DevOps Architect

Role Overview We are seeking a hands-on, execution-focused DevOps Platform Architect who can translate high-level strategy into structured, actionable engineering roadmaps and measurable delivery outcomes. This role serves as the critical bridge between architecture and execution, partnering with senior stakeholders while owning delivery clarity, technical depth, and team alignment across distributed engineering teams. The ideal candidate is a strong practitioner who can challenge abstract ideas, drive clarity, and convert them into implementable plans with defined ownership, timelines, and outcomes. Key Responsibilities 1. Execution Ownership & Roadmap Realization  Translate conceptual DevOps strategies into detailed L2/L3 execution roadmaps  Define workstreams, epics, backlog structures, priorities, and sprint timelines  Ensure roadmap stability and continuity — eliminate directional drift and rework cycles  Own end-to-end execution clarity and delivery outcomes for DevOps initiatives 2. Engineering Translation & Technical Leadership  Convert high-level architectural inputs into practical engineering solutions, including: o CI/CD pipelines (Azure DevOps, GitHub Actions, Jenkins) o Infrastructure as Code (Terraform, Bicep/ARM, CloudFormation) o Platform Engineering & Automation (IDPs, reusable pipelines, golden paths) o Observability & Monitoring (Datadog, Prometheus, Grafana, Azure Monitor) o DevSecOps (SAST, DAST, container security, policy-as-code)  Drive engineering-first decision making, balancing best practices with delivery constraints 3. Team Leadership & Execution Governance (Distributed Teams)  Lead and align offshore DevOps engineering teams toward structured delivery  Break down roadmap into sprint-level execution plans with clear ownership  Establish execution rigor through sprint ceremonies, tracking, and accountability  Act as the single point of ownership for DevOps delivery execution 4. Stakeholder Management & Cross-Functional Alignment  Collaborate with senior stakeholders, architects, and product teams  Challenge ambiguous or impractical inputs and drive clarity before execution  Ensure alignment across: o Business priorities o Technical feasibility o Delivery timelines  Provide clear, structured updates on progress, risks, and dependencies 5. Process Maturity & Operating Model Excellence  Establish and enforce: o Agile delivery discipline (Sprint Planning, Backlog Grooming, Reviews) o Capacity planning and velocity tracking o Standardized DevOps operating models and workflows  Build scalable and repeatable DevOps processes, not just tooling implementations Required Qualifications Technical Expertise  Strong experience with AWS and/or Microsoft Azure cloud platforms  CI/CD: Azure DevOps Pipelines, GitHub Actions, Jenkins  Infrastructure as Code: Terraform (mandatory), Bicep/ARM or CloudFormation  Containers & Orchestration: Docker, Kubernetes (AKS/EKS)  Observability: Datadog, Prometheus, Grafana, Azure Monitor  DevSecOps: Integration of SAST, DAST, container security, secrets management  Experience with platform engineering concepts (Internal Developer Platforms, automation frameworks) is highly preferred Leadership & Execution Capability  Proven experience in: o Translating strategy into execution-ready plans o Leading distributed/offshore engineering teams o Driving delivery in ambiguous, fast-paced environments  Ability to: o Challenge assumptions and propose practical alternatives o Bring structure, clarity, and accountability in complex environments Experience Requirements  10–15 years of experience in DevOps / Cloud Engineering  4–6+ years in Architect / Lead roles with delivery ownership  Experience in large-scale, multi-team enterprise environments Success Metrics (First 90–120 Days)  Establish a stable, execution-ready DevOps roadmap within 3–4 weeks  Improve delivery predictability and sprint velocity  Reduce execution ambiguity and backlog-level confusion  Drive clear ownership and accountability across teams  Demonstrate measurable progress on DevOps transformation initiatives