Tech Lead - DevOps

An Introduction to Codal

Codal is an award-winning web design and development consultancy that helps enterprise organizations solve complex problems and accelerate growth through elegant, data-driven digital solutions. Our areas of expertise include application modernization, eCommerce, UX/UI design, product strategy, data analytics, and artificial intelligence.

At Codal, you will collaborate with some of the most innovative organizations in the world and work on cutting-edge technologies that push the boundaries of design and software development. We promote long-term success, not just for our clients but for our team, helping you develop a professional roadmap that takes your career to new heights.

Experience Range

Overall Experience: 8+ years in DevOps / Platform Engineering
Leadership Experience: 2+ years leading or mentoring devops teams
6+ years hands-on with at least 2 cloud platforms (AWS / Azure / GCP / Oracle Cloud)

Job Location – Ahmedabad, Gujarat (WFO)

Who you’ll be working with

You’ll lead a DevOps team consisting of Senior, Mid-level, and Associate DevOps Engineers, driving execution, collaboration, and delivery across projects. You will work closely with engineering leadership, product management, and cross-functional teams.This role requires a balance of hands-on execution and team leadership, ensuring high-quality delivery, system reliability, and continuous improvement.

What you’ll be doing

• Lead and manage a team of DevOps engineers, driving task prioritization, execution, and delivery quality

• Perform end-to-end security and infrastructure audits across the projects

• Stay equally engaged in hands-on technical work and leadership, contributing to critical infrastructure and resolving complex issues

• Own and drive team OKRs and key initiatives, aligning with engineering and business goals

• Act as the primary point of coordination and escalation for infrastructure, deployment, and production-related issues

• Provide technical guidance, code reviews, and architectural direction to the team

• Architect and manage multi-cloud environments (AWS / Azure / GCP)

• Drive adoption and standardization of Infrastructure as Code (Terraform)

• Ensure best practices for security, observability, monitoring, and system reliability

• Lead incident management, root cause analysis, and continuous improvement initiatives

• Identify opportunities for automation, cost optimization, and performance improvements

What you’ll need to be successful (Requirements)

Must have skills:

• 8+ years of experience in DevOps / Platform Engineering

• Proven experience in leading or mentoring DevOps teams and driving delivery

• Strong hands-on experience on at least two of the following cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP)

• Experience in project planning, task prioritization, and team coordination across multiple workstreams

• Strong understanding of system architecture, scalability, and reliability principles

• Experience with Infrastructure as Code (Terraform preferred)

• Deep expertise in containerization and orchestration

• Experience driving CI/CD strategy and standardizing release automation practices

• Strong understanding of networking concepts, including CDN, DNS, and load balancing, in production environments

• Experience with monitoring, observability, and incident management practices

• Strong understanding of security best practices (IAM, secrets, access control)

Nice to have skills:

• Relevant cloud certifications (AWS Certified Solutions Architect, Azure Administrator, Google Cloud Engineer, etc.)

• Familiarity with building and scaling DevOps processes and standards across projects

• Exposure to budgeting, cost optimization strategies, or FinOps practices

• Experience in defining and tracking OKRs, KPIs, and team performance metrics

Need another reason to hit the “apply” button?

• Codal is a global agency with over 250 employees and offices in the US, UK, Canada, and India.

• We regularly host happy hours, fun Fridays, dinners, excursions, and other company events to unwind after a hard day at work.

• Company sponsored lunch every Wednesday.

• Health Insurance: Comprehensive medical coverage for employees and their dependents.

• Maternity/Paternity Leave: Additional time off and support for new parents.

• Professional Development: Opportunities for training, workshops, and conferences to enhance employees' skills and knowledge.

• Accidental Insurance.

Note: Codal only communicates with candidates through official @codal.com email addresses. We never request payment during the hiring process. Please be vigilant regarding recruitment scams.

At Codal, we are committed to equal employment opportunities regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender, gender identity or expression, or veteran status. We are proud to be an equal opportunity workplace.