We are seeking a highly skilled Senior DevOps / Cloud Architect to design, implement, and manage scalable cloud infrastructure and drive DevOps excellence. The ideal candidate will have strong expertise in cloud platforms, CI/CD, Infrastructure as Code, and Databricks, along with the ability to lead architecture decisions and collaborate with cross-functional teams.

Key Responsibilities

Cloud Infrastructure & Architecture

• Design and manage scalable cloud infrastructure on AWS (or Azure/GCP)
• Architect and provision Databricks workspaces for data and analytics workloads
• Ensure best practices in security, performance, and cost optimisation
• Provide technical leadership in cloud architecture and infrastructure design

CI/CD & Automation

• Design and implement robust CI/CD pipelines
• Automate testing, deployment, and release management
• Optimise build and deployment workflows for reliability and efficiency
• Integrate security scanning and quality gates into pipelines

Infrastructure as Code (IaC)

• Develop and maintain IaC using Terraform, CloudFormation, ARM, or similar tools
• Implement automated infrastructure provisioning and configuration management
• Ensure consistency across dev, staging, and production environments

DevOps & Operational Excellence

• Drive DevOps culture and best practices across teams
• Implement monitoring, logging, and alerting solutions
• Lead automation initiatives to improve operational efficiency
• Collaborate with development teams to enhance deployment processes

Required Qualifications

Technical Skills

• 8+ years of experience in DevOps / Cloud Engineering / Cloud Architecture
• Strong hands-on experience with AWS, Azure, or GCP
• Proven experience with Databricks workspace provisioning and management
• Expertise in CI/CD tools: Jenkins, GitLab CI, GitHub Actions, Azure DevOps, CircleCI
• Strong knowledge of Infrastructure as Code (Terraform, CloudFormation, ARM, Ansible)
• Experience with Docker and Kubernetes
• Proficiency in scripting: Python, Bash, PowerShell
• Solid understanding of cloud networking, security, and compliance

Professional Experience

• Strong background in Cloud Engineering / Architecture
• Experience in Agile/Scrum environments
• Proven track record of implementing DevOps practices at enterprise scale
• Exposure to databases and data platforms

Preferred Qualifications

• Cloud certifications (AWS / Azure / GCP Architect level)
• Databricks certifications
• Experience with monitoring tools: Prometheus, Grafana, ELK, Splunk, Datadog
• Knowledge of DevSecOps and security best practices
• Experience with GitOps workflows
• Familiarity with service mesh technologies (Istio, Linkerd)
• Experience in regulated industries (Financial Services, Healthcare, Public Sector)