Devops Architect

• Proven experience as a DevOps Architect or similar leadership role in the semiconductor or related industry.

• Strong expertise in CI/CD tools such as Jenkins, GitLab CI/CD, and GitHub Actions.

• Deep understanding of SCM tools like GitLab and Perforce, and branching/versioning strategies.

• Familiarity with requirement management tools (e.g., Jira, Confluence) and bug tracking systems.

• Hands-on experience with configuration management tools such as Ansible, and Chef.

• Knowledge of server firmware/software like Zephyr, OpenBMC and EDK2.

• Strong technical skills in programming languages such as C, Python, and Shell scripting.

• Experience in the semiconductor industry or working with embedded systems.

• Familiarity with server architecture and firmware development workflows.

• Strong problem-solving skills and ability to work in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.

• Excellent communication skills with the ability to explain technical concepts clearly and concisely.

• Strong negotiation and conflict resolution skills to drive consensus among diverse teams.

• Solid understanding of DevOps principles and practices.

Principal Duties and Responsibilities:

• Lead discussions with cross-functional teams to design and implement scalable and efficient CI/CD solutions.

• Evaluate and compare CI/CD tools and frameworks, presenting pros and cons to stakeholders.

• Facilitate collaboration among teams to ensure alignment on CI/CD strategies and tools.

• Drive consensus among partners and stakeholders, ensuring solutions are accepted and meet the needs of all teams.

• Provide technical leadership and guidance to DevOps Engineers and other team members.

• Develop and maintain best practices for CI/CD pipelines, branching strategies, and DevOps workflows.

• Ensure CI/CD solutions are aligned with organizational goals and industry best practices.

• Communicate complex technical concepts effectively to both technical and non-technical audiences.

• Negotiate and resolve conflicts to achieve mutually beneficial outcomes for all stakeholders.

• Stay updated on the latest DevOps tools, technologies, and trends to continuously improve solutions.

Level of Responsibility:

• Works independently with minimal supervision.  
• Provides supervision/guidance to other team members.
• Decision-making is critical in nature and highly impacts program, product, or project success.
• Requires verbal and written communication skills to convey complex information. May require negotiation, influence, tact, etc. 
• Has a moderate amount of influence over key organizational decisions (e.g., is consulted by senior leadership to make key decisions).
• Tasks often require multiple steps which can be performed in various orders; extensive planning, problem-solving, and prioritization must occur to complete the tasks effectively.