Introduction
At IBM, work is more than a job - it's a calling: To build. To design. To code. To consult. To think along with clients and sell. To make markets. To invent. To collaborate. Not just to do something better, but to attempt things you've never thought possible. Are you ready to lead in this new era of technology and solve some of the world's most challenging problems? If so, let's talk.

Your Role and Responsibilities
We're seeking enthusiastic and self-motivated DevOps Leads to lead the design and development of deployment/process automation, CI/CD pipelines, and monitoring tools for smooth operations from dev to deploy. As a technical lead, you'll collaborate with peers and stakeholders to build technical solutions to address business requirements. You'll also be responsible for building and leading an impactful team of DevOps and SRE engineers, focusing on operation efficiency improvements and fostering a culture of continuous learning and improvement.

• Design and implement DevOps practices, tools, and processes to improve collaboration, efficiency, and quality across the software development lifecycle.
• Continuously monitor and improve processes, identifying areas for optimization and implementing changes to increase efficiency, reduce costs, and enhance overall performance.
• Evaluate and recommend suitable technologies, tools, and platforms for specific business needs, ensuring alignment with organizational goals and objectives.
• Foster collaboration between development, operations, and quality assurance teams by providing training, guidance, and support for DevOps practices and tools.
• Mentor junior team members in DevOps practices, tools, and processes, helping them develop skills and expertise.

• 12+ years of professional experience; 7+ years in DevOps/SRE role
• In-depth knowledge of cloud technologies, microservices architecture, and container orchestration tools (e.g., Kubernetes, Redhat OpenShift)
• Hands-on experience with DevOps tools (Podman, Docker, Helm charts, Operators, Istio) and CI/CD tools (Tekton, ArgoCD, Jenkins, Ansible)
• Hands-on experience using cloud-native systems for monitoring and alerting (e.g. Prometheus, Grafana, Elasticsearch, Instana)
• Expertise in designing and building infrastructure and platform for production-grade SaaS environments

• Knowledge of IBM Cloud services and management, with expertise in deploying and scaling applications in a cloud environment
• Strong foundation in Linux internals, including system calls, file systems, and kernel debugging
• Understanding of networking principles and protocols