Senior Technical Assessor/Interviewer - DevOps (Cloud Architect)(N-010724000612)

Role Overview:

We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Senior Technical Assessor/Interviewer specializing in DevOps with a focus on Cloud Architecture to join our team. This advanced role involves evaluating technical candidates for various senior-level DevOps and Cloud Architect positions, ensuring they meet the highest standards of technical proficiency, problem-solving abilities, and cultural fit. The ideal candidate will possess a deep expertise in cloud architecture, DevOps methodologies, tools, and practices, along with a strong ability to mentor and guide the technical assessment process.

Responsibilities:

• Design and conduct comprehensive technical interviews and assessments for senior-level DevOps and Cloud Architect positions, ensuring a thorough evaluation of candidates technical skills, experience, and cultural fit.
• Develop and continuously update advanced assessment criteria and interview questions to reflect the latest DevOps and cloud architecture trends, tools, and best practices.
• Collaborate closely with the HR and development teams to understand complex role requirements, desired skills, and team dynamics, tailoring assessments accordingly.
• Provide detailed, actionable feedback and recommendations to the hiring team, playing a key role in informing hiring decisions.
• Stay abreast of the latest advancements in cloud technologies, DevOps tools, and practices, ensuring that assessments remain current and relevant.
• Facilitate in-depth technical workshops or discussions to evaluate candidates’ hands-on skills in a collaborative environment.
• Mentor and train junior technical assessors/interviewers, providing guidance on best practices and interview techniques.
• Ensure an exceptional candidate experience throughout the technical assessment process.

Required Skills and Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field.
• 7+ years of experience in DevOps roles, with at least 5 years specializing in cloud architecture.
• Deep understanding of cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, Google Cloud), CI/CD pipelines, Infrastructure as Code (IaC), containerization, and orchestration.
• Experience with DevOps tools (e.g., Jenkins, GitLab CI/CD, Ansible, Terraform, Docker, Kubernetes, Prometheus, Grafana).
• Familiarity with microservices architecture and serverless computing.
• Strong analytical skills and the ability to evaluate complex technical skills and problem-solving abilities.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with a proven ability to provide constructive feedback and mentor others.
• Extensive experience designing advanced technical assessments and conducting technical interviews.
• Up-to-date knowledge of the latest DevOps and cloud architecture trends and best practices.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Advanced certifications in cloud platforms or DevOps tools (e.g., AWS Certified Solutions Architect, Google Professional Cloud Architect, Certified Kubernetes Administrator).
• Significant experience in a technical hiring or technical assessment role.
• Leadership or managerial experience in a DevOps or cloud architecture team, with a proven track record of mentoring and guiding team members.
• Experience contributing to open-source DevOps projects or communities.
• Familiarity with monitoring and logging tools (e.g., ELK stack, Splunk).
• Knowledge of performance optimization techniques for cloud-based applications.

Mandatory Technical Key Skills:

AWS, Azure, Google Cloud, CI/CD pipelines, Infrastructure as Code, Terraform, Ansible, Docker, Kubernetes, Prometheus, Grafana, microservices, serverless computing, Jenkins, GitLab CI/CD, ELK stack, Splunk, Git, GitHub, GitLab, Jenkins, CI/CD, Agile, Scrum.