Job description

**Overview:** We are seeking an experienced Director of DevOps to join our engineering organization and drive the operational excellence of our cloud modernization initiatives. As a key member of our Product Engineering organization, you will lead multiple DevOps and automation teams while playing a critical role in our transformation from legacy on-premises systems to modern cloud-native architectures. **Responsibilities:** • Lead and mentor multiple DevOps and automation engineering teams (20-40 professionals) • Foster a culture of continuous learning, innovation, and operational excellence • Drive talent acquisition, development, and retention strategies for high-performing DevOps teams • Establish clear career progression paths and technical competency frameworks • Champion engineering best practices and modern DevOps methodologies • Execute CI/CD, Infrastructure as Code (IaC), pipeline, container, and orchestration strategies across the organization • Drive standardization of DevOps tools, processes, and practices across multiple product teams • Lead the technical implementation of cloud migration strategies for legacy data center workloads • Architect and implement robust automation solutions for big data processing systems (SQL and Spark-based) • Ensure scalable, reliable, and secure deployment pipelines for mission-critical data processing workloads • Oversee multi-cloud infrastructure management, monitoring, and cost optimization (AWS, GCP, Azure) • Partner with platform engineering, SRE, data engineering, and security teams to align DevOps capabilities with business objectives • Establish metrics, KPIs, and continuous improvement processes to optimize delivery performance and operational excellence • Lead incident response coordination, disaster recovery planning, and business continuity processes • Drive knowledge transfer, best practice sharing, and governance frameworks across engineering teams • *Qualifications:** • 12+ years of technology experience with 7+ years in DevOps or platform engineering roles • 5+ years of experience leading and scaling DevOps teams (15+ professionals) • Experience managing global, distributed teams including offshore resources and mixed full-time and contractor workforces • Proven track record of successful cloud migrations and infrastructure modernization at enterprise scale • Experience with big data processing systems and large-scale distributed computing environments • Deep hands-on experience with Kubernetes, including cluster management, networking, and security • Proficiency with Infrastructure as Code tools (Terraform, CloudFormation, Ansible) • Strong background with CI/CD platforms, particularly Jenkins, and artifact management (Nexus) • Extensive experience with configuration management and automation tools, especially Ansible • Solid understanding of Git workflows, branching strategies, and code management practices (GitHub) • Multi-cloud platform expertise with AWS and GCP (Azure experience a plus) • Experience with Helm charts, container registries, and container security practices • Exceptional communication skills with ability to influence stakeholders at all levels • Strong strategic thinking and ability to translate business requirements into technical solutions • Experience managing complex, cross-functional technical initiatives • Proven ability to drive organizational change and adopt new technologies • Strong problem-solving skills and ability to operate in ambiguous environments • *Benefits:** As a Director of Engineering - DevOps at Acxiom, you will have the opportunity to work with a talented team of engineers, be part of a dynamic and innovative company, and enjoy a comprehensive benefits package including: • Competitive salary and bonus structure • Comprehensive health insurance • Retirement plan with company match • Paid time off and holidays • Professional development opportunities • Access to cutting-edge technologies and training • Collaborative and dynamic work environment • Recognition and rewards for outstanding performance

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