DevOps Engineer

Job Description: We’re seeking a dynamic and detail-oriented Engineering Lead with 5–6 years of experience to manage deployment operations, lead WAR rooms, and drive CI/CD excellence. This role demands strong coordination skills, technical depth in DevOps practices, and above-average soft skills to navigate cross-functional teams and high-pressure environments. Key Responsibilities • Deployment Planning & Execution: Own end-to-end deployment strategies across environments • WAR Room Leadership: Conduct and lead WAR rooms during critical releases or incidents • Team Coordination: Liaise with development, QA, and operations teams to ensure smooth delivery • Progress Monitoring: Track, analyse, and publish deployment progress and Weekly Status Reports (WSRs) • Interdependency Management: Identify and manage cross-team and cross-service dependencies • Shift Handover: Ensure seamless transitions between shifts with clear documentation and communication • Roster Management: Publish and maintain team rosters to ensure coverage and accountability • CI/CD Oversight: Drive continuous integration and deployment best practices using modern toolchains • Soft Skills Leadership: Demonstrate strong communication, conflict resolution, and stakeholder management Required Skills & Qualifications • 10 years of experience in engineering or DevOps roles Strong understanding of CI/CD pipelines (e.g., Jenkins, GitLab, Azure DevOps) • Experience with deployment tools and container orchestration (e.g., Docker, Kubernetes, Helm) • Familiarity with cloud platforms (Azure) • Excellent analytical, organizational, and interpersonal skills • Proven ability to lead cross-functional teams and manage high-stakes deployments Strong documentation and reporting skills