Lead DevOps Architect

Job Description: Lead DevOps Architect – AWS & LaunchDarkly SME Role Summary We are seeking a hands-on Lead / Architect with deep expertise in AWS DevOps and strong subject matter expertise in LaunchDarkly. This role requires a senior technologist who can design, implement, and operationalize enterprise-grade feature management solutions, while also owning delivery and leading a small team. The ideal candidate has 10+ years of overall experience, with the last 2+ years focused on AWS DevOps, and has been directly involved in the implementation and integration of LaunchDarkly in complex, enterprise environments. Key Responsibilities Technical Leadership & Architecture ·      Act as SME for LaunchDarkly, owning architecture, design decisions, and best practices ·      Design and implement enterprise-ready LaunchDarkly solutions, including: o  Feature flag strategy o  Environment and access model o  Governance, security, and audit considerations ·      Integrate LaunchDarkly with Brave templates and CI/CD pipelines ·      Define scalable, secure, and resilient AWS-based DevOps architectures Hands-On Implementation ·      Be deeply hands-on in building and configuring: o  AWS infrastructure (IaC using Terraform/CloudFormation) o  CI/CD pipelines (GitHub Actions, Jenkins, GitLab, etc.) o  LaunchDarkly SDKs and integrations ·      Troubleshoot complex production issues across DevOps and feature management layers ·      Ensure solutions are production-ready, observable, and performant Delivery Ownership ·      Own end-to-end delivery for the DevOps and LaunchDarkly workstream ·      Plan, estimate, and execute deliverables with high quality and predictability ·      Lead and mentor engineers while remaining an active contributor ·      Ensure adherence to timelines, quality standards, and engineering best practices Stakeholder Communication ·      Communicate effectively with stakeholders at all levels (engineering, product, leadership) ·      Translate technical concepts into clear business and operational outcomes ·      Participate in architecture reviews, design walkthroughs, and executive discussions Required Qualifications Experience ·      10+ years of overall software / platform engineering experience ·      2+ years of recent, hands-on AWS DevOps experience ·      Proven experience implementing LaunchDarkly in real-world environments ·      Strong experience integrating feature flagging solutions into CI/CD pipelines Technical Skills ·      AWS: EC2, EKS/ECS, Lambda, IAM, VPC, CloudWatch, S3 ·      DevOps & Platform Engineering: o  Infrastructure as Code (Terraform / CloudFormation) o  CI/CD pipelines o  Containerization (Docker, Kubernetes) ·      LaunchDarkly: o  Feature flag lifecycle management o  SDK integration o  Governance and rollout strategies ·      Strong understanding of security, compliance, and enterprise-scale DevOps practices Leadership & Soft Skills ·      Excellent verbal and written communication skills ·      Ability to influence and align stakeholders across technology and business ·      Proven experience leading teams while remaining hands-on ·      Strong ownership mindset with accountability for delivery outcomes Nice to Have ·      Experience with large-scale enterprise platforms ·      Exposure to multi-tenant or regulated environments ·      Prior experience defining DevOps or feature management standards What Success Looks Like ·      LaunchDarkly implemented as an enterprise-grade, scalable solution ·      Seamless integration with Brave templates and CI/CD pipelines · High-quality, predictable delivery with minimal production issues · Strong stakeholder confidence and trust in technical leadership

Created: 2026-03-04