DevOps Architect

Job Title: DevOps Architect

Client: Cognizant / Apple
Location: Culver City

Overview

We are looking for a highly experienced DevOps SME (15+ years) aligned with GUILD / COE skillsets. Preference will be given to Ex-Apple profiles.

Key Responsibilities & Skills

• DevOps SME with 15+ years of experience in multi-cloud environments
• Experience with managed services such as Lambda, Cloud Functions, large-scale S3 setups, Elasticsearch, Step Functions, and RDS databases (DynamoDB, Aurora)
• Hands-on experience with AWS, GCP, Hypervisor frameworks, and Docker containerized platforms
• Strong scripting and automation expertise with Terraform, Infrastructure as Code (IaC), and Pulumi
• Proficient in Python for writing scripts and building infrastructure as code
• Strong understanding of databases, SQL, and database tuning
• Experience with build systems such as npm, Maven, Poetry, Neo mono's, React JS, Vuekit
• Strong expertise in Kubernetes, including deployments using Helm and customization
• Ability to understand API documentation and build reusable CI/CD modules
• Experience documenting work in GitHub and creating CLI tools with help parameters
• Work with offshore DevOps/System Engineers to adopt Infrastructure as Code practices
• Debug issues across AWS, GCP, and hybrid cloud environments
• Experience writing modules using Terraform, AWS CDK, or Pulumi
• Ability to implement and support observability and incident management systems
• Strong collaboration skills with cross-functional teams
• Deep understanding of networking (DNS, load balancers, VPNs, VPCs, access control, firewalls)

Must Have

• Leadership and mentoring experience
• Strong understanding of security best practices and vulnerability management
• Performance tuning and optimization
• Disaster recovery and backup strategies
• Experience working in hybrid cloud environments