DevOps Architect (with Observability)

About this kind of role

What a DevOps Architect (with Observability) usually does. The employer's own details are in the listing.

Typically does: A DevOps Architect designs, implements, and manages the infrastructure and processes that bridge the gap between software development and operations teams. They focus on automating deployments, improving system reliability, and ensuring efficient resource utilization. Increasingly, this role incorporates observability practices, meaning they build systems to monitor and understand application behavior. They are responsible for creating and maintaining a robust and scalable DevOps pipeline.

Tools and skills: Familiarity with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP), containerization technologies (Docker, Kubernetes), configuration management tools (Ansible, Chef, Puppet), CI/CD pipelines (Jenkins, GitLab CI), and observability platforms (Prometheus, Grafana, ELK stack) is common.

Good fit for: Individuals with a strong background in both software development and systems administration, and a passion for automation and continuous improvement, typically thrive in this role.