Urgent Need for DevOps Platform Architect in Atlanta, GA (Onsite)

Job Title: DevOps Platform Architect

Location: Atlanta, GA (Onsite)

Duration: 12+ Months

Job Description:

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