Lead DevOps Architect - (W2 Role, NO C2C) AWS & LaunchDarkly SME
New York, NY/ Fort Mill, SC (2-3 days hybrid)/ Remote will also works
12+ Months Longterm contract
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:
Feature flag strategy
Environment and access model
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:
AWS infrastructure (IaC using Terraform/CloudFormation)
CI/CD pipelines (GitHub Actions, Jenkins, GitLab, etc.)
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:
Infrastructure as Code (Terraform / CloudFormation)
CI/CD pipelines
Containerization (Docker, Kubernetes)
LaunchDarkly:
Feature flag lifecycle management
SDK integration
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