DevOps Architect / SME MultiCloud

Benefits:

• 401(k)

DevOps Architect / SME MultiCloud Culver City, CA (Onsite)
We are looking for a DevOps SME / Architect to lead platform engineering standards across a multi-cloud, hybrid environment. This is a Guild / COE-level role, requiring deep expertise in infrastructure, automation, and cloud architecture, along with the ability to define and scale DevOps practices across teams.
Required Skills: Multi-cloud (AWS + GCP) , Kubernetes + Docker , Terraform / CDK / Pulumi , Python / scripting , DevOps Architecture / Leadership 

Key Responsibilities:

• Architect and standardize DevOps practices across AWS, GCP, and hybrid cloud environments
• Build and maintain Infrastructure as Code frameworks using Terraform, CDK, or Pulumi
• Design and implement scalable Kubernetes-based platforms (Helm, deployments, orchestration)
• Develop reusable CI/CD modules and automation frameworks
• Lead cloud architecture for large-scale systems including compute, storage, networking, and databases
• Debug complex multi-cloud and third-party integration issues
• Implement observability, incident management, and reliability systems
• Define and enforce security best practices across infrastructure and pipelines
• Drive performance tuning, scalability, and system optimization
• Establish disaster recovery and backup strategies
• Mentor engineers and drive adoption of DevOps best practices across teams
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams and offshore engineering teams

Qualifications:

• 15+ years of experience in DevOps / Platform Engineering / Cloud Architecture
• Strong hands-on experience in multi-cloud environments (AWS + GCP)
• Deep expertise in:
  • Infrastructure as Code (Terraform, AWS CDK, or Pulumi)
  • Kubernetes (Helm, deployments, scaling, production systems)
  • Docker and containerized platforms
• Strong programming/scripting skills (Python preferred)
• Experience building reusable infrastructure modules and automation frameworks
• Strong understanding of networking (DNS, VPCs, load balancers, VPNs, firewalls)
• Experience with databases (SQL, tuning, DynamoDB, Aurora, etc.)
• Experience implementing CI/CD systems and reusable pipelines
• Experience with observability and incident management systems
• Strong documentation practices (GitHub, CLI tooling, etc.)

Requirements (Critical):

• Proven experience leading DevOps initiatives across teams (Guild / COE model preferred)
• Experience mentoring engineers and driving adoption of best practices
• Ability to define standards, not just execute tasks

Security & Reliability:

• Strong understanding of security best practices and vulnerability management
• Experience in performance tuning and optimization
• Experience in disaster recovery and backup strategies
• Experience in hybrid cloud environments

Preferred:

• Experience working in large-scale enterprise environments
• Experience with frontend/backend build systems (npm, Maven, etc.)
• Prior experience with Apple or similar large-scale tech organizations
  
  

This is a remote position.

Compensation: $60.00 per hour