Launch Darkly Architect (Fort Mill)

Job Description: Lead DevOps Architect – AWS & LaunchDarkly SME 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