Lead and grow an AWS team
- Influence the business with your strategic knowledge
- Manage and develop the AWS team for the Organisation
Are you a skilled DevOps professional with a strong focus on Amazon Web Services (AWS)? Are you passionate about optimising cloud infrastructure, driving automation, and leading teams to deliver exceptional results? If so, we have an exciting opportunity for you
Our client a leading financial organisation is seeking a talented and experienced DevOps Manager with a deep expertise in AWS to join the dynamic team. As a DevOps Manager (AWS-focused), you will play a pivotal role in shaping and implementing cloud infrastructure strategy, while leading a team of skilled engineers.You will also be reporting to the exec and will be required to communicate strategy and be willing to participate in recruitment and the people management process.
**Responsibilities**:
- Lead and manage a team of 3-6 highly skilled DevOps engineers, providing technical guidance, mentorship, and support to drive their professional growth and ensure the successful delivery of projects.
- Develop and implement AWS-focused DevOps strategies and best practices, including infrastructure as code, configuration management, continuous integration, and continuous deployment.
- Design and present solid Business cases to the exec to get funding for new implementations.
- Drive automation initiatives using tools like AWS CloudFormation, Terraform, Ansible, or similar technologies, enabling efficient and repeatable deployment processes.
- Monitor and optimize system performance, proactively identifying and resolving bottlenecks and issues to ensure high availability, scalability, and cost optimization.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including software development, QA, and operations, to foster a collaborative and efficient DevOps culture.
- Stay up to date with AWS best practices and emerging technologies, evaluating and recommending new tools and services to enhance our cloud infrastructure.
- Define and enforce security measures and best practices to ensure data protection and compliance with industry standards.
**Requirements**:
- Bachelor's degree in computer science, engineering, or a related field. Master's degree is a plus.
- Proven experience as a DevOps Manager or a similar leadership role, with a strong focus on AWS cloud infrastructure.
- In-depth knowledge and experience with AWS services, including EC2, S3, Lambda, CloudFormation, IAM, RDS, and others.
- Proficiency in infrastructure automation and configuration management tools, such as Terraform, Ansible, or similar technologies.
- Experience with containerization and orchestration technologies like Docker and Kubernetes.
- Strong understanding of CI/CD pipelines and related tools such as Jenkins, GitLab CI/CD, or AWS CodePipeline.
- Excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to troubleshoot complex technical issues.
- Strong leadership and communication skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively with diverse teams and stakeholders.
- AWS certifications, such as AWS Certified DevOps Engineer or AWS Certified Solutions Architect, are highly desirable.
Join our team and be part of an innovative organisation that values expertise, fosters creativity, and offers opportunities for professional growth. We provide competitive compensation packages, comprehensive benefits, and a flexible work environment.
To have a confidential discussion on the role please call Abhi Naik on 03 9670 6682