Spark Eighteen

About the Job

This is a full-time role for a Lead DevOps Engineer at Spark Eighteen. We are seeking an experienced DevOps professional to lead our infrastructure strategy, design resilient systems, and drive continuous improvement in our deployment processes. In this role, you will architect scalable solutions, mentor junior engineers, and ensure the highest standards of reliability and security across our cloud infrastructure. The job location is flexible with preference for the Delhi NCR region.

Responsibilities

• Lead and mentor the DevOps/SRE team
• Define and drive DevOps strategy and roadmaps
• Oversee infrastructure automation and CI/CD at scale
• Collaborate with architects, developers, and QA teams to integrate DevOps practices
• Ensure security, compliance, and high availability of platforms
• Own incident response, postmortems, and root cause analysis
• Budgeting, team hiring, and performance evaluation

Requirements

Technical Skills

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field.
• 7+ years of professional DevOps experience with demonstrated progression.
• Strong architecture and leadership background
• Deep hands-on knowledge of infrastructure as code, CI/CD, and cloud
• Proven experience with monitoring, security, and governance
• Effective stakeholder and project management
• Experience with tools like Jenkins, ArgoCD, Terraform, Vault, ELK, etc.
• Strong understanding of business continuity and disaster recovery

Soft Skills

• Cross-functional communication excellence with ability to lead technical discussions.
• Strong mentorship capabilities for junior and mid-level team members.
• Advanced strategic thinking and ability to propose innovative solutions.
• Excellent knowledge transfer skills through documentation and training.
• Ability to understand and align technical solutions with broader business strategy.
• Proactive problem-solving approach with focus on continuous improvement.
• Strong leadership skills in guiding team performance and technical direction.
• Effective collaboration across development, QA, and business teams.
• Ability to make complex technical decisions with minimal supervision.
• Strategic approach to risk management and mitigation.

What We Offer

• Professional Growth: Continuous learning opportunities through diverse projects and mentorship from experienced leaders
• Global Exposure: Work with clients from 20+ countries, gaining insights into different markets and business cultures
• Impactful Work: Contribute to projects that make a real difference, with solutions generating over $1B in revenue
• Work-Life Balance: Flexible arrangements that respect personal wellbeing while fostering productivity
• Career Advancement: Clear progression pathways as you develop skills within our growing organization
• Competitive Compensation: Attractive salary packages that recognize your contributions and expertise

Our Culture

At Spark Eighteen, our culture centers on innovation, excellence, and growth. We believe in:

• Quality-First: Delivering excellence rather than just quick solutions
• True Partnership: Building relationships based on trust and mutual respect
• Communication: Prioritizing clear, effective communication across teams
• Innovation: Encouraging curiosity and creative approaches to problem-solving
• Continuous Learning: Supporting professional development at all levels
• Collaboration: Combining diverse perspectives to achieve shared goals
• Impact: Measuring success by the value we create for clients and users

Apply Here - https://tinyurl.com/t6x23p9b

About the Job

This is a full-time role for a Lead Quality Analyst at Spark Eighteen. We are seeking an experienced QA leader who is not just a tech expert but also passionate about building world-class products and ensuring software quality. This role involves leading the quality assurance strategy, overseeing testing for diverse applications, driving process improvements, building scalable testing systems, and mentoring a team of QA engineers. The job location is flexible with preference for the Delhi NCR region.

Responsibilities

• Define and drive the overall QA strategy, methodologies, and processes across projects.
• Lead, mentor, and manage a team of QA engineers, fostering skill development and high performance.
• Oversee and perform hands-on testing, including manual and automated, to validate software functionality, performance, and reliability.
• Design, develop, implement, and maintain robust and scalable test automation frameworks and scripts.
• Execute and oversee all levels of testing, including unit, system, integration, regression, performance, and user acceptance testing.
• Analyze user stories, use cases, and system requirements for feasibility, testability, and comprehensive coverage.
• Champion and enforce best practices in quality assurance, test methodologies, automation, and defect prevention across the engineering organization.
• Develop, execute, and manage comprehensive testing strategies, plans, and schedules to support product releases and project milestones.
• Collaborate closely with Product Managers, Developers, Designers, and other stakeholders to define quality standards and align testing efforts with project goals.
• Report on quality metrics, test coverage, and risks to project stakeholders and leadership.

Requirements

Technical Skills

• Bachelors or Masters degree in Computer Science or equivalent subjects.
• 5+ years of experience in software quality assurance, including significant experience in leading QA teams or initiatives.
• Expertise in both manual and automated testing techniques, including architecting and maintaining sophisticated test automation frameworks.
• Deep proficiency with automation tools such as Selenium, Appium, or equivalent, and scripting languages like Python, Java, or JavaScript.
• Hands-on experience with test management tools (e.g., JIRA, Clickup) and CI/CD integration for testing.
• Excellent ability to analyze user stories, requirements, use cases, and technical specifications for test coverage and feasibility.
• Strong SQL skills for database validation and backend testing.
• Strong knowledge of testing across multiple platforms (e.g., web, mobile, APIs, databases).
• Experience with performance testing tools (e.g., JMeter, LoadRunner) and methodologies.
• Exceptional communication, leadership, and collaboration skills to effectively guide the QA team and work with cross-functional stakeholders.
• Strong attention to detail, organizational skills, strategic thinking, and the ability to prioritize and manage multiple initiatives in a fast-paced environment.

Soft Skills

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities
• Ability to make data-driven decisions
• High ownership attitude with proactive support mindset
• Collaborative team player with strong interpersonal skills
• Passion for continuous learning and staying updated with emerging technologies

What We Offer

• Professional Growth: Continuous learning opportunities through diverse projects and mentorship from experienced leaders
• Global Exposure: Work with clients from 20+ countries, gaining insights into different markets and business cultures
• Impactful Work: Contribute to projects that make a real difference, with solutions generating over $1B in revenue
• Work-Life Balance: Flexible arrangements that respect personal wellbeing while fostering productivity
• Career Advancement: Clear progression pathways as you develop skills within our growing organization
• Competitive Compensation: Attractive salary packages that recognize your contributions and expertise

Our Culture

At Spark Eighteen, our culture centers on innovation, excellence, and growth. We believe in:

• Quality-First: Delivering excellence rather than just quick solutions
• True Partnership: Building relationships based on trust and mutual respect
• Communication: Prioritizing clear, effective communication across teams
• Innovation: Encouraging curiosity and creative approaches to problem-solving
• Continuous Learning: Supporting professional development at all levels
• Collaboration: Combining diverse perspectives to achieve shared goals
• Impact: Measuring success by the value we create for clients and users

Apply Here - https://tinyurl.com/45wcxus3