Head of DevOps

We are seeking a Head of DevOps to join our team.

Responsibilities:
• Enhance Operational Efficiency and Compliance: Ensure that all system operations, including availability, capacity, performance, and monitoring, are optimised for health tech requirements. Advocate for continuous improvement and adoption of DevOps practices across product development and quality assurance teams, ensuring compliance with healthcare regulations and standards.
• Lead and Innovate Technical Solutions: Drive innovation in systems and technology by providing detailed technical analysis to ensure that software and hardware solutions meet complex functional and business needs within the healthcare sector. Use tools like Jenkins, Chef, and Maven to develop and maintain robust CI/CD pipelines that enhance software delivery and operational reliability.
• Strategic Development and Process Optimization: Define and implement a strategy for DevOps practices that support the company's mission to enhance healthcare through technology. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to identify and capitalise on opportunities for automation and process improvements, ensuring scalable and reliable software delivery.
• Team Leadership: Lead a team of DevOps professionals, providing guidance, mentorship, and technical expertise to foster their growth and effectiveness. Establish and maintain governance frameworks for DevOps standards and policies, ensuring alignment with overall organizational goals and the rigorous demands of health tech solutions.

Requirements
• Educational Background: Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field.
• Leadership in DevOps: 6+ years of experience in leading DevOps teams, with a proven track record in adopting DevOps practices and culture, as well as implementing CI/CD pipelines and automation frameworks within a global organization.
• Cloud Platform Expertise: Strong expertise in managing and implementing cloud platforms such as GCP, 4 years of GCP
• Containerization and Infrastructure Automation: In-depth knowledge of container technologies like Docker and Kubernetes, and infrastructure-as-code tools such as Terraform and CloudFormation.
• Programming Skills: Proficiency in Python, enabling the automation of deployments and system management tasks, as well as integration with various APIs and data management systems.
• Communication and Leadership Skills: Excellent leadership and interpersonal communication abilities, capable of effectively collaborating with and leading diverse teams across multiple levels of the organization.
• Terraform experience, observability, go in and proactively confident in their expertise, trusted individual for action.
• Building out DevOps team processes & standards.
• To be a strong fit, you also need:
• Bias Toward Action: Demonstrated ability to take initiative, make decisions under uncertainty, and move projects forward even in the face of ambiguity. We value individuals who are self-starters and ready to act on opportunities and challenges alike.
• Entrepreneurial Spirit: Strong adaptability to changing business needs with a knack for building and optimizing processes. Your entrepreneurial mindset will be crucial in navigating the dynamic landscape of our industry, ensuring our platform remains competitive and responsive to user needs.
• Communication: Excellent communication skills, capable of explaining complex technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders. Effective communication is vital for cross-functional collaboration and ensuring alignment across our organization.
• Remote Work Adaptability: Comfort with remote work environments, demonstrating the ability to stay productive and connected with the team irrespective of physical location.
• Continuous Improvement: A willingness to question assumptions and a commitment to continuous improvement. Your openness to feedback and dedication to personal and professional growth will contribute significantly to our collective success.

Benefits
• Work Location: Remote
• 5 days working