Head of DevOps (Contract)
Type: Contract / Freelance
Duration: 6-12 months (with potential to extend or transition to permanent)
We're looking for an experienced Head of DevOps (Contract) to lead our infrastructure and platform operations during a critical phase of scaling. This is a high-impact contract opportunity for a hands-on leader with strong technical expertise and a passion for solving complex challenges across cloud environments and deployment workflows.
Take ownership of the full DevOps lifecycle - from infrastructure design to deployment and monitoring
Lead a DevOps team of 20+ engineers, including managers, with a focus on delivery and quality
Collaborate with backend and frontend teams using Java (Spring Boot) and AngularJS/Angular
Stay hands-on when needed and act as a trusted technical advisor across teams
Proven track record as a DevOps engineer, architect, or team lead, ideally with contract/freelance experience
Familiarity with Kubernetes, Docker, and modern DevOps tools.
Strong background in managing teams (20+) and others managers.
Ability to hit the ground running and lead with minimal onboarding
Opportunity to transition to a permanent leadership role if mutually aligned