Vice President - Middleware Platform Modernization

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Job Overview

We are seeking an experienced and visionary Vice President - Middleware Platform Modernization to lead and optimize our development and operations functions at GCC India. This role will be instrumental in driving our technological strategy, fostering a culture of continuous improvement, and ensuring the seamless delivery of high-quality software solutions.

Responsibilities

• Define and execute the overall Dev Ops strategy and roadmap for GCC India, aligning with global technology objectives and business needs.
• Lead, mentor, and grow a high-performing team of Dev Ops engineers, fostering a culture of collaboration, innovation, and accountability.
• Oversee the design, implementation, and maintenance of scalable, secure, and reliable infrastructure and deployment pipelines
• Drive the adoption of best practices in automation, continuous integration, continuous delivery (CI/CD), and infrastructure-as-code (IaC)
• Establish and monitor key performance indicators (KPIs) for Dev Ops, identifying areas for improvement and implementing solutions.
• Collaborate closely with development, quality assurance, and product teams to streamline the software development lifecycle
• Ensure compliance with security standards, regulatory requirements, and internal policies across all Dev Ops activities
• Manage vendor relationships and evaluate new technologies to enhance our Dev Ops capabilities
• Communicate effectively with senior leadership, providing updates on Dev Ops initiatives, challenges, and successes
• Champion a culture of operational excellence, incident management, and post-mortem analysis to continuously improve system reliability

What are we looking for?

We’re looking for strong collaborators who deliver exceptional client experiences and thrive in fast-paced, team-oriented environments. Our ideal candidates pursue greatness, act with integrity, and are driven to help our clients succeed. We value those who embrace creativity, continuous improvement, and contribute to a culture where we win together and create and share joy in our work.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field; Master's degree preferred
• Minimum of 15 years of progressive experience in software development and operations, with at least 8 years in a leadership role within Dev Ops or a related technology function
• Proven track record of successfully implementing and scaling Dev Ops practices in a complex enterprise environment
• Proficient with AI to drive migrations
• Strong understanding of CI/CD pipelines, automation tools (e.g., Jenkins, GitLab CI/CD, Azure DevOps), and scripting languages (e.g., Python, Bash)
• Extensive experience with infrastructure-as-code tools (e.g., Terraform, Ansible, Chef, Puppet)
• Solid grasp of monitoring and logging tools (e.g., Prometheus, Grafana, ELK stack)
• Demonstrated ability to build, lead, and inspire high-performing teams
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and stakeholder management skills
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities with a data-driven approach to decision-making
• Experience working in a global organization and understanding of cultural nuances
• Strong understanding of DevOps principles and practices, including CI/CD pipelines, infrastructure as code, and containerization (Docker, Kubernetes)
• Excellent leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills with the ability to inspire and motivate engineering teams

Core Competencies

• Proficiency in multiple programming languages (e.g., Java, Python, Go) and familiarity with various database technologies
• Deep expertise in cloud platforms (e.g., AWS, Azure, GCP) and containerization technologies (e.g., Docker, Kubernetes)
• Expertise in Kong, Kafka , AWS

Preferences

• Should have understanding about Tibco EMS and Data power

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