaster recovery.
Stay updated with the latest DevOps trends and industry best practices, applying them to improve processes and tools.