DevOps Lead

Job Title: SRE/DevOps Lead Location: Washington, DC - Hybrid (Local or Nearby Only) Duration: 12 Months!! (Visa: USC, GC, GC-EAD and H4-EAD) Job Description: SRE / DevOps Lead to join a mission-critical team for a major client in the transportation sector located in Washington, D.C. This hybrid role is designed for a technical leader who thrives in a Scaled Agile Framework (SAFe) environment, where you will drive the integration of security and reliability into cloud-native workflows. You will be responsible for spearheading the transition toward automated, secure CI/CD pipelines and zero-downtime deployment strategies using AWS and Python CDK. As a pivotal member of a self-organizing Agile team, you will balance deep technical execution—such as infrastructure automation and Dynatrace observability—with strategic participation in Program Increment (PI) planning and local ceremonies in the D.C. area. Key Responsibilities Pipeline & Deployment Leadership: Design, implement, and manage secure CI/CD pipelines using AWS CodeSuite (Pipeline, Build, Deploy), focusing on blue/green deployment patterns for zero-downtime releases. Infrastructure as Code (IaC): Architect and automate cloud infrastructure provisioning utilizing Python-based AWS CDK and Terraform. Observability & Monitoring: Integrate and optimize Dynatrace Observability across various applications to ensure peak system performance and reliability. Security Integration (DevSecOps): Lead the "shift-left" security initiative by integrating SAST, DAST, and SCA scanning tools into automated build and deployment workflows. Qualifications Deep AWS Expertise: Proven hands-on experience with core AWS services, including IAM, EC2, Lambda, S3, and CloudFormation. Automation Proficiency: Advanced skills in Python, specifically for infrastructure automation via AWS CDK and Terraform. Security Tooling: Experience with security platforms such as Checkmarx and SonarQube, and a strong understanding of cloud governance. Observability Background: Professional experience managing and configuring the Dynatrace Observability platform. Methodology & Soft Skills: Prior experience working within a SAFe environment; must be comfortable with "camera-on" collaboration and self-management principles. Location/Travel: Ability to work a hybrid schedule in Washington, D.C., with the flexibility to attend in-person PI ceremonies and other essential onsite events. Preferred Certifications: AWS Certified DevOps Engineer, Certified DevSecOps Professional (CDP), or CISSP. Please share resume at [Upgrade to PRO to see contact]