Lead DevOps Engineer

V2 Solutions; Panaji; On-site; INR 1,500,000 - 2,000,000; Full time

Job summary

V2 Solutions is seeking a Lead DevOps Engineer to drive cloud strategy and automation across production environments. The role focuses on CI/CD, IaC, containerization, observability, and DevSecOps, delivering scalable, secure cloud-native architectures.

You will mentor engineers, partner with development and security teams, and guide critical modernization initiatives across AWS, Azure, and GCP. Strong leadership and communication are essential.

Qualifications

• 7+ years in DevOps, cloud infra, automation and CI/CD.
• Experience with multi-cloud or hybrid environments and OpenShift is a plus.
• Strong scripting skills in Bash, Python, or Node.js.

Responsibilities

• Design, build, and maintain CI/CD pipelines with modern tools.
• Implement IaC using Terraform, CloudFormation or SAM.
• Manage and monitor multi-cloud infrastructure with a focus on security and reliability.
• Lead modernization initiatives and mentor engineers throughout the stack.
• Establish and improve observability, logging, pricing, and incident response.

Skills

CI/CD

Cloud platforms

IaC

Containerization

Observability

DevSecOps

Automation

Python

Terraform

Kubernetes

Helm

Prometheus

Grafana

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field

Tools

Azure DevOps

Jenkins

GitHub Actions

GitLab CI/CD

ArgoCD

Terraform

AWS CloudFormation

AWS SAM

Docker

Kubernetes

Helm

Prometheus

Grafana

Datadog

New Relic

OpenSearch

ELK Stack

Job description

Lead DevOps Engineer

This position is responsible for driving DevOps strategy, leading cloud infrastructure and automation initiatives, and ensuring the reliability, scalability, security, and operational excellence of production environments. You will independently own complex technical initiatives, lead infrastructure modernization efforts, define DevOps standards and best practices, and provide technical leadership across engineering teams. The role requires strong expertise in CI/CD, cloud platforms, Infrastructure as Code (IaC), containerization, observability, and DevSecOps, with responsibility for designing scalable cloud-native architectures, driving automation, improving platform reliability, mentoring engineers, and partnering with development and security teams to deliver high-quality, resilient solutions.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain CI/CD pipelines to automate build, test, and deployment processes using tools such as Azure DevOps, Jenkins, GitHub Actions, GitLab CI/CD, and ArgoCD
• Implement Infrastructure as Code (IaC) using Terraform, AWS CloudFormation, AWS SAM, or similar tools
• Deploy, manage, and monitor cloud infrastructure across AWS, Azure, GCP, IBM Cloud, and OpenShift with a focus on scalability, security, and performance
• Lead application modernization initiatives through containerization and microservices adoption using Docker, Kubernetes, and Helm
• Architect and operate secure, scalable, and resilient cloud-native solutions across multi-cloud environments (AWS, Azure, GCP)
• Drive infrastructure automation initiatives using Bash, Python, Node.js, or similar scripting languages
• Optimize cloud cost and resource utilization
• Implement and enhance observability solutions using Prometheus, Grafana, Datadog, New Relic, OpenSearch, ELK Stack, and related technologies
• Establish and maintain centralized logging, monitoring, alerting, and incident response processes
• Secure cloud environments through IAM, KMS, API security, vulnerability management, and DevSecOps best practices
• Manage and optimize serverless services such as AWS Lambda, Azure Functions, and Google Cloud Functions
• Define reference architectures and best practices for microservices, containerized, and serverless workloads
• Collaborate with development teams to improve developer productivity through self-service infrastructure and deployment automation
• Lead root cause analysis and post-incident reviews for critical production issues
• Define and drive DevOps standards, governance, and best practices across engineering teams
• Mentor engineers and provide technical leadership on cloud, automation, and platform engineering initiatives
• Partner with stakeholders to align DevOps initiatives with business goals and delivery timelines
• Evaluate and recommend new technologies, tools, and processes to improve platform reliability, security, and operational efficiency

The ideal candidate for the position should have the following qualifications and skills:

Technical Qualifications

• Experience in DevOps processes, cloud infrastructure management, automation, and CI/CD implementation
• Experience with cloud platforms such as AWS, Azure, GCP, IBM Cloud, and OpenShift
• Experience with CI/CD tools including Azure DevOps, Jenkins, GitHub Actions, GitLab CI/CD, and ArgoCD
• Strong understanding of Git workflows, branching strategies, and release management practices
• Strong understanding of CI/CD best practices, deployment strategies, and automation frameworks
• Experience implementing Infrastructure as Code (IaC) using Terraform, AWS CloudFormation, AWS SAM, or similar tools
• Experience with containerization and orchestration technologies including Docker, Kubernetes, and Helm
• Experience with monitoring, logging, and observability tools such as Prometheus, Grafana, Datadog, New Relic, OpenSearch, and ELK Stack
• Experience in scripting and automation using Bash, Python, Node.js, or similar languages
• Experience implementing DevSecOps practices and integrating security controls into CI/CD pipelines
• Experience designing and supporting scalable, highly available cloud-native environments
• Experience leading DevOps initiatives, infrastructure modernization, and cloud adoption programs
• Strong understanding of cloud networking, load balancing, DNS management, API Gateway, and infrastructure security
• Strong understanding of high availability, disaster recovery, backup, and resilience principles
• Knowledge of serverless computing platforms such as AWS Lambda, Azure Functions, and Google Cloud Functions
• Knowledge of cloud IAM policies, access management, and identity governance
• Knowledge of cloud security best practices, vulnerability management, and compliance requirements

Personal Skills

• Strong analytical thinking and problem-solving skills with the ability to perform deep root-cause analysis
• Calm, resilient, and able to think clearly under pressure during critical production incidents
• Decisive and action-oriented, with the ability to take ownership and drive resolution of complex technical challenges
• Effective communicator and active listener, with strong stakeholder management and cross-team collaboration skills
• Highly observant and vigilant in monitoring system health, identifying risks, and preventing failures
• Proactive mindset with a focus on continuous improvement, automation, and operational efficiency
• Ability to independently lead initiatives, prioritize effectively, and execute with discipline and accountability
• Adaptable and quick learner, capable of evaluating and adopting new technologies in a fast-changing environment
• Strong mentoring and coaching skills, with the ability to guide and develop engineers

Education and Work Experience

• Bachelors degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field
• Minimum 7 years of relevant DevOps experience in cloud infrastructure, automation, CI/CD, and production operations
• Certifications in AWS (AWS Certified DevOps Engineer), Azure (Azure DevOps Engineer Expert), or Kubernetes (CKA/CKAD/CKS) are a plus

Disclaimer

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