Lead DevOps Engineer with Python

sonyindiasoftware

bengaluru 7 Years Exp Posted 277d ago

Job Description

We are looking for a visionary Lead DevOps Engineer with a strong background in architecting scalable and secure cloud-native solutions on AWS. This leadership role will drive DevOps strategy, design cloud architectures, and mentor a team of engineers while ensuring operational excellence and reliability across infrastructure and deployments.

The ideal candidate will:

  • Architect and implement scalable, highly available, and secure infrastructure on AWS.

  • Define and enforce DevOps best practices across CI/CD, IaC, observability, and container orchestration.

  • Lead the adoption and optimization of Kubernetes for scalable microservices infrastructure.

  • Develop standardized Infrastructure as Code (IaC) frameworks using Terraform or CloudFormation.

  • Champion automation at every layer of infrastructure and application delivery pipelines.

  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams (Engineering, SRE, Security) to drive cloud-native transformation.

  • Provide technical mentorship to junior DevOps engineers, influencing design and implementation decisions.

Primary Skills

  • Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field.

  • 7+ years of DevOps or Cloud Engineering experience with strong expertise in AWS.

  • Proven experience designing and implementing production-grade cloud architectures.

  • Hands-on experience with containerization and orchestration (Docker, Kubernetes).

  • Proficient in building CI/CD workflows using Jenkins and/or GitHub Actions.

  • Deep understanding of Infrastructure as Code using Terraform (preferred) or CloudFormation.

  • Strong scripting/automation expertise in Python or Go.

  • Familiarity with service mesh, secrets management, and policy as code (e.g., Istio, Vault, OPA).

  • Strong problem-solving and architectural thinking skills.

  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills with a track record of technical leadership.

    • AWS Certified Solutions Architect (Professional/Associate), CKA/CKAD, or Terraform Associate is a plus.

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