Head of DevOps

Job Title: Head of DevOps

Location: New York, New York

Reports To: Chief Technology Officer (CTO)

Role Overview: The Head of DevOps will play a pivotal role in leading and scaling our DevOps practices, ensuring the seamless and efficient delivery of our software products. This position requires a strategic thinker with a strong technical background, excellent leadership skills, and the ability to drive continuous improvement across development and operations. You will be responsible for overseeing the DevOps team, optimizing our CI/CD pipelines, and fostering a culture of collaboration and innovation.

Key Responsibilities:

• Leadership and Strategy: Lead and mentor a team of DevOps engineers, providing guidance and support to enhance their skills and performance. Develop and execute a strategic vision for the DevOps function that aligns with the company's goals.
• CI/CD Pipeline Management: Oversee the design, implementation, and optimization of CI/CD pipelines to ensure efficient and reliable software delivery. Continuously evaluate and improve processes to increase deployment frequency and reduce lead times.
• Infrastructure Management: Manage and optimize cloud and on-premises infrastructure to ensure scalability, reliability, and cost-effectiveness. Implement and maintain best practices for infrastructure as code (IaC).
• Automation and Tools: Drive automation initiatives across the development lifecycle to reduce manual intervention and increase efficiency. Evaluate and implement the latest tools and technologies to support DevOps practices.
• Collaboration: Work closely with development, QA, and operations teams to promote collaboration and streamline workflows. Facilitate communication and coordinate efforts to resolve issues and deliver high-quality software.
• Monitoring and Incident Management: Implement and oversee monitoring and alerting systems to proactively identify and address performance issues. Lead incident response efforts and post-mortem analysis to prevent recurrence.
• Security and Compliance: Ensure that DevOps practices adhere to security best practices and compliance requirements. Collaborate with security teams to integrate security into the development and deployment processes.
• Budget and Resource Management: Manage the DevOps budget and allocate resources effectively to meet project and operational needs. Identify and address any resource gaps or requirements.

Qualifications:

• Experience: 8+ years of experience in DevOps or related roles, with at least 3 years in a leadership position. Proven track record of successfully leading DevOps teams and managing complex projects.
• Technical Skills: Strong expertise in CI/CD tools (e.g., Jenkins, GitLab CI, CircleCI), cloud platforms (e.g., AWS, Azure, Google Cloud), containerization (e.g., Docker, Kubernetes), and infrastructure automation (e.g., Terraform, Ansible).
• Leadership: Excellent leadership and team management skills, with the ability to inspire and motivate a diverse team. Strong problem-solving abilities and a strategic mindset.
• Communication: Exceptional communication skills, both written and verbal, with the ability to effectively interact with stakeholders at all levels of the organization.
• Education: Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field. Advanced degree or relevant certifications (e.g., AWS Certified DevOps Engineer, Certified Kubernetes Administrator) are a plus.