DevOps Tech Lead/Manager

We are seeking a DevOps Tech Lead/Manager with strong technical expertise to drive the success of our cloud and DevOps initiatives. This DevOps role is a combination of technical leadership and strong communication skills. You will lead a team of 7 DevOps engineers, working across security, API management, infrastructure and more. In this role, you will guide a cross-functional team, foster collaboration between engineering and business stakeholders, and ensure the delivery of robust, secure, and scalable solutions. The emphasis on a person who knows how to execute tasks, and—most importantly—how to articulate, communicate, and compellingly share what they’ve accomplished, including the challenges faced. Primary focus will be on effective communication, team leadership, and process optimization, while maintaining a strong technical presence and hands-on involvement if needed. Responsibilities Lead and mentor a team of 7 DevOps engineers promoting best practices in CI/CD infrastructure automation and cloud-native development Act as the primary point of contact between the technical team and business stakeholders ensuring clear communication and alignment of goals Oversee the design implementation and optimization of CI/CD pipelines using Azure DevOps driving automation and consistency in software delivery Guide the adoption of Infrastructure as Code (IaC) using Bicep Terraform or ARM templates to enable scalable and repeatable environments Ensure secure compliant and reliable deployment of cloud-native services Oversee monitoring observability and incident response processes using Application Insights and Log Analytics ensuring proactive issue detection and resolution Facilitate integration of AI capabilities Foster a culture of continuous improvement knowledge sharing and post-incident learning within the team Requirements Proven experience leading DevOps teams or projects with a strong focus on communication collaboration and stakeholder management Deep expertise in Azure DevOps CI/CD pipeline design and infrastructure automation Bicep Terraform ARM Hands-on technical skills with Azure Functions API Management AKS/Container Apps API Gateway Web Apps and WAF Proficiency in monitoring troubleshooting and incident management using Application Insights and Log Analytics Background in .NET development with experience in API and cloud integration Demonstrated ability to ensure production readiness lead incident response and conduct post-incident reviews Advanced knowledge of Kubernetes operations and container orchestration Familiarity with DevSecOps and AI-powered automation/search solutions Fluent communication skills in English at a B2+ level