DevOps Engineer III

Career Level : Mid-level

Who We Are:

This is Spearhead Technology — where every challenge is an opportunity, and every solution is a masterpiece in the making. As a full-lifecycle IT company, we transcend mere delivery; we engineer success.

From inception to implementation, our seasoned expertise shepherds every phase of the journey. Be it planning, analysis, design, development, testing, or the seamless transition to production, we stand as steadfast partners in our clients’ progress.

At Spearhead Technology, quality isn't a mere aspiration—it's our ethos. Rooted in Tech Advisory, our methodology is guided by insights that spark transformative outcomes. We recognize the paramount importance of talent retention. Through a steadfast commitment to work-life balance, competitive remuneration packages, and an optimized operational model, we ensure our team remains as exceptional as our services.

Step into Spearhead Technology, where innovation meets precision, and together, let's sculpt the future of technology with finesse and distinction.

Requirements

We are seeking a highly skilled DevOps Engineer III with 5-7 years of experience to design, implement, and optimize complex software systems while maintaining best practices in DevOps methodologies. You will play a key role in automating, scaling, and securing infrastructure while ensuring efficient collaboration between development and operations teams. This position requires technical leadership, hands-on implementation, and cross-functional communication to drive system reliability, security, and performance.

Key Responsibilities

• Independently design, develop, and implement complex DevOps solutions using industry best practices and architectural principles.
  
• Write idiomatic, clean, and maintainable code that improves readability and fosters collaboration.
  
• Evaluate and optimize CI/CD pipelines, infrastructure as code (IaC), and containerization strategies.
  
• Identify, address, and manage technical debt, making trade-offs between short-term execution and long-term maintainability.
  
• Apply advanced troubleshooting skills to resolve performance bottlenecks, security vulnerabilities, and infrastructure inefficiencies.
  
• Implement and enforce security best practices, ensuring compliance with industry standards while mitigating risks and vulnerabilities.
  
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams (developers, security engineers, SREs) to align DevOps strategies with business goals.
  
• Manage complex data sets, recognizing opportunities for automation and process improvements.
  
• Lead and facilitate technical discussions, architecture reviews, and engineering best practices across teams.
  
• Provide mentorship and technical guidance to junior engineers and SDETs, supporting their growth and development.
  
• Actively participate in hiring and interviewing to build a high-performing DevOps team.
  

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field.
  
• 5-7 years of experience in DevOps, SRE, or software engineering roles.
  
• Mastery in at least one programming language (Python, Go, Java, or similar).
  
• Strong expertise in CI/CD tools (Jenkins, GitHub Actions, GitLab CI/CD, ArgoCD) and IaC tools (Terraform, Ansible, CloudFormation, Pulumi).
  
• Proficiency in cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, Google Cloud), including managing cloud-based deployments.
  
• Experience with containerization and orchestration tools (Docker, Kubernetes, Helm).
  
• In-depth knowledge of observability, monitoring, and logging tools (Prometheus, Grafana, ELK Stack, Datadog).
  
• Solid understanding of networking, security best practices, and compliance frameworks.
  
• Strong problem-solving and troubleshooting skills for complex system failures and performance issues.
  
• Ability to lead engineering discussions, present solutions to stakeholders, and foster cross-team collaboration.
  

Preferred Skills

• Experience with serverless computing and event-driven architectures.
  
• Exposure to machine learning/AI operations (MLOps).
  
• Experience with database administration and performance tuning.
  
• Familiarity with site reliability engineering (SRE) principles.
  

Benefits

What’s in it for you:

At Spearhead Technology, we prioritize your well-being and professional growth. Here's what you can expect:

• Achieve a healthy work-life balance.
  
• Competitive compensation and abundant growth opportunities.
  
• Enjoy a standard 5-day workweek with 2 fixed weekly offs.
  
• Experience an employee-centric environment with supportive policies.
  
• Benefit from family-friendly and flexible work arrangements.
  
• Access our Performance Advancement and Career Enhancement (PACE) initiative and discover opportunities for both personal and professional growth. From tailored career development plans to expert counseling services, PACE empowers you to chart your course to success with confidence and clarity.
  Elevate your career trajectory with our Learning & Development (L&D) program. Join our team and embark on a transformative journey of upskilling and self-discovery. With continuous learning as your compass, you'll not only enhance your expertise but also open doors to new opportunities, paving the way for career growth and fulfillment.
  
  

Please note : At Spearhead Technology, we value the importance of collaboration, learning, and fostering connections with clients, peers, leaders, and communities. While some in-person engagement may be required for certain roles, we are committed to providing flexibility to accommodate your individual work-life balance needs.

As an equal opportunities’ employer, Spearhead Technology welcomes and encourages applications from all members of society. We are dedicated to creating an inclusive environment where diversity is celebrated, and individuals are valued for their unique perspectives and contributions. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion or belief, ethnicity, disability, age, citizenship, marital or civil partnership status, sexual orientation, or gender identity.