Technical Lead, DevOps

Overview:

We are seeking a strong Dev/Sec/Ops lead engineer, contract to hire (6 months) to join our client’s  Technology Controls & RunOps Enablement team. You will own the DevOps, SecOps, cloud governance, and infrastructure architecture that underpins all their technology delivery. This is a shared enabling role — your work will make delivery faster by making it safer, more observable, and more repeatable for every squad. You will partner closely with engineering leads, security, and architecture to build a modern, well-governed cloud environment. This role reports into the Head of Engineering.

Tech Stack:

AWS is the cloud platform, enabling scalable and secure infrastructure.  Infrastructure is managed using Terraform, with Docker and AWS Lambda for containerization and deployment. They rely on GitLab for our CI/CD processes to ensure smooth and efficient software delivery. Use GitLab for CI/CD. There is a significant opportunity to modernize the cloud posture, accelerate developer productivity, and formalize DevSecOps practices.

Responsibilities:

Design, build, and maintain cloud infrastructure on AWS using Terraform, Docker, and related IaC tooling

Own and evolve CI/CD pipelines in GitLab to ensure smooth, secure, and efficient software delivery

Implement and maintain DevSecOps practices including security scanning, vulnerability management, and compliance automation

Define and enforce cloud governance policies, cost management, and architectural guardrails across the organization

Build observability and monitoring solutions that improve reliability, performance, and incident response across all platforms

Partner with the CISO and security team to ensure ITGC evidence, audit readiness, and control frameworks are in place

Accelerate developer productivity through self-service tooling, environment automation, and standardized deployment patterns

Ensure high-quality infrastructure delivery through strong collaboration with product, engineering, and security

Contribute to architecture decisions and technology standards in coordination with engineering leadership

Stay current on industry trends and emerging technologies in cloud infrastructure, DevOps, and platform engineering

Mentor engineers on infrastructure best practices, cloud architecture, and operational excellence

Qualifications:

7+ years in platform engineering, DevOps, or infrastructure roles with deep AWS experience.

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Mathematics, or a related field, or equivalent experience.

Strong proficiency with Infrastructure-as-Code tools (Terraform, CloudFormation, or similar).

Deep experience with containerization (Docker, ECS/EKS) and serverless architectures (Lambda, Step Functions).

Expertise in CI/CD pipeline design and management, preferably with GitLab.

Solid understanding of DevSecOps practices, security scanning, and compliance automation.

Deep knowledge of cloud governance, cost optimization, and architectural best practices on AWS.

Ability to translate business and engineering needs into infrastructure solutions and platform capabilities.

Strong Agile proficiency with practical application to deliver incremental, high-quality solutions.

Excellent analytical and communication skills, capable of influencing both technical and business stakeholders.

Ability to manage complex project timelines in fast-paced environments.

Experience working in a regulated industry and/or Financial Services.

Strong interpersonal skills, adept at building collaborative relationships across teams and stakeholders.

AWS certifications (Preferred)