Lead Devops Engineer Jobs in Georgia (NOW HIRING)

Company Overview:
Req ID: 383281
NTT DATA strives to hire exceptional, innovative and passionate individuals who want to grow with us. If you want to be part of an inclusive, adaptable, and forward-thinking organization, apply now.
We are currently seeking a Systems Integration Senior Specialist to join our team in Atlanta, Georgia (US-GA), United States (US).
Job Description:
Job Description – AWS DevOps Engineer
Day-to-Day Job Duties (What this person will do on a daily/weekly basis)
Design, develop, and implement scalable, secure, and automated solutions within AWS cloud environments
Build, manage, and optimize CI/CD pipelines using GitLab and other DevOps tools
Configure, maintain, and support DevOps toolchain including GitLab, Jira, and Confluence
Automate infrastructure provisioning and application deployments using Infrastructure as Code (IaC) principles
Monitor, troubleshoot, and improve system performance, reliability, and availability
Collaborate closely with software development, infrastructure, and business teams to deliver high-quality solutions
Lead design and implementation of DevOps environments and provide production support
Drive adoption of cloud native technologies, DevOps practices, and automation across engineering teams
Resolve application/system issues by partnering with developers, vendors, and internal teams
Provide technical leadership on high-priority, complex initiatives with large business impact
Coach and mentor team members, fostering a collaborative and high-performance environment
Promote innovation, continuous improvement, and best practices in DevOps and Agile methodologies
Basic Qualifications (Required skills with minimum experience)
6+ years of overall experience in DevOps, Cloud Engineering, or related roles
3+ years of hands-on experience with AWS (EC2, S3, Lambda, VPC, IAM, CloudFormation, etc.)
Strong experience with CI/CD tools such as GitLab CI/CD
Proven experience with DevOps tooling including Jira and Confluence
Solid understanding of Agile methodologies and DevOps practices
Experience in scripting/programming (e.g., Python, Bash, or similar) for automation
Expertise in infrastructure provisioning and configuration management
Experience in system monitoring, performance tuning, and troubleshooting
Preferred Qualifications / Nice to Have
Experience leading or managing small engineering teams
Experience with containerization (Docker, Kubernetes)
Familiarity with security best practices in cloud and DevOps environments
Knowledge of microservices architecture and distributed systems
Strong problem-solving and analytical skills
Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills
Role Responsibilities & Leadership Expectations
Act as a primary owner for high-visibility and mission-critical DevOps initiatives
Provide both technical leadership and business alignment
Influence cross-functional engineering teams to adopt cloud and automation best practices
Lead and mentor a team of engineers while guiding broader engineering communities
Drive continuous improvement in system reliability, performance, and efficiency
Location
Preferred: Tempe, Arizona OR Atlanta, Georgia
Candidates in these locations will be given first priority
Travel
Minimal to moderate travel may be required based on project needs
Degree
Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or equivalent work experience
About NTT DATA:
NTT DATA is a $30 billion trusted global innovator of business and technology services. We serve 75% of the Fortune Global 100 and are committed to helping clients innovate, optimize and transform for long term success. As a Global Top Employer, we have diverse experts in more than 50 countries and a robust partner ecosystem of established and start-up companies. Our services include business and technology consulting, data and artificial intelligence, industry solutions, as well as the development, implementation and management of applications, infrastructure and connectivity. We are one of the leading providers of digital and AI infrastructure in the world. NTT DATA is a part of NTT Group, which invests over $3.6 billion each year in R&D to help organizations and society move confidently and sustainably into the digital future. Visit us at us.nttdata.com
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