Lead Devops Engineer

Lead DevOps Engineer

We are seeking a strategic and technically strong Lead DevOps Engineer to transform our DevOps landscape. This role will oversee the migration from Azure DevOps to Harness, retire legacy technology debt, and build a high-performing, outcome-driven engineering team. The ideal candidate will possess deep technical expertise, an engineering mindset, and proven leadership in scaling DevOps maturity across global teams.

Required Qualifications:

• 10+ years of experience in DevOps, SRE, or related engineering roles, with at least 3 years in a leadership capacity.
• Proven experience in managing tool migrations, preferably from Azure DevOps to Harness.
• Strong hands-on knowledge of Azure, Terraform, CI/CD, and Cosmos DB.
• Experience in managing global teams and delivering across time zones.
• Excellent communication, stakeholder management, and strategic thinking skills.

Key Responsibilities:

• Strategic Leadership & Transformation
• Lead the migration from Azure DevOps to Harness, focusing on simplification and modernization rather than a like-for-like transition.
• Drive the retirement of legacy technology debt through refactoring and optimization.
• Establish and operationalize a team-based DevOps model focused on outcomes, efficiency, and engineering excellence.
• Team Management & Oversight
• Build and manage a multi-skilled DevOps & SRE team with global delivery capabilities, including nearshore and offshore resources.
• Provide senior-level oversight and act as the single point of contact for CLIENT'S leadership.
• Foster collaboration across Infrastructure & Operations (I&O), Application Development, and Data Services teams.
• Technical Excellence & Innovation
• Ensure deep technical capabilities across Azure Infrastructure, Terraform, CI/CD pipelines, and Cosmos DB.
• Promote best practices in DevOps and SRE, including proactive root cause analysis and issue prevention.
• Optimize tool usage and identify gaps to maximize value realization from existing platforms.
• Operational Efficiency & Reporting
• Implement robust reporting mechanisms to track team performance, tool utilization, and transformation progress.
• Recommend strategies for cost optimization and improved operational workflows.
• Drive continuous improvement through automation, monitoring, and feedback loops.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience in consulting or working with clients in a transformation context.
• Familiarity with DevOps maturity models and industry benchmarking.
• Certifications in Azure, Terraform, or DevOps practices.

Location: Remote