DevOps Engineer IV

PDI Technologies•Alpharetta, GA

20h•Hybrid

About The Position

At PDI Technologies, we empower some of the world's leading convenience retail and petroleum brands with cutting-edge technology solutions that drive growth and operational efficiency. By “Connecting Convenience” across the globe, we empower businesses to increase productivity, make more informed decisions, and engage faster with customers through loyalty programs, shopper insights, and unmatched real-time market intelligence via mobile applications, such as GasBuddy. We’re a global team committed to excellence, collaboration, and driving real impact. Explore our opportunities and become part of a company that values diversity, integrity, and growth. Role Overview Do you enjoy leading teams that design scalable, secure, and automated cloud infrastructure platforms? Are you passionate about driving standardization, enabling self-service capabilities, and building reusable infrastructure patterns at scale? As a DevOps Engineering IV you will lead the DevOps infrastructure initiatives and responsible for defining and delivering AWS-based cloud architecture, Infrastructure as Code (IaC), and cloud orchestration strategies across the organization. You will drive the development of standardized cloud platforms (“paved roads”), enabling product teams to rapidly provision and operate infrastructure in a secure, scalable, and cost-efficient manner. This role combines technical leadership, people management, and strategic planning to ensure infrastructure capabilities align with DevOps goals.

Requirements

10+ years in DevOps engineering or related software engineering, or equivalent combination of education and experience
Deep expertise in AWS architecture design and best practices
Experience defining enterprise-scale cloud architecture strategies
Strong understanding of high availability, disaster recovery, and scalability patterns
Experience with multi-cloud or hybrid environments (AWS/Azure)
Expert-level experience with Terraform/OpenTofu (modular design, governance, reusable frameworks)
Experience implementing IaC at scale across multiple teams and environments
Strong understanding of infrastructure lifecycle automation and orchestration
Strong experience with Kubernetes (EKS/AKS) and container platforms
Knowledge of cluster design, networking, scaling, and security
Deep understanding of IAM, RBAC, and cloud security best practices
Experience implementing policy-as-code, compliance frameworks, and audit controls
Familiarity with regulatory requirements (e.g., GDPR, data protection standards)
Strong experience with cloud cost management, optimization strategies, and FinOps practices
Ability to design cost-efficient and scalable architectures
Proven experience leading and managing engineering teams
Strong communication and stakeholder management skills
Ability to drive cross-pillar collaboration and alignment
Experience influencing architecture decisions at organizational level
Strong problem-solving and decision-making skills
Experience with Internal Developer Platforms (IDP) and self-service infrastructure
Familiarity with GitOps tools (ArgoCD, Flux)
Experience leading large-scale cloud migration programs
Knowledge of DevOps, CI/CD, and platform engineering practices
Experience working in enterprise-scale environments
Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States without the need for employer sponsorship, now or in the future. PDI Technologies is unable to offer visa sponsorship for this role.

Responsibilities

Lead and manage the Infrastructure Architecture team, including team direction, delivery planning, and performance management
Define and own the cloud architecture strategy across AWS (and Azure where applicable), ensuring scalability, reliability, and security
Establish and enforce standardized infrastructure patterns (networking, compute, storage, IAM, Kubernetes, serverless)
Drive the development of reusable Infrastructure as Code (IaC) modules using Terraform/OpenTofu
Enable self-service infrastructure provisioning through automation and integration with CI/CD pipelines
Define and implement cloud governance frameworks, including security, compliance, tagging, and cost controls
Lead architecture reviews and governance processes, ensuring alignment with enterprise standards
Partner with CI/CD teams to integrate infrastructure into automated deployment workflows
Collaborate with Observability teams to ensure infrastructure includes monitoring, logging, and alerting by design
Oversee cloud cost optimization initiatives, including budgeting, forecasting, and FinOps practices
Lead container platform strategy and orchestration (EKS/AKS), including scalability, security, and lifecycle management
Drive cloud migration and modernization initiatives, including automation frameworks and repeatable migration patterns
Establish operational excellence practices, including reliability, disaster recovery, and performance optimization
Work with Product Enablement Squads to prioritize and deliver high-impact infrastructure capabilities and critical issue resolution
Define and track KPIs and success metrics for the infrastructure Team (e.g., automation coverage, cost efficiency, deployment speed)
Identify opportunities for automation, simplification, and reduction of manual effort
Mentor and develop engineers, fostering a culture of innovation, ownership, and continuous improvement
Collaborate with leadership to align infrastructure strategy with business goals and product roadmaps