Lead DevOps Architect in Fort Mill
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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 strategyo Environment and access modelo Governance, security, and audit considerations· Integrate LaunchDarkly with Brave templates and CI/CD pipelines· Define scalable, secure, and resilient AWS-based DevOps architecturesHands-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 performantDelivery 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 practicesStakeholder 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 pipelinesTechnical Skills· AWS: EC2, EKS/ECS, Lambda, IAM, VPC, CloudWatch, S3· DevOps & Platform Engineering:o Infrastructure as Code (Terraform / CloudFormation)o CI/CD pipelineso Containerization (Docker, Kubernetes)· LaunchDarkly:o Feature flag lifecycle managemento SDK integrationo Governance and rollout strategies· Strong understanding of security, compliance, and enterprise-scale DevOps practicesLeadership & 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
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