Senior DevOps Team Leader

Our client, a leading digital marketing agency operates in over 20 countries across five continents. They specialize in developing affiliate brands and delivering high-value traffic targeted for specific markets.

About the Role:

Our client is seeking a Senior DevOps Team Leader to oversee a team of DevOps Engineers, focusing on automating, scaling, and ensuring the reliability of their infrastructure. This role involves managing the design, implementation, and maintenance of CI/CD pipelines, cloud-based solutions, and monitoring systems to support development teams.

Key Responsibilities:

Team Leadership:

• Lead a high-performing team of DevOps Engineers.
• Ensure flawless operational execution across all locations, maintaining high-standard deliverables.
• Facilitate effective communication across multiple time zones.
• Set clear goals for team members, prioritize tasks, and monitor progress to ensure objectives are achieved.
• Manage team members to obtain unfiltered feedback, ensure accountability, and promote continuous improvement to maximize performance and productivity.
• Implement training programs to elevate technical expertise and maintain high-performance standards across the board.

Technology & Operational Efficiency:

• Architect, implement, and maintain highly available, scalable, and secure cloud infrastructure (preferably GCP).
• Design and manage CI/CD pipelines to ensure smooth and efficient software delivery.
• Implement Infrastructure as Code (IaC) using tools like Terraform, CloudFormation, or Ansible.
• Monitor system performance, troubleshoot issues, and implement automated solutions for reliability and efficiency.
• Ensure security best practices are followed in deployments, infrastructure, and application management.
• Collaborate with developers, QA, and product teams to optimize performance and deployment strategies.
• Manage and improve container orchestration using Docker, Kubernetes, or similar technologies.
• Automate scaling, logging, and alerting to enhance system resilience.
• Support incident response and post-mortem analysis to enhance system stability.

Requirements:

• 5+ years of experience in DevOps, Cloud Engineering, or a related field.
• Proven experience in successfully building and scaling DevOps teams and structuring workflows to enhance efficiency and growth.
• Strong expertise in cloud platforms (AWS, GCP, or Azure).
• Hands-on experience with CI/CD tools (GitHub Actions, GCP Cloud Build, Jenkins, GitLab CI/CD, etc.).
• Strong scripting and automation skills in Python, Bash, or Go.
• Proficiency in Infrastructure as Code (IaC) tools such as Terraform or Ansible.
• Experience with containerization and orchestration (Docker, Kubernetes, Helm).
• Knowledge of logging and monitoring tools like Prometheus, Grafana, ELK Stack, or Datadog.
• Familiarity with networking, security, and compliance best practices.
• Experience with version control systems (Git, Bitbucket).
• Ability to troubleshoot complex issues in distributed systems and microservices.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.

Nice to Have:

• Experience with serverless computing (CF Workers, GCP Cloud Functions, GCP Cloud Run).
• Knowledge of database management (SQL, NoSQL, PostgreSQL, MongoDB).
• Certifications in GCP would be considered an asset.

Our client offers a comprehensive employee benefits package, including competitive compensation, comprehensive healthcare coverage, opportunities for professional development, and a supportive work environment. It is essential to note that these benefits may vary from one office location to another. However, our client ensures that each employee in each office receives valuable benefits tailored to their needs, contributing to their overall well-being and satisfaction within the company.