DevOps Team Lead

Description

Chips Talk, We Listen

proteanTecs is a game-changing startup that's giving advanced electronics the power to report on their own health. In a digital world built for autonomous driving, cloud computing, and AI, we depend on computing systems daily. But how can we guarantee their safety, reliability and functionality? proteanTecs is the first-ever company to provide visibility into next-gen chips while they are operating, based on the power of on-chip monitoring, machine learning, and data analytics.

Here at proteanTecs, you'll be part of a team that's unlocking deep insights to make electronics more reliable, efficient, and high-quality. We're trusted by industry leaders in data centers, automotive, communications, and consumer devices - we work with the world's largest and most notable companies in tech.

Why proteanTecs is a great place to work:

• Fast-paced and impactful: We're a mission-driven startup, so you'll tackle new challenges daily, wear many hats, and see your work directly influence the future of electronics.
• Supportive company culture: Learn from the best. Our 200+ team members are experts in their field with a proven track record of success, and they're committed to fostering a collaborative and supportive work environment.
• International presence: We're a multinational company with a diverse team across multiple locations around the globe. You'll collaborate on projects with international impact, gaining a global perspective of the tech industry.
• Work with industry leaders: Our solutions are used by the biggest names in tech. You'll be part of the team creating the next generation of groundbreaking products.
• Cutting-edge playground: We use the latest machine learning, platforms, and tools to push boundaries and achieve breakthroughs.
• Real-world impact: Our work keeps data centers, cars, and other critical systems running smoothly. Your work will directly contribute to safer, more reliable electronics.
• We are here for the win: Backed by industry veterans and leading investors, we offer a stable and secure work environment with plenty of room for growth.

proteanTecs is looking for an experienced and hands-on DevOps Team Lead to bridge the gap between individual engineering execution and strategic leadership. Reporting directly to the DevOps Director, you will guide a team of DevOps Engineers, drive technical excellence, and ensure the smooth delivery of infrastructure, automation, and CI/CD capabilities across the organization. This role combines technical depth with people leadership - you are equally comfortable reviewing a Terraform plan and running a team retrospective.

Requirements

Experience & Background

• 5+ years of experience in DevOps, Site Reliability Engineering, or a related field.
• 2+ years in a team lead, tech lead, or senior individual contributor role with mentorship responsibilities.
• Proven track record of leading small-to-mid-size engineering teams in a fast-paced environment.

Technical Skills

• Strong hands-on expertise with Kubernetes, Helm, Terraform, and Terragrunt.
• Deep experience with CI/CD tooling - GitHub Actions, ArgoCD, or equivalent.
• Proficiency in at least one major cloud platform: AWS, Azure, or GCP.
• Experience with monitoring and observability stacks: Prometheus, Grafana, ELK.
• Solid scripting skills in Python and/or Bash.
• Knowledge of container security, Vault, and infrastructure cost management.
• Familiarity with Ansible, Docker, and networking/DNS fundamentals.

Leadership & Soft Skills

• Excellent communication skills - able to translate complex technical topics to non-technical stakeholders.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage competing priorities and deadlines.
• A collaborative, people-first mindset with a focus on team success over individual contribution.
• Comfort working across time zones and with distributed, international teams.
• Proactive problem-solver with a continuous improvement and automation-first mindset.

Nice to Have

• Experience with large-scale SaaS or data-intensive environments.
• Familiarity with Apache Flink, ElasticSearch, Vertica, or hybrid cloud deployments.
• Exposure to Keycloak (OIDC), Tableau, or enterprise identity management.
• Customer-facing or on-site deployment experience.

Responsibilities

Team Leadership & Management

• Lead, mentor, and support a team of DevOps Engineers, fostering a culture of ownership, collaboration, and continuous improvement.
• Conduct regular 1:1s, provide constructive feedback, and support the professional growth of team members.
• Coordinate workload distribution, sprint planning, and prioritization across the team in alignment with organizational goals.
• Act as the primary point of escalation for technical challenges within the team.
• Work closely with the DevOps Director to translate the DevOps roadmap into actionable team-level objectives.

Technical Execution

• Design, implement, and maintain CI/CD pipelines using GitHub Actions and ArgoCD.
• Manage and evolve cloud infrastructure across AWS, Azure, and/or GCP using Terraform, Helm, and Kubernetes.
• Lead automation initiatives to improve deployment reliability, system scalability, and developer productivity.
• Ensure robust observability through Prometheus, Grafana, and ELK, and participate in incident management and on-call rotations as needed.
• Champion infrastructure security best practices, including secrets management (Vault) and container security.
• Collaborate with R&D, QA, and Product teams to streamline release processes and resolve deployment bottlenecks.

Process & Governance

• Define and enforce DevOps best practices, coding standards, and documentation guidelines across the team.
• Drive post-incident reviews and implement learnings to prevent recurrence.
• Monitor infrastructure costs and propose optimization strategies to the DevOps Director.
• Maintain and improve technical documentation, runbooks, and operational playbooks.