Lead DevOps Engineer (R&D AI Engineering) Full-time

Company Description

IFS is a billion-dollar revenue company with 6000+ employees on all continents. Our leading AI technology is the backbone of our award-winning enterprise software solutions, enabling our customers to be their best when it really matters-at the Moment of Service™. Our commitment to internal AI adoption has allowed us to stay at the forefront of technological advancements, ensuring our colleagues can unlock their creativity and productivity, and our solutions are always cutting-edge.

At IFS, we’re flexible, we’re innovative, and we’re focused not only on how we can engage with our customers but on how we can make a real change and have a worldwide impact. We help solve some of society’s greatest challenges, fostering a better future through our agility, collaboration, and trust.

We celebrate diversity and understand our responsibility to reflect the diverse world we work in. We are committed to promoting an inclusive workforce that fully represents the many different cultures, backgrounds, and viewpoints of our customers, our partners, and our communities. As a truly international company serving people from around the globe, we realize that our success is tantamount to the respect we have for those different points of view.

By joining our team, you will have the opportunity to be part of a global, diverse environment; you will be joining a winning team with a commitment to sustainability; and a company where we get things done so that you can make a positive impact on the world.

We’re looking for innovative and original thinkers to work in an environment where you can #MakeYourMoment so that we can help others make theirs. With the power of our AI-driven solutions, we empower our team to change the status quo and make a real difference.

If you want to change the status quo, we’ll help you make your moment. Join Team Purple. Join IFS.

Job Description

We are seeking a skilled and motivated Lead DevOps Engineer to join our team. As a Lead DevOps Engineer, you will play a critical role in overseeing the planning, design, development, and deployment of software in collaboration with cross-functional teams. You will leverage the principles of continuous integration and deployment, automated testing systems, and application containerization to ensure efficient and seamless operations.

• Lead DevOps Initiatives: Oversee and manage the DevOps team to ensure efficient and seamless operations.
• CI/CD Pipelines: Design, build, and maintain CI/CD pipelines across multiple environments.
• Automation Opportunities: Work closely with development teams to identify and implement automation opportunities.
• Infrastructure Management: Manage infrastructure using Infrastructure as Code (IaC) tools.
• System Monitoring: Monitor systems, troubleshoot issues, and participate in on-call rotations.
• Scalability and Performance: Continuously improve the scalability and performance of our systems.
• Security Best Practices: Ensure system security through the use of best-in-class cloud security solutions.
• Documentation: Develop and maintain design and troubleshooting documentation.

Qualifications

• Experience: 5+ years of experience in DevOps or related fields, with a strong track record of managing and deploying applications.
• Technical Skills: Proficiency with DevOps tools and technologies such as Docker, Kubernetes, Jenkins, Ansible, Terraform, ArgoCD, and Tekton.
• Programming Skills: Strong programming skills in languages such as Python, Bash, or similar.
• CI/CD Tools: Experience with CI/CD tools and pipeline management.
• Infrastructure as Code: Expertise in Infrastructure as Code (IaC) tools.
• Cloud Platforms: Familiarity with cloud platforms (e.g., AWS, Azure, GCP).
• System Monitoring: Experience with system monitoring and troubleshooting tools, including Prometheus and Grafana.
• Security Best Practices: Knowledge of security best practices and risk management.
• Collaboration Skills: Excellent collaboration and communication skills, with the ability to work effectively in cross-functional teams.
• Leadership Skills: Proven ability to lead and mentor junior DevOps engineers.
• Soft Skills: A proactive, self-starting nature with a passion for innovation and continuous improvement. Strong organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously.

Additional Information

We embrace flexibility and hybrid work opportunities to support diverse needs and lifestyles, while also valuing inclusive workplace experiences. By fostering a sense of community, we drive innovation, strengthen connections, and nurture belonging. Our commitment ensures you can work in a way that suits you best, while also engaging with colleagues to share ideas and build meaningful relationships.