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Cloud DevOps Lead

Colombo, Western Province, Sri Lanka
Posted on: 21-10-2025

Job description

Role Responsibilities
Work with the product owner, team lead, architects, and global team to build world class solutions for customer needs.
Manage workload independently and promote an inclusive, open culture.
Design and implement automated CICD pipelines for seamless deployments.
Develop Infrastructure as Code (IaC) to automate cloud resource provisioning and scaling.
Act as SME for one or more supported applications.
Ensure system design, workflows, and processes are documented and compliant.
Collaborate with developers, QA, product owners, security, and operations to apply DevOps best practices.
Focus on quality and security while delivering robust, reliable solutions and conducting due diligence for third party technical delivery.
Proactively build knowledge of tools and technologies through hands-on learning, certifications, and projects.
Participate in Scrum meetings and provide timely updates to the Team Lead or Scrum Master.
Use retrospectives and reviews to identify improvements, enabling the team to deliver on time with high quality.
Work well under pressure, resolving issues with minimal supervision.
Communicate effectively and maintain a strong client focus with solid interpersonal skills.
Keep the Knowledge Base up to date with technical issue resolutions and shared team knowledge.

Key Relationships
Primary Development Manager, Development Team, Operations Support, QA, Architecture, Scrum Master, Product Owner, Business Experts.


Role Requirements
Must have

Minimum 8 years as Principal DevOps Engineer

Strong experience in AWS cloud architecture and security best practices

Hands on with AWS services: Database, API Management, ADAM Asset Studio, VPC, Compute, ECR, Lambda, Elasticsearch, Storage

Linux OS experience with BASH scripting (Python beneficial)

IaC experience Terraform, CloudFormation, CloudWatch, Ansible

Containerization/orchestration Docker, Kubernetes

Experience with ServiceNow, GitLab, Jira, Confluence, Kafka

Experience in critical support environments

Proven ability to drive process improvements and automation

Strong problem solving and communication skills

Attention to detail and ability to adapt to rapid technical changes

Understands broader impact of changes and issues

Degree in Computing, Computer Science, or related field

Nice to have

Azure Cloud experience

Support experience with C++ and Java applications

AWS DevOps Engineer or similar certification

Qualification

Role Responsibilities

  • Collaborate with the Product Owner, Team Lead, Architects, and global team members to deliver world-class solutions aligned with customer needs.

  • Independently manage workload while promoting a collaborative, inclusive, and open team culture.

  • Design and implement automated CI/CD pipelines to support seamless, secure, and reliable deployments.

  • Develop and maintain Infrastructure as Code (IaC) to automate cloud resource provisioning and scalability.

  • Act as Subject Matter Expert (SME) for one or more supported applications, guiding team members and resolving complex issues.

  • Ensure all system designs, workflows, and processes are properly documented and compliant with organizational and regulatory standards.

  • Collaborate across functions (Developers, QA, Product Owners, Security, Operations) to apply and improve DevOps best practices.

  • Maintain a strong focus on security and quality while conducting due diligence for third-party technical solutions.

  • Continuously expand knowledge of emerging tools and technologies through:

    • Hands-on experimentation

    • Certifications

    • Project involvement

  • Actively participate in Scrum meetings, providing regular updates to the Team Lead or Scrum Master.

  • Use agile retrospectives and reviews to identify improvements, enabling high-quality and on-time delivery.

  • Remain composed under pressure, capable of resolving complex technical issues with minimal supervision.

  • Maintain a strong client-focused mindset, demonstrating excellent interpersonal and communication skills.

  • Regularly update and maintain the Knowledge Base with technical resolutions, workarounds, and best practices.

Key Relationships

  • Primary Stakeholders:

    • Development Manager

    • Development Team

    • Operations Support Team

    • QA Team

    • Architecture Team

    • Scrum Master

    • Product Owner

    • Business Experts

Role Requirements

Must Have:

  • Minimum 8 years of experience as a Principal DevOps Engineer.

  • Strong experience designing and maintaining AWS cloud architecture with a focus on security best practices.

  • Hands-on experience with key AWS services, including:

    • Database

    • API Management

    • ADAM Asset Studio

    • VPC

    • Compute

    • ECR

    • Lambda

    • Elasticsearch

    • Storage

  • Experience with Linux OS and BASH scripting (Python scripting is a plus).

  • Proficiency in Infrastructure as Code (IaC) using:

    • Terraform

    • CloudFormation

    • CloudWatch

    • Ansible

  • Expertise in containerization and orchestration technologies:

    • Docker

    • Kubernetes

  • Familiarity with tools like:

    • ServiceNow

    • GitLab

    • Jira

    • Confluence

    • Kafka

  • Proven experience working in critical support environments.

  • Demonstrated ability to drive process improvements and automation across CI/CD and infrastructure workflows.

  • Strong problem-solving and communication skills with an ability to explain complex systems clearly.

  • High attention to detail and the ability to adapt quickly to changing technologies and priorities.

  • Strong understanding of the broader impact of changes and issues across systems and teams.

  • Bachelor’s degree in Computing, Computer Science, or a related field.

Nice to Have:

  • Experience with Azure Cloud environments.

  • Support experience with C++ and Java-based applications.

  • AWS DevOps Engineer or equivalent professional certification.

 Key job details

Primary Location
Colombo, Western Province, Sri Lanka
Job Type
Experienced
Primary Skills
AWS API Gateway, Kubernetes, Bash, Linux, Docker, AWS IaC Terraform
Years of Experience
8
Travel
No
Job Posting
21/10/2025

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