DevOps Lead Architect

Description: This position is for lead DevOps Architect to lead DevOps transformation implementation for large programs. Candidate will be responsible to establish DevOps - tools, people, process, culture to drive overall transformation. Candidate will have to work at all levels - starting from developers to managers to CIO level. Candidate must bring in industry standard knowledge and best practices around Continuous Integration / Continuous Deployment automation and release strategy. Candidate must be able to set-up infrastructure and architecture and provide ongoing support got DevOps tools such as Git, Jenkins, AppScan, Chef, Puppet, Ansible, Maven/Gradle, Docker, jfrog artifactory, bamboo, selenium, Cucumber, Nagios etc. Candidate must have working knowledge of Jenkins pipeline. Groovy scripts, python, go lang. Responsibilities: • Set up infrastructure and architecture for DevOps tools such as Git, Jenkins, AppScan, Chef, Puppet, Ansible, Maven/Gradle, Docker, jfrog artifactory, bamboo, selenium, Cucumber, Nagios etc. including ongoing sustenance • Setup CI/CD automation and release strategy and execution as well • Onboard applications to start using CI/CD automation (e.g. Jenkins pipeline) • code using groovy scripts and groom other team members • Provide DevOps strategy to stay ahead of the innovation curve across a range of technologies including Java, .Net, mainframe, etc. for both on-premise and cloud (AWS and Azure) • Help design solutions for driving personalized engagement across the customer lifecycle. • Strong presentation and solution articulating skills. • Setup DevOps DoJo • Participate in RFP process and presentations • Mentor upcoming developers and architects • Support multiple accounts Qualifications: • Ability to setup and support DevOps Tools: Jenkins, Git, Ansible, AppScan, Maven/Gradle, etc. for both on-premise and cloud (ASW, Azure, etc.) • Ability to DevOps CI/CD automation setup • Ability to establish and roll out standard release strategy • Ability to communicate at all levels of the organization - developers to CxO • Ability to lead and drive transformation • Ability to establish a team of developers, architects, analysts - coach, mentor and guide them • Ability to setup standards based on customer ecosystem and industry best practices • Years of experience required for position 10-15 years