Tech Lead- Devops

Designation: Tech Lead Job Role: Azure DevOps Tech Lead Location: Hyderabad, India Experience Level: 6-10 Years Employment Type: Full-Time Job Summary As a DevOps Tech Lead, you will play a pivotal role in designing, implementing, and optimizing DevOps practices across multiple projects. You will leverage your expertise in leading DevOps technologies to build robust CI/CD pipelines, automate infrastructure, and mentor teams to enhance competencies. This position requires a hands-on leader with a proven track record of bridging skill gaps in large teams while ensuring seamless delivery and operational efficiency. Key Responsibilities - Design, develop, and maintain CI/CD pipelines for multiple projects using tools like Azure DevOps (ADO), Jenkins, GitLab CI, or similar, ensuring scalability, security, and reliability. - Lead infrastructure automation using Terraform for provisioning and managing cloud resources specially Azure - Develop and automate scripts for deployment, monitoring, and configuration management using languages such as Python, Bash, or PowerShell. - Mentor and guide large cross-functional teams (10+ members) in adopting DevOps best practices, bridging competency gaps through training sessions, code reviews, and knowledge-sharing workshops. - Collaborate with development, QA, and operations teams to integrate DevOps tools and processes, reducing deployment times and improving system resilience. - Monitor and optimize system performance, implementing observability tools like Prometheus, Grafana, ELK Stack, or Splunk. - Troubleshoot complex issues in production environments and implement preventive measures. - Stay updated with emerging DevOps trends and technologies, recommending improvements to enhance efficiency. - Ensure compliance with security standards (IaC security scanning) and best practices in all DevOps activities. Required Skills and Qualifications - 5-8 years of hands-on experience in DevOps roles, with at least 2-3 years in a lead or senior capacity. - Expert-level knowledge of leading DevOps technologies, including Azure DevOps (ADO), Jenkins, Git, Docker, Kubernetes, Ansible, and Helm. - Hands-on experience with Terraform for infrastructure as code (IaC) and automation scripting in Python, Bash, or similar. - Strong understanding of cloud platforms (Azure) and container orchestration. - Familiarity with monitoring, logging, and alerting tools (such as Prometheus, Grafana, New Relic). - Leadership and Mentorship: Proven experience mentoring large teams, conducting skill assessments, and implementing training programs to bridge competency gaps. - Experience in mentoring teams in high-pressure, fast-paced settings. - Problem-Solving: Ability to handle complex, multi-project environments with a focus on automation and efficiency. - Soft Skills: Excellent communication, collaboration, and stakeholder management skills. - Education: Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field - Certifications: Good to have an AWS Certified DevOps Engineer, Azure DevOps Engineer Expert, Certified Kubernetes Administrator (CKA), or Terraform Associate.