[Hiring] DevOps Architect @NextLink Labs

Role Description

We’re hiring a DevOps Architect to lead client delivery efforts across automation, infrastructure, cloud, and CI/CD initiatives. This is a hands-on, client-facing role ideal for someone who enjoys moving fast, solving complex problems, and mentoring engineers. You’ll work across industries, helping clients modernize infrastructure and deploy with speed and security.

• Architect and implement CI/CD pipelines (GitLab, GitHub Actions, Jenkins)
• Build and manage infrastructure as code (Terraform)
• Lead containerization with Kubernetes, Docker, or ECS
• Automate deployment and operations with scripting (Python, Bash, PowerShell)
• Apply cloud security best practices across AWS, Azure, or GCP
• Guide clients through incident response and change management processes
• Mentor engineers and contribute to internal delivery frameworks
• Engage directly with clients to assess, advise, and execute solutions in agile environments

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in DevOps, SRE, or Cloud Architecture roles
• 2+ years in a consulting, shared services, or advisory environment
• Must have supported multiple teams or clients—not embedded in a single product team
• Proven expertise in:
• CI/CD: GitLab (preferred), GitHub Actions, or Jenkins
• IAC: Terraform or equivalent
• Containers: Kubernetes, Docker, or ECS
• Scripting: Python, Bash, PowerShell
• Experience with at least one major cloud provider (AWS, Azure, GCP)
• Exposure to monitoring, observability, incident & change management
• Strong communication and client collaboration skills
• Agile delivery experience
• Fluent in conversational English

Preferred Qualifications

• Kubernetes certifications (CKA or CKAD)
• Cloud certifications (AWS, Azure, or GCP)
• Experience with config management tools (Ansible, Chef, Puppet)
• Familiarity with monitoring tools (Grafana, Prometheus, CloudWatch, etc.)
• Previous mentorship or internal tooling contributions
• Enthusiastic about internal knowledge sharing and helping grow engineering culture

Benefits

• Work with deeply technical clients on high-impact projects
• Join a tight-knit team that values clarity, speed, and autonomy
• Accelerate your learning by mentoring others and building reusable delivery assets