Sr. Staff DevOps Engineer

Position Summary

Lead and innovate as a Senior Staff Cloud DevOps Engineer specializing in AWS and Kubernetes to architect, implement, and optimize scalable, secure cloud-native infrastructure. Lead strategic initiatives, drive technical transformations, and provide expertise in cloud migrations, security implementations, and DevOps best practices. Develop and execute on long-term technical roadmaps, mentor junior engineers, and collaborate with executive leadership to align technology solutions with business objectives. Champion a culture of continuous improvement, knowledge sharing, and operational excellence across the organization.

Job Responsibilities

• Architect and lead the implementation of large-scale, complex Kubernetes environments on AWS EKS, ensuring enterprise-grade availability, scalability, and security. Design and implement advanced features including multi-cluster management, service mesh architectures, and custom controllers.

• Drive strategic proof-of-concept (PoC) initiatives for emerging technologies, evaluating their potential impact on the organization's technical landscape and business goals.

• Lead the development of enterprise-wide standards for Kubernetes cluster lifecycle management, including upgrade strategies, security policies, and performance optimization frameworks.

• Provide expert-level consultation to cross-functional teams on cloud-native application design, microservices architecture, and container orchestration strategies.

• Architect and implement comprehensive, multi-layered observability solutions integrating metrics, logs, and traces. Develop predictive monitoring capabilities and establish organization-wide observability standards.

• Lead the adoption of advanced Infrastructure as Code (IaC) practices and oversee the implementation of sophisticated CI/CD pipelines, including modular design patterns, reusable components, and automated testing frameworks for efficient application deployment and image management across multiple environments.

• Develop and execute the organization's cloud security strategy, including the implementation of zero-trust architectures, automated compliance checks, and security-as-code practices. Translate complex regulatory requirements (e.g., SOX) into actionable cloud implementation plans.

• Spearhead large-scale cloud migration and application modernization initiatives, collaborating with business stakeholders to align technical solutions with organizational objectives.

• Identify and implement strategic opportunities for process improvements and automation across the DevOps and cloud infrastructure landscape, developing and executing long-term roadmaps to drive continuous enhancement of cloud operations and DevOps practices.

• Lead critical incident response efforts and participate in on-call rotations to support and improve the reliability of critical cloud infrastructure.

 

Required Qualifications

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

• 9+ years of experience in DevOps or Site Reliability Engineering roles.

• 7+ years of hands-on experience with AWS services and cloud architecture.

• 7+ years of hands-on experience with Kubernetes, including deep expertise in cluster management, troubleshooting, and optimization.

• Expert-level proficiency in at least one programming language (e.g., Python, Go) with a track record of developing and maintaining production-grade software.

• Extensive experience with Infrastructure as Code tools (e.g., Terraform, CloudFormation, AWS CDK) and ability to design scalable, modular IaC frameworks.

• Deep understanding of containerization technologies and orchestration platforms, including security best practices and performance optimization techniques.

• Proven experience in designing and implementing enterprise-grade CI/CD pipelines and DevOps workflows, preferred with GitLab CI.

• Expert-level knowledge of networking concepts and implementation in complex cloud environments, including hybrid and multi-cloud architectures.

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to troubleshoot complex distributed systems and provide innovative solutions.

• Proven ability to lead PoC initiatives and evaluate new technologies.

• Demonstrated experience in creating and maintaining technical documentation and knowledge bases.

• Excellent communication skills, with the ability to effectively convey complex technical concepts to both technical and non-technical stakeholders, including executive leadership.

• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite, specifically Word, Excel, Outlook, and general working knowledge of Internet for business use.

 

Preferred Qualifications

• AWS Professional level certifications (e.g., Solutions Architect Professional, DevOps Engineer Professional).

• Kubernetes certifications (e.g., CKA, CKAD, CKS).

• Experience with multiple cloud platforms (e.g., AWS, GCP) for multi-cloud architectures.

• Deep expertise in database technologies, including design and optimization of distributed database systems, including MySQL, PostgreSQL, and Serverless platforms.

• Proficiency with specific monitoring and observability tools such as Prometheus, Grafana, and ELK stack.

• Hands-on experience with configuration management tools (e.g., Ansible, Chef, Puppet).

• Experience in implementing knowledge management systems or tools in a DevOps environment.

• Contributions to open-source projects or personal projects demonstrating cloud expertise.

 

Physical Demands

• Ability to sit for extended periods while working on a computer.

 

Training

• All job specific, safety, and compliance training are assigned based on the job functions associated with this employee.

 

Other

• Job may require after-hours response to emergency issues and on-call availability as required.