DevOps Platform Architect

Job Title: DevOps Platform Architect

Location: Roswell, GA (Onsite)

Duration: 12+ Months

In-person interview is must

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