Senior Manager, DevOps

Perforce develops DevOps tools that improve software quality and security as well as team productivity for several of the world’s leading companies, such as PIXAR, CD Projekt Red, NASA, Verizon, Honda and NVIDIA

Position Summary:

The Senior DevOps Manager is responsible for leading a team of DevOps engineers and overseeing the implementation and management of the DevOps practices within the organization. They are responsible for developing and executing the DevOps strategy, ensuring smooth and efficient operations, and fostering collaboration between development and operations teams.

Responsibilities:

• Develop and execute the overall DevOps strategy, aligning it with the organization’s goals and objectives.
• Lead and manage a team of DevOps engineers, providing guidance and support to ensure the successful delivery of projects.
• Collaborate with software development, system administration, and quality assurance teams to streamline processes and improve efficiency.
• Plan, implement, and manage DevOps tools and technologies, including continuous integration/delivery, automated testing, and infrastructure management.
• Monitor and optimize performance of systems and applications through effective log analysis and monitoring tools.
• Establish and enforce best practices and standards across development and operations teams.
• Drive automation initiatives to minimize manual efforts and improve productivity.
• Identify and mitigate risks and issues related to software delivery and infrastructure maintenance.
• Stay up to date with the latest industry trends and technologies related to DevOps and suggest relevant improvements to the organization.
• Foster collaboration and communication between development and operations teams, promoting a culture of continuous improvement and knowledge sharing.

Requirements:

• • Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field. Advanced degree preferred.
  • 15 years of industry experience in Cloud Operation or Software development with at least 5 years in a managerial role.
  • · Strong understanding of DevOps principles, methodologies, and best practices.
  • Experience with cloud platforms (e.g., AWS, Azure, GCP) and containerization technologies (e.g., Docker, Kubernetes).
  • Proficiency in configuration management tools such as Ansible, Puppet, or Chef.
  • Proficiency in observability tools such as ElasticSearch / Splunk, Grafana, NewRelic
  • Excellent leadership and project management skills, with the ability to prioritize tasks and meet deadlines.
  • Familiarity with site reliability engineering (SRE) principles and incident management standard methodologies.
  • Strong problem-solving and analytical thinking abilities.
  • Good understanding of software development lifecycle (SDLC) and Agile/Scrum methodologies.
  • Excellent communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to work effectively across teams and departments.
  • Knowledge of infrastructure as code (IaC) and automation tools (e.g., Terraform, Jenkins) is a plus.