DevOps Tech Lead/Manager

We are seeking a DevOps Tech Lead/Manager with strong technical expertise to drive the success of our cloud and DevOps initiatives. This DevOps role is a combination of technical leadership and strong communication skills. You will lead a team of 7 DevOps engineers, working across security, API management, infrastructure and more.

In this role, you will guide a cross-functional team, foster collaboration between engineering and business stakeholders, and ensure the delivery of robust, secure, and scalable solutions.

The emphasis on a person who knows how to execute tasks, and - most importantly - how to articulate, communicate, and compellingly share what they've accomplished, including the challenges faced.

Primary focus will be on effective communication, team leadership, and process optimization, while maintaining a strong technical presence and hands-on involvement if needed.

Responsibilities

• Lead and mentor a team of 7 DevOps engineers promoting best practices in CI/CD infrastructure automation and cloud-native development
• Act as the primary point of contact between the technical team and business stakeholders ensuring clear communication and alignment of goals
• Oversee the design implementation and optimization of CI/CD pipelines using Azure DevOps driving automation and consistency in software delivery
• Guide the adoption of Infrastructure as Code (IaC) using Bicep Terraform or ARM templates to enable scalable and repeatable environments
• Ensure secure compliant and reliable deployment of cloud-native services
• Oversee monitoring observability and incident response processes using Application Insights and Log Analytics ensuring proactive issue detection and resolution
• Facilitate integration of AI capabilities
• Foster a culture of continuous improvement knowledge sharing and post-incident learning within the team

Requirements

• Proven experience leading DevOps teams or projects with a strong focus on communication collaboration and stakeholder management
• Deep expertise in Azure DevOps CI/CD pipeline design and infrastructure automation Bicep Terraform ARM
• Hands-on technical skills with Azure Functions API Management AKS/Container Apps API Gateway Web Apps and WAF
• Proficiency in monitoring troubleshooting and incident management using Application Insights and Log Analytics
• Background in .NET development with experience in API and cloud integration
• Demonstrated ability to ensure production readiness lead incident response and conduct post-incident reviews
• Advanced knowledge of Kubernetes operations and container orchestration
• Familiarity with DevSecOps and AI-powered automation/search solutions
• Fluent communication skills in English at a B2+ level