Job Description : Lead DevOps Architect – AWS & LaunchDarkly SME
Role Summary
We are seeking a hands-on Lead / Architect with deep expertise in AWS DevOps and strong subject matter expertise in LaunchDarkly . This role requires a senior technologist who can design, implement, and operationalize enterprise-grade feature management solutions , while also owning delivery and leading a small team .
The ideal candidate has 10+ years of overall experience , with the last 2+ years focused on AWS DevOps , and has been directly involved in the implementation and integration of LaunchDarkly in complex, enterprise environments.
Key Responsibilities
Technical Leadership & Architecture
- Act as SME for LaunchDarkly , owning architecture, design decisions, and best practices
- Design and implement enterprise-ready LaunchDarkly solutions , including :
o Feature flag strategy
o Environment and access model
o Governance, security, and audit considerations
Integrate LaunchDarkly with Brave templates and CI / CD pipelinesDefine scalable, secure, and resilient AWS-based DevOps architecturesHands-On Implementation
Be deeply hands-on in building and configuring :o AWS infrastructure (IaC using Terraform / CloudFormation)
o CI / CD pipelines (GitHub Actions, Jenkins, GitLab, etc.)
o LaunchDarkly SDKs and integrations
Troubleshoot complex production issues across DevOps and feature management layersEnsure solutions are production-ready, observable, and performantDelivery Ownership
Own end-to-end delivery for the DevOps and LaunchDarkly workstreamPlan, estimate, and execute deliverables with high quality and predictabilityLead and mentor engineers while remaining an active contributorEnsure adherence to timelines, quality standards, and engineering best practicesStakeholder Communication
Communicate effectively with stakeholders at all levels (engineering, product, leadership)Translate technical concepts into clear business and operational outcomesParticipate in architecture reviews, design walkthroughs, and executive discussionsRequired Qualifications
Experience
10+ years of overall software / platform engineering experience2+ years of recent, hands-on AWS DevOps experienceProven experience implementing LaunchDarkly in real-world environmentsStrong experience integrating feature flagging solutions into CI / CD pipelinesTechnical Skills
AWS : EC2, EKS / ECS, Lambda, IAM, VPC, CloudWatch, S3DevOps & Platform Engineering :o Infrastructure as Code (Terraform / CloudFormation)
o CI / CD pipelines
o Containerization (Docker, Kubernetes)
LaunchDarkly :o Feature flag lifecycle management
o SDK integration
o Governance and rollout strategies
Strong understanding of security, compliance, and enterprise-scale DevOps practicesLeadership & Soft Skills
Excellent verbal and written communication skillsAbility to influence and align stakeholders across technology and businessProven experience leading teams while remaining hands-onStrong ownership mindset with accountability for delivery outcomesNice to Have
Experience with large-scale enterprise platformsExposure to multi-tenant or regulated environmentsPrior experience defining DevOps or feature management standardsWhat Success Looks Like
LaunchDarkly implemented as an enterprise-grade, scalable solutionSeamless integration with Brave templates and CI / CD pipelinesHigh-quality, predictable delivery with minimal production issuesStrong stakeholder confidence and trust in technical leadership