About The Company
Particle41 is a forward-thinking technology solutions provider dedicated to delivering innovative digital projects for a diverse range of clients. Our core values of Empowering, Leadership, Innovation, Teamwork, and Excellence—embodying our ELITE philosophy—drive our commitment to excellence and client success. We foster a collaborative and inclusive environment where creativity and continuous learning are prioritized.
Our team is composed of passionate professionals who strive to push the boundaries of technology to create impactful solutions. At Particle41, we believe in empowering our employees to reach their full potential, taking initiative, and embracing new ideas to stay ahead in the industry. We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities and cultivating a diverse workforce that reflects our values and mission.
About The Role
As a Lead DevOps Engineer at Particle41, you will be at the forefront of shaping and executing our DevOps strategy. Your primary responsibility will be to design, automate, and operate the cloud infrastructure that powers our clients’ most complex digital initiatives. You will work closely with cross-functional teams, including architects, developers, and client stakeholders, to establish standards, best practices, and reference architectures that promote efficiency, security, and scalability.
This role demands a strategic thinker with deep technical expertise who can lead the DevOps practice, mentor team members, and ensure the delivery of high-quality, reliable, and secure cloud solutions. You will also represent the DevOps function in client interactions, providing guidance on cloud adoption and platform decisions, while continuously improving processes and tools to foster a culture of automation, reliability, and innovation.
Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field (preferred)
8+ years of experience in DevOps, Site Reliability Engineering (SRE), platform engineering, or infrastructure engineering
Minimum of 2+ years in a leadership role, managing teams or owning DevOps functions for multiple products or clients
Hands-on expertise with at least two major cloud providers (AWS, Azure, GCP) and working knowledge of the third
Proficiency with infrastructure as code tools such as Terraform (preferred), CloudFormation, or Pulumi
Experience with configuration management tools like Ansible
Strong scripting skills in Python, Bash, or Go
Deep understanding of cloud security, IAM, networking, and compliance environments
Excellent leadership, mentoring, and coaching abilities
Exceptional communication skills with the ability to articulate complex technical concepts clearly
Experience with agile methodologies and client-facing advisory roles
Relevant certifications such as AWS Solutions Architect, DevOps Engineer, Azure Administrator, Google Cloud DevOps Engineer, or CKA are advantageous
Responsibilities
Own and define the DevOps technical roadmap and vision, aligning it with business objectives and stakeholder needs
Establish and promote the "golden path" including reference architectures, reusable IaC modules, pipeline templates, and standards
Ensure platform reliability, security posture, and delivery velocity, measured through SLOs and SLIs
Represent the DevOps practice in client discovery, pre-sales, and advisory engagements, providing infrastructure scope estimates and recommendations
Lead the design and implementation of cloud infrastructure across AWS, Azure, and GCP, leveraging IaC tools
Architect and manage container platforms such as Kubernetes (EKS, AKS, GKE) and managed container services for scalable workloads
Define landing zones, account structures, network topologies, and cost-effective cloud strategies
Develop and implement CI/CD pipelines using tools like GitHub Actions, GitLab CI, Azure DevOps, or Jenkins, fostering automation and fast releases
Establish GitOps workflows for declarative deployment processes
Design and execute observability strategies incorporating monitoring, logging, and tracing solutions
Manage SLIs, SLOs, error budgets, and incident response procedures to enhance system resilience
Support capacity planning, scalability, disaster recovery, and multi-region deployment strategies
Embed security standards into the delivery pipeline, including vulnerability scanning, secrets management, and policy enforcement
Support compliance initiatives such as SOC 2, ISO 27001, and HIPAA with automated controls and evidence collection
Drive cloud cost optimization through right-sizing, autoscaling, and FinOps practices
Mentor and coach team members, fostering a culture of continuous learning and collaboration
Review infrastructure code and pipelines, providing constructive feedback for quality improvement
Provide technical leadership on infrastructure, platform, and operational decisions, ensuring project success
Lead continuous improvement initiatives, tracking DORA metrics and facilitating lessons-learned sessions
Stay current with industry best practices, standards, and emerging trends in DevOps and cloud operations
Benefits
Competitive salary and performance-based incentives
Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance plans
Flexible work arrangements and remote work opportunities
Professional development programs and certifications sponsorship
Generous paid time off and holiday leave
Collaborative and inclusive work environment that values innovation and diversity
Opportunities for career growth and leadership development
Equal Opportunity
Particle41 is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We do not discriminate based on race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status. We believe that diverse perspectives and backgrounds foster innovation and excellence, and we welcome applicants from all backgrounds to apply and join our team.