Launch Darkly Architect

Job Description:

Lead Dev Ops Architect – AWS & Launch Darkly SMERole Summary

We are seeking a hands-on Lead / Architect with deep expertise in AWS Dev Ops and strong subject matter expertise in Launch Darkly
. 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 Dev Ops
, and has been directly involved in the implementation and integration of Launch Darkly in complex, enterprise environments.

• Act as SME for Launch Darkly
  , owning architecture, design decisions, and best practices
• Design and implement enterprise-ready Launch Darkly solutions
  , including:
• Environment and access model
• Governance, security, and audit considerations
• Integrate Launch Darkly with Brave templates and CI/CD pipelines
• Define scalable, secure, and resilient AWS-based Dev Ops architectures

• Be deeply hands-on in building and configuring:
• AWS infrastructure (IaC using Terraform/Cloud Formation)
• Launch Darkly SDKs and integrations
• Troubleshoot complex production issues across Dev Ops and feature management layers
• Ensure solutions are production-ready, observable, and performant

• Own end-to-end delivery for the Dev Ops and Launch Darkly 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

• 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

• 10+ years of overall software / platform engineering experience
• 2+ years of recent, hands-on AWS Dev Ops experience
• Proven experience implementing Launch Darkly in real-world environments
• Strong experience integrating feature flagging solutions into CI/CD pipelines

• AWS: EC2, EKS/ECS, Lambda, IAM, VPC, Cloud Watch, S3
• Infrastructure as Code (Terraform / Cloud Formation)
• Launch Darkly:
• Feature flag lifecycle management
• SDK integration
• Governance and rollout strategies
• Strong understanding of security, compliance, and enterprise-scale Dev Ops practices

• 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

• Experience with large-scale enterprise platforms
• Exposure to multi-tenant or regulated environments

• Launch Darkly 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