Senior Technical Lead, DevOps

The Senior Technical Lead for DevOps will be responsible for leading the architecture definition, design and technical implementation of robust, automated, and efficient software delivery pipelines and infrastructure, fostering a culture of collaboration between development and operations.
Key platforms and Services to be covered include the following:
1. CI/CD Pipeline: Design, implement, and optimize Continuous Integration and Continuous Delivery (CI/CD) pipelines using tools like Jenkins, GitLab CI/CD, Azure DevOps, etc.
2. Infrastructure as Code (IaC): Architect and implement infrastructure using IaC tools (e.g., Terraform, CloudFormation, Ansible).
3. Containerization C Orchestration: Design and implement containerization strategies (Docker) and orchestration platforms (Kubernetes).
4. Cloud Platform: Design and manage infrastructure on cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP), leveraging their native DevOps services.
5. Monitoring C Logging: Establish comprehensive monitoring, logging, and alerting solutions to ensure application and infrastructure health.
6. Automation: Identify opportunities for automation across the entire software delivery lifecycle, from development to operations.
7. Security Integration (DevSecOps): Integrate security practices and tools into the CI/CD pipeline (DevSecOps).
8. Site Reliability Engineering (SRE): Apply SRE principles to improve system reliability, scalability, and performance.
9. Configuration Management: Implement configuration management tools and strategies (e.g., Ansible, Puppet, Chef).

Key Responsibilities
(1) Strategy s Business Understanding
(a) Good understanding of organisation’s strategy and translation of business requirements into technical solutions
(b) Understanding of key architecture and solution building blocks for all technical capabilities in the DevOps architecture domain for a Telco and TechCo.
(c) Involve in co-creation of DevOps services and initiatives with Business teams and drive the implementation
(d) Support the Domain Architect in developing a high-level view of current and future state business and solution architectures for DevOps Services that are well connected and aligned with business strategy.

(e) Evaluate developments in architecture and technology trends in the industry and recommend value-adding improvements to the DevOps architecture roadmap
(2) Solution Architecture Definition, Design and Implementation Supervision
(a) Carry out detailed Architecture Impact Analysis for all DevOps services and business requirements before implementation
(b) Create low-level designs covering all components for all DevOps solutions to guide software developers and implementation team
(c) Document all designs and create relevant DevOps artefacts for all solutions
(d) Oversee the implementation of DevOps systems and services, including network integration, infrastructure deployment, application development/deployment and data integration.
(e) Carry out detailed capacity planning for key platforms, services and solutions to ensure robust and scalable solution delivery
(f) Coordinate cross-functional teams of implementers and vendors for the end-to-end delivery of DevOps solutions and services

(3) Software Engineering
(a) Design the architecture of software systems, including databases, user interfaces, application modules and components, APIs etc. and translate the design plans into functional code using various programming languages.
(b) Design scalable applications architecture based on trend analysis of usage and forecast, and benchmark application capabilities based on projected growth.
(c) Support developers in documenting code specifications and versioning for references and maintenance
(d) Involve in peer review of codes to ensure efficient and optimal codes for solutions
(e) Support in software and applications unit and integration testing

(4) Solution post implementation support and operational handover
(a) Prepare solution handover and operationalization documentation for Operations and support teams
(b) Monitor the performance of newly implemented DevOps systems and solutions and identify areas for optimization.
(c) Resolution of early life support issues and escalations
(d) Monitoring and retrofit of design exceptions and transition architectures
(e) Periodic design and architecture compliance assessment on new solutions and initiatives.

Qualifications and Experience
 Over 8 years’ work experience in Telco and/or ICT industry with solution architecture and design skills
 Vast experience in systems design and integration in a complex environment with multiple technologies and solutions.
 In-depth proven experience in Architecture governance, Business Capability C Value Chain Analysis, Transition Architecture C Roadmaps
 Strong understanding of DevOps principles and practices.
 Proficiency in scripting languages (Bash, Python).
 Extensive experience with cloud platforms and their services.
 Hands-on experience with CI/CD tools, IaC tools, and container technologies.
 Knowledge of network, security, and storage concepts in a cloud environment.
 Troubleshooting and problem-solving skills in complex distributed systems.
 Knowledge of Telco 2.0. and Web 3.0. technologies
 Business Process re- engineering and management experience
 Understanding of cloud services and concepts
 Good knowledge of Micro-services technology and solutions
 Knowledge of Agile Software Delivery methodology
 Versatile in creating relevant UML diagrams for technical solutions
 Experience and prior involvement in a Digital Transformation Programme