Lead DevOps Engineer

About the Role:

Quantiphi is seeking a highly experienced Lead DevOps Engineer to join our team. This role requires expertise in DevOps practices, release management, and cloud infrastructure, with a strong focus on scalability, security, and cost optimization. You will work closely with cross-functional teams to implement modern infrastructure and release workflows, manage platform and library releases, and foster Agile best practices across the organization.

Key Responsibilities:

• Design, implement, and maintain GitOps and CI/CD pipelines using tools such as Jenkins, ArgoCD, and other modern technologies.
• Oversee and streamline platform and library release management processes, ensuring timely and high-quality delivery of updates.
• Collaborate with development teams to standardize and automate release workflows in line with industry best practices.
• Build and manage infrastructure as code (IaC) using Terraform to provision and manage cloud resources.
• Administer and optimize Kubernetes clusters while providing guidance and training to colleagues on effective Kubernetes usage.
• Develop and maintain robust infrastructure and container logging solutions.
• Implement and manage observability systems using OpenTelemetry.
• Optimize cloud infrastructure costs through efficient scaling strategies and enforce best practices for cost management and governance.
• Enhance cloud infrastructure security by automating security patch management, integrating security tools into Kubernetes, and designing secure infrastructure flows.
• Architect and manage cloud networking setups for optimal connectivity and performance.
• Implement and enforce Azure policies for compliance and manage cloud platform RBAC (Role-Based Access Control) for secure access.
• Lead cloud platform migration efforts—specifically migrating workloads from Azure to GCP—ensuring a seamless transition with minimal downtime.
• Champion Agile methodologies, working closely with product and engineering teams to enhance collaboration and efficiency.
• Drive Scrum or Kanban-based processes for release management and delivery, ensuring alignment with organizational goals.
• Act as a liaison between development, QA, and operations teams to minimize release risks and ensure smooth deployments.
• Conduct regular retrospectives and implement continuous improvements to release and DevOps processes.

Basic Qualifications:

• 8+ years of overall experience in software engineering, cloud infrastructure, or related fields.
• 5+ years of hands-on experience in DevOps, with a strong focus on automation, cloud-native technologies, and CI/CD practices.
• 2+ years of experience in release management, including managing and streamlining release workflows for platforms or application libraries.
• Strong hands-on engineering experience with both Azure and GCP environments.
• Advanced proficiency with CI/CD pipelines, IaC tools (Terraform), and the CNCF ecosystem.
• Expertise in infrastructure security, cost optimization, and Kubernetes administration.
• Active certification in CKA, CKAD, or relevant cloud architecture credentials (e.g., Azure Solutions Architect, GCP Professional Cloud Architect).
• Experience leading Agile ceremonies such as sprint planning, stand-ups, and retrospectives.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with a strict focus on system scalability and reliability.
• Excellent communication and cross-functional collaboration skills.

• Experience working in healthcare technology or other highly regulated industries.
• Working knowledge of HIPAA compliance, data privacy standards, and handling sensitive healthcare data.
• Proven experience mentoring junior engineers or leading broad technical initiatives.
• Passion for continuous learning, evaluating emerging technologies, and solving complex technical challenges.
• Comfortable working in a high-ownership environment and supporting production systems through on-call rotations and incident response.

• Make an impact at one of the world’s fastest-growing AI-first digital engineering companies.
• Upskill and discover your potential as you solve complex challenges in cutting-edge areas of technology alongside passionate, talented colleagues.
• Work where innovation happens - work with disruptive innovators in a research-focused organization with 60+ patents filed across various disciplines.
• Stay ahead of the curve—immerse yourself in breakthrough AI, ML, data, and cloud technologies and gain exposure working with Fortune 500 companies.