DevOps Lead

Job Summary

The DevOps Lead is responsible for designing, implementing, and managing scalable infrastructure, CI/CD pipelines, and automation strategies. This role bridges development and operations, ensuring high availability, performance, and security of systems while leading a team of DevOps engineers.

Key Responsibilities

1. Leadership & Team Management

• Lead, mentor, and manage the DevOps team.
• Define DevOps strategy, roadmap, and best practices.
• Collaborate with Development, QA, and IT teams.
• Conduct performance evaluations and training plans.

2. CI/CD & Automation

• Design and maintain CI/CD pipelines (e.g., Jenkins, GitHub Actions, GitLab CI).
• Automate build, test, and deployment processes.
• Improve deployment frequency and reduce failure rates.

3. Cloud Infrastructure Management

• Architect and manage cloud environments (AWS, Azure, GCP).
• Ensure scalability, reliability, and cost optimization.
• Implement Infrastructure as Code (IaC) using Terraform, CloudFormation.

4. System Monitoring & Reliability

• Set up monitoring, logging, and alerting systems (Prometheus, Grafana, ELK stack).
• Ensure system uptime and performance optimization.
• Lead incident response and root cause analysis (RCA).

5. Security & Compliance

• Implement DevSecOps practices.
• Ensure secure configurations, access control, and vulnerability management.
• Maintain compliance with industry standards and policies.

6. Containerization & Orchestration

• Manage Docker containers and Kubernetes clusters.
• Optimize container deployment and scaling.

7. Collaboration & Process Improvement

• Promote DevOps culture across the organization.
• Continuously improve workflows and operational efficiency.
• Introduce new tools and technologies where beneficial.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, IT, or related field.
• 5–10 years of experience in DevOps / System Engineering.
• 2+ years in a leadership or senior role.

Technical Skills

• CI/CD Tools: Jenkins, GitLab CI/CD, GitHub Actions
• Cloud Platforms: AWS, Azure, or GCP
• Scripting: Bash, Python, or PowerShell
• IaC Tools: Terraform, Ansible, CloudFormation
• Containers: Docker, Kubernetes
• Monitoring: Prometheus, Grafana, ELK Stack
• Version Control: Git

Soft Skills

• Strong leadership and decision-making abilities
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management
• Problem-solving and analytical thinking
• Ability to work under pressure

KPIs / Success Metrics

• Deployment frequency
• Change failure rate
• Mean Time to Recovery (MTTR)
• System uptime and reliability
• Infrastructure cost optimization

Preferred Qualifications

• Certifications (AWS Certified DevOps Engineer, Kubernetes, Azure DevOps)
• Experience with microservices architecture
• Exposure to Agile/Scrum methodologies

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From Rs200,000.00 per month

Education:

• Bachelor's (Preferred)

Location:

• Karachi (Preferred)

Work Location: In person