Encora - Azure DevOps Lead - IAC Terraform

Key Responsibilities

• Strategic Leadership & Project Delivery :
• Lead the design, implementation, and optimization of robust, secure, and highly available cloud infrastructure and application architectures across AWS, Azure, and/or GCP.
• Drive the adoption of DevSecOps best practices throughout the software development lifecycle, ensuring security is embedded from inception to deployment.
• Take ownership of complex projects, ensuring timely delivery, adherence to scope, and alignment with business objectives.
• Champion continuous im provement initiatives for cloud operations, security posture, and infrastructure-as-code practices.
• Technical Expertise & Hands-on Implementation :
• Design and implement secure, scalable, and cost-effective cloud solutions using Infrastructure as Code (IaC) principles, primarily with Terraform.
• Develop and maintain robust shell scripting to automate operational tasks, deployments, and system configurations.
• Implement and manage comprehensive monitoring and alerting solutions using tools such as Prometheus, Grafana, Datadog, and/or New Relic to ensure system health, performance, and security.
• Perform in-depth debugging and troubleshooting of complex cloud infrastructure and application issues, identifying root causes and implementing sustainable solutions.
• Architect and implement security controls, compliance frameworks, and vulnerability management processes within the cloud environment.
• Cloud Operations & Security :
• Oversee cloud operational excellence, including incident response, disaster recovery planning, and performance optimization.
• Develop, maintain, and enforce Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), runbooks, and rulebooks for cloud operations, security, and compliance.
• Conduct regular security assessments, vulnerability scans, and penetration testing to identify and mitigate risks.
• Stay abreast of the latest cloud technologies, security threats, and industry best practices, integrating them into our strategy.
• Mentorship & Documentation :
• Mentor and guide junior and mid-level engineers, fostering their growth in DevSecOps, cloud architecture, and secure coding practices.
• Lead knowledge sharing sessions and contribute to the development of internal expertise.
• Create and maintain comprehensive documentation, including architecture diagrams, design documents, operational guides, and security policies.
  
  

• 8+ years of progressive experience in DevSecOps, Cloud Operations, and Cloud Architecture roles.
• Proven leadership experience with the ability to lead and successfully deliver complex technical projects.
• Demonstrated mentorship skills, with experience guiding and developing engineering talent.
• Expert-level proficiency with at least one major cloud platform (AWS, Azure, or GCP), with strong working knowledge of others.
• Deep expertise in Infrastructure as Code (IaC), particularly with Terraform.
• Strong proficiency in shell scripting for automation and system administration.
• Extensive experience with monitoring and observability tools such as Prometheus, Grafana, Datadog, and/or New Relic.
• Exceptional debugging and complex problem-solving skills in distributed cloud environments.
• Experience in creating and maintaining comprehensive documentation, including SOPs, rulebooks, and technical specifications.
• Solid understanding of networking concepts (VPCs, subnets, routing, load balancing, DNS).
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and collaboration skills.
  
  

• Certified Cloud Architect (e.g., AWS Certified Solutions Architect - Professional, Azure Solutions Architect Expert, Google Professional Cloud Architect).
• Experience with containerization technologies (Docker, Kubernetes).
• Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines and tools (e.g., Jenkins, GitLab CI/CD, Azure DevOps, ArgoCD).
• Experience with configuration management tools (e.g., Ansible, Chef, Puppet).
• Bachelors or Masters degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field.