Role-DevOps Platform Architect
Location: Rosewell, GA(Onsite as required)
Experience: 13 15 Years
Employment Type: C2H
Role Overview
We are seeking a hands-on, execution-focused DevOps Platform Architect who can translate high-level strategy into structured, actionable engineering roadmaps and measurable delivery outcomes.
This role serves as the critical bridge between architecture and execution, partnering with senior stakeholders while owning delivery clarity, technical depth, and team alignment across distributed engineering teams.
The ideal candidate is a strong practitioner who can challenge abstract ideas, drive clarity, and convert them into implementable plans with defined ownership, timelines, and outcomes.
Key Responsibilities
1. Execution Ownership & Roadmap Realization
Translate conceptual DevOps strategies into detailed L2/L3 execution roadmaps
Define workstreams, epics, backlog structures, priorities, and sprint timelines
Ensure roadmap stability and continuity eliminate directional drift and rework cycles
Own end-to-end execution clarity and delivery outcomes for DevOps initiatives
2. Engineering Translation & Technical Leadership
Convert high-level architectural inputs into practical engineering solutions, including:
CI/CD pipelines (Azure DevOps, GitHub Actions, Jenkins)
Infrastructure as Code (Terraform, Bicep/ARM, CloudFormation)
Platform Engineering & Automation (IDPs, reusable pipelines, golden paths)
Observability & Monitoring (Datadog, Prometheus, Grafana, Azure Monitor)
DevSecOps (SAST, DAST, container security, policy-as-code)
Drive engineering-first decision making, balancing best practices with delivery constraints
3. Team Leadership & Execution Governance (Distributed Teams)
Lead and align offshore DevOps engineering teams toward structured delivery
Break down roadmap into sprint-level execution plans with clear ownership
Establish execution rigor through sprint ceremonies, tracking, and accountability
Act as the single point of ownership for DevOps delivery execution
4. Stakeholder Management & Cross-Functional Alignment
Collaborate with senior stakeholders, architects, and product teams
Challenge ambiguous or impractical inputs and drive clarity before execution
Ensure alignment across:
Business priorities
Technical feasibility
Delivery timelines
Provide clear, structured updates on progress, risks, and dependencies
5. Process Maturity & Operating Model Excellence
Establish and enforce:
Agile delivery discipline (Sprint Planning, Backlog Grooming, Reviews)
Capacity planning and velocity tracking
Standardized DevOps operating models and workflows
Build scalable and repeatable DevOps processes, not just tooling implementations
Required Qualifications
Technical Expertise
Strong experience with AWS and/or Microsoft Azure cloud platforms
CI/CD: Azure DevOps Pipelines, GitHub Actions, Jenkins
Infrastructure as Code: Terraform (mandatory), Bicep/ARM or CloudFormation
Containers & Orchestration: Docker, Kubernetes (AKS/EKS)
Observability: Datadog, Prometheus, Grafana, Azure Monitor
DevSecOps: Integration of SAST, DAST, container security, secrets management
Experience with platform engineering concepts (Internal Developer Platforms, automation frameworks) is highly preferred
Leadership & Execution Capability
Proven experience in:
Translating strategy into execution-ready plans
Leading distributed/offshore engineering teams
Driving delivery in ambiguous, fast-paced environments
Ability to:
Challenge assumptions and propose practical alternatives
Bring structure, clarity, and accountability in complex environments
Experience Requirements
10 15 years of experience in DevOps / Cloud Engineering
4 6+ years in Architect / Lead roles with delivery ownership
Experience in large-scale, multi-team enterprise environments
Key Behavioral Competencies
Execution-first mindset with strong ownership
High accountability and bias for action
Strong follow-through ensures commitments translate into outcomes
Ability to operate effectively with incomplete or evolving inputs
Confident communicator who can engage and challenge senior stakeholders constructively
Success Metrics (First 90 120 Days)
Establish a stable, execution-ready DevOps roadmap within 3 4 weeks
Improve delivery predictability and sprint velocity
Reduce execution ambiguity and backlog-level confusion
Drive clear ownership and accountability across teams
Demonstrate measurable progress on DevOps transformation initiatives
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