Lead DevOps Architect

Qode • South Carolina, SC

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About The Position

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.

Requirements

• 10+ years of overall software / platform engineering experience
• 2+ years of recent, hands-on AWS DevOps experience
• Proven experience implementing LaunchDarkly in real-world environments
• Strong experience integrating feature flagging solutions into CI/CD pipelines
• AWS: EC2, EKS/ECS, Lambda, IAM, VPC, CloudWatch, S3
• DevOps & 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 practices
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to influence and align stakeholders across technology and business
• Proven experience leading teams while remaining hands-on
• Strong ownership mindset with accountability for delivery outcomes

Nice To Haves

• Experience with large-scale enterprise platforms
• Exposure to multi-tenant or regulated environments
• Prior experience defining DevOps or feature management standards

Responsibilities

• 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 pipelines
• Define scalable, secure, and resilient AWS-based DevOps architectures
• 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 layers
• Ensure solutions are production-ready, observable, and performant
• Own end-to-end delivery for the DevOps and LaunchDarkly workstream
• Plan, estimate, and execute deliverables with high quality and predictability
• Lead and mentor engineers while remaining an active contributor
• Ensure adherence to timelines, quality standards, and engineering best practices
• Communicate effectively with stakeholders at all levels (engineering, product, leadership)
• Translate technical concepts into clear business and operational outcomes
• Participate in architecture reviews, design walkthroughs, and executive discussions

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed