DevOps Engineer

Aquent is partnering with a leading organization at the forefront of innovation, dedicated to shaping the future of technology and delivering exceptional value to its customers. This company thrives on a culture of collaboration, continuous improvement, and impactful engineering, empowering its teams to tackle complex challenges and drive transformative solutions.

Are you a visionary technical leader with a passion for cutting-edge technology and a drive to mentor and inspire? Imagine stepping into a pivotal leadership role where your expertise in modern development practices and AI/ML will directly influence the strategic direction of critical projects. This is an incredible opportunity to guide a high-performing team, transform high-level concepts into robust technical designs, and champion the adoption of intelligent solutions that enhance productivity and drive business success. Your contributions will not only shape the technical landscape but also foster a culture of excellence and innovation, making a tangible impact on the organization's capabilities and future growth.

**About the Role:**

In this dynamic leadership position, you will be instrumental in guiding a team through the full lifecycle of project delivery, from conceptualization to deployment. You will be at the heart of developing and implementing advanced solutions, leveraging your deep technical knowledge and leadership acumen to solve complex business and technical problems. This role demands a blend of hands-on technical prowess, strategic thinking, and exceptional communication skills to drive innovation and foster collaboration across various domains.

**Key Responsibilities:**

* Lead and inspire a team to deliver projects efficiently, utilizing agile methodologies and best-in-class release practices.

* Collaborate closely with diverse stakeholders to plan and execute successful new project onboardings.

* Translate high-level architectural visions into detailed technical designs, providing expert guidance and oversight to the development team.

* Design, architect, and deploy sophisticated cloud-native applications on leading cloud platforms.

* Drive the integration and application of AI/Machine Learning models to enhance data analytics, visualization, and automation capabilities.

* Champion the use of AI-driven software development tools to boost team productivity, code quality, and documentation.

* Mentor and coach multiple teams, fostering technical growth and leadership across various organizational domains.

* Present complex architectural solutions and strategic proposals effectively to governance boards and key stakeholders.

* Maintain a relentless focus on quality and timely delivery, even under demanding schedules.

**Must-Have Qualifications:**

* 10 years of experience in a technical leadership role, guiding and overseeing engineering teams.

* Demonstrated hands-on proficiency in Python.

* Proven experience with AI/Machine Learning concepts and applications.

* Strong understanding of development systems and advanced systems design principles.

* Expertise in designing, architecting, and deploying cloud-native applications on enterprise-grade cloud platforms.

* Extensive experience with various relational and NoSQL database technologies.

* In-depth knowledge of containerization technologies, including Docker and Kubernetes, and experience with CI/CD pipelines.

* Proficiency with AI-Driven software development tools for productivity and code enhancement.

* Track record of successfully integrating AI/Machine Learning models to solve business and technical challenges.

* Exceptional collaborative mindset with a proactive approach to engaging with product management, architects, site reliability engineers, and other dependent teams.

* Ability to work effectively with internal, external, and offshore stakeholders.

* Demonstrated ability to engage subject matter experts, understand complex technical topics, and present well-reasoned solutions.

* A track record of creative problem-solving and crafting designs based on sound engineering principles.

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**About Aquent Talent:**

Aquent Talent connects the best talent in marketing, creative, and design with the world's biggest brands. Our eligible talent get access to amazing benefits like subsidized health, vision, and dental plans, paid sick leave, and retirement plans with a match. More information on our awesome benefits! Aquent is an equal-opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, and other legally protected characteristics. We're about creating an inclusive environment-one where different backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives are valued, and everyone can contribute, grow their careers, and thrive.