Director - DevOps

As the Director of DevOps at FanCode, you'll lead and shape the vision, strategy, and execution of our Core Infra team . This crucial team maintains a stable, secure, and scalable environment, empowering our developers to innovate and deliver exceptional experiences to sports fans globally. Key ResponsibilitiesStrategic Leadership - Develop and execute the DevOps strategy , ensuring alignment with FanCode's overall business objectives. - Shape and communicate the vision for cloud-native infrastructure , driving scalability, reliability, and performance. - Mentor and lead the DevOps team , fostering innovation, collaboration, and continuous learning. Infrastructure and Automation - Oversee the deployment of resilient Cloud Architectures using Infrastructure as Code (IaC) tools like Terraform and Ansible . - Design and implement tools for service-oriented architecture , including service discovery, config management, and container orchestration. - Lead the development of a Compute Orchestration Platform using EC2 and GCE , driving automation and self-service infrastructure. - Be hands-on with Kubernetes (GKE/EKS) , container orchestration, and scalable infrastructure solutions. CI/CD, Performance, and Security - Strategize and implement CI/CD pipelines using tools like Jenkins, ArgoCD, and Github Actions to optimize deployment workflows. - Champion best practices for networking and security at scale , ensuring compliance and data integrity. - Implement monitoring solutions using DataDog, NewRelic, CloudWatch, ELK Stack, and Prometheus/Grafana for proactive performance management. Collaboration and Cross-Functional Alignment - Collaborate with Engineering, QA, Product, and Data Science teams to streamline product development and release cycles . - Promote knowledge sharing and infrastructure best practices across all technical teams, ensuring consistent standards. Innovation and Continuous Improvement - Stay abreast of the latest DevOps trends and technologies , driving continuous improvement initiatives. - Evaluate and recommend cutting-edge tools and practices to enhance FanCode's infrastructure and processes. Must-Haves - 7+ years of relevant experience in DevOps , with at least 3 years in a leadership role . - Strong experience with AWS and GCP cloud platforms , with hands-on expertise in Infrastructure as Code (IaC) . - Proficiency in scripting languages like Python or Bash. - Deep hands-on expertise with Kubernetes (GKE/EKS) and container orchestration. - Proven ability to lead by example , getting hands-on when needed while driving a strong DevOps culture. - Strong background in CI/CD pipeline automation, performance monitoring, and cloud security best practices . - Excellent troubleshooting skills , with the ability to dive deep into system-level issues. - Excellent communication and leadership skills , with the ability to influence stakeholders at all levels. Good-to-Haves - Experience with CI/CD tools like Jenkins, ArgoCD, and Github Actions. - Knowledge of monitoring solutions such as DataDog, NewRelic, CloudWatch, ELK Stack, Prometheus/Grafana. - Hands-on experience with DevOps automation tools like Terraform and Ansible. - AWS, GCP, or Azure certification(s) . - Previous experience in fast-paced startup environments . - Passion for sports and a desire to impact millions Skills: Gcp, Performance Monitoring, Devops Tools, Azure, Aws Experience: 4.00-10.00 Years