Lead Devops Engineer(On prem)(Locals Only)

Lead DevOps Engineer(Locals only)

Location: Chandler, AZ (Onsite)

Immediate interview

Contract role

Job Summary

We are seeking an experienced Lead DevOps Engineer with strong expertise in On-Premises Infrastructure, API Gateway technologies, Cloud Platforms, CI/CD, and Automation . The ideal candidate will lead DevOps strategy, modernize deployment processes, manage enterprise API platforms, and support hybrid cloud/on-prem environments.

Required Skills

• 10+ years of IT experience with 5+ years in DevOps leadership roles.
• Strong experience managing On-Premises Infrastructure (Windows/Linux Servers, Virtualization, Networking, Storage).
• Hands-on experience with API Gateway .
• Expertise in CI/CD tools : Jenkins, GitHub Actions, GitLab CI, Azure DevOps.
• Experience with Infrastructure as Code (IaC) using Terraform, Ansible, or CloudFormation.
• Strong knowledge of Docker, Kubernetes, OpenShift , and container orchestration.
• Experience with monitoring tools such as Splunk, ELK, Prometheus, Grafana, Dynatrace, or AppDynamics.
• Proficiency in scripting using Python, Shell, or PowerShell.
• Knowledge of cloud platforms (AWS/Azure/GCP) and hybrid cloud architectures.
• Experience with security, IAM, SSL/TLS, API security, OAuth2, JWT, and DevSecOps practices.

Responsibilities

• Lead enterprise DevOps initiatives and drive automation across development and operations teams.
• Design, implement, and maintain CI/CD pipelines.
• Manage and optimize API Gateway infrastructure and API lifecycle management.
• Support and modernize on-premises infrastructure while integrating cloud-native solutions.
• Ensure platform reliability, scalability, security, and compliance.
• Lead Kubernetes/OpenShift deployments and container platform operations.
• Implement monitoring, logging, and performance optimization strategies.
• Mentor engineering teams and establish DevOps best practices.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in Banking, Financial Services, Semiconductor, or Enterprise environments.
• AWS/Azure/Kubernetes certifications preferred.
• Experience with hybrid cloud transformation initiatives.