compLogoLead DevOps ArchitectCompany: IncedoHybridFort Mill, SC, USA

Job Description: Lead DevOps Architect – AWS & LaunchDarkly SME

Role Summary

We are seeking a hands-on Lead / Architect with deep expertise in AWS DevOps and strong subject matter expertise in LaunchDarkly. This role requires a senior technologist who can design, implement, and operationalize enterprise-grade feature management solutions, while also owning delivery and leading a small team.
The ideal candidate has 10+ years of overall experience, with the last 2+ years focused on AWS DevOps, and has been directly involved in the implementation and integration of LaunchDarkly in complex, enterprise environments.

Key Responsibilities

Technical Leadership & Architecture

·      Act as SME for LaunchDarkly, owning architecture, design decisions, and best practices
·      Design and implement enterprise-ready LaunchDarkly solutions, including:
o  Feature flag strategy
o  Environment and access model
o  Governance, security, and audit considerations
·      Integrate LaunchDarkly with Brave templates and CI/CD pipelines
·      Define scalable, secure, and resilient AWS-based DevOps architectures

Hands-On Implementation

·      Be deeply hands-on in building and configuring:
o  AWS infrastructure (IaC using Terraform/CloudFormation)
o  CI/CD pipelines (GitHub Actions, Jenkins, GitLab, etc.)
o  LaunchDarkly SDKs and integrations
·      Troubleshoot complex production issues across DevOps and feature management layers
·      Ensure solutions are production-ready, observable, and performant

Delivery Ownership

·      Own end-to-end delivery for the DevOps and LaunchDarkly workstream
·      Plan, estimate, and execute deliverables with high quality and predictability
·      Lead and mentor engineers while remaining an active contributor
·      Ensure adherence to timelines, quality standards, and engineering best practices

Stakeholder Communication

·      Communicate effectively with stakeholders at all levels (engineering, product, leadership)
·      Translate technical concepts into clear business and operational outcomes
·      Participate in architecture reviews, design walkthroughs, and executive discussions

Required Qualifications

Experience

·      10+ years of overall software / platform engineering experience
·      2+ years of recent, hands-on AWS DevOps experience
·      Proven experience implementing LaunchDarkly in real-world environments
·      Strong experience integrating feature flagging solutions into CI/CD pipelines

Technical Skills

·      AWS: EC2, EKS/ECS, Lambda, IAM, VPC, CloudWatch, S3
·      DevOps & Platform Engineering:
o  Infrastructure as Code (Terraform / CloudFormation)
o  CI/CD pipelines
o  Containerization (Docker, Kubernetes)
·      LaunchDarkly:
o  Feature flag lifecycle management
o  SDK integration
o  Governance and rollout strategies
·      Strong understanding of security, compliance, and enterprise-scale DevOps practices

Leadership & Soft Skills

·      Excellent verbal and written communication skills
·      Ability to influence and align stakeholders across technology and business
·      Proven experience leading teams while remaining hands-on
·      Strong ownership mindset with accountability for delivery outcomes

Nice to Have

·      Experience with large-scale enterprise platforms
·      Exposure to multi-tenant or regulated environments
·      Prior experience defining DevOps or feature management standards

What Success Looks Like

·      LaunchDarkly implemented as an enterprise-grade, scalable solution
·      Seamless integration with Brave templates and CI/CD pipelines
·      High-quality, predictable delivery with minimal production issues
·      Strong stakeholder confidence and trust in technical leadership