Director of DevOps

A Director of DevOps is responsible for overseeing the DevOps strategy, implementing infrastructure and operations best practices, and ensuring optimal deployment processes and operational efficiency across all stages of software development. They lead a team of DevOps professionals to streamline workflows, enhance system reliability, and drive innovation in software deployment.

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We're looking for a visionary Director of DevOps who combines strategic foresight with practical experience. This role requires a leader who can optimize our DevOps practices, ensuring our systems are resilient, automated, and scalable to support our growing business needs.

Key responsibilities

  • Develop and execute a comprehensive DevOps strategy that aligns with our organizational objectives

  • Lead and mentor a team of DevOps engineers, fostering a culture of collaboration and continuous improvement

  • Oversee the design, implementation, and management of CI/CD pipelines to optimize deployment processes

  • Ensure system scalability, security, and reliability through best practices in DevOps methodologies

  • Collaborate with software development, IT, and security teams to streamline workflows and solution delivery

  • Stay informed about emerging cloud technologies and DevOps trends to inform strategic decisions

Requirements and skills

  • 5+ years of experience in DevOps or a related field, with a focus on cloud infrastructure and deployment strategies

  • Proven leadership experience in managing and mentoring teams

  • Strong understanding of CI/CD pipelines, automation tools, and cloud services (AWS, Azure, or GCP)

  • Experience with containerization technologies such as Docker and Kubernetes

  • Knowledge of monitoring and alerting tools to ensure system reliability

  • Excellent problem-solving skills with the ability to make informed decisions in high-pressure environments

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