Staff DevOps

We are seeking a highly experienced Staff DevOps Engineer to design, build, and evolve our platform engineering and delivery capabilities. This role operates at the intersection of software development, systems engineering, and automation, enabling reliable, scalable, and secure systems across the enterprise. 

As a senior technical leader, you will influence architecture, drive automation strategy, and partner closely with SRE, development, and other infrastructure teams to improve delivery velocity, operational resilience, and developer experience. 

Responsibilities: 

Platform & Infrastructure Engineering 

• Design and manage scalable, highly available infrastructure across a cloud environment  

• Define infrastructure-as-code standards and reusable patterns (Terraform, CloudFormation, etc.)  

• Partner with SRE to improve reliability, performance, and fault tolerance of critical systems  

CI/CD & Release Engineering 

• Architect and maintain CI/CD pipelines to support automated build, test, and deployment workflows  

• Collaborate with SRE team to improve release reliability through automation, standardization, and observability  

• Collaborate with Change/Release Management to align pipelines with governance and risk controls  

Automation & Developer Enablement 

• Build internal tools and automation frameworks to reduce manual operational effort  

• Enable self-service infrastructure and deployment capabilities for engineering teams  

• Drive adoption of GitOps, pipeline-as-code, and environment standardization practices  

Systems Engineering & Operations 

• Support and optimize Linux/Unix-based systems and containerized workloads  

• Troubleshoot complex production issues across application, infrastructure, and network layers  

• Contribute to incident response, root cause analysis, and continuous improvement efforts  

Security & Compliance 

• Embed security best practices into pipelines and infrastructure (DevSecOps)  

• Implement secrets management, identity integration, and secure communication patterns (TLS/mTLS, IAM)  

• Ensure systems meet enterprise compliance and audit requirements  

Technical Leadership 

• Serve as a technical mentor and escalation point for DevOps and engineering teams  

• Influence architecture decisions and long-term platform strategy  

• Drive cross-team alignment on tooling, standards, and best practices 

Minimum Qualifications 

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the minimum knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. 

• Bachelor degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field (Master degree preferred) 

• 10+ years of professional experience in software development, with a strong track record of delivering high-quality software solutions. 

• Proficiency in one or more programming languages such as Java, Python, or JavaScript. 

• Experience with UI frameworks (e.g., React, Angular, Django, Flask) 

• Experience with API frameworks (e.g., Spring Boot, Express). 

• Deep understanding of database systems and SQL, with experience in designing and optimizing database schemas or usage patterns. 

• Strong knowledge of application architecture and design patterns 

• Strong problem-solving skills with the ability to analyze complex technical problems and propose/implement effective solutions. 

• Excellent communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to work effectively in a team environment and interact with stakeholders at all levels. 

Preferred 

• Experience with cloud computing platforms (e.g., AWS, Google Cloud) and containerization technologies (e.g., Docker). 

• Knowledge of Infrastructure as a Service concepts and tooling (Cloud Formation, Teraform, etc.), deployment automation tools (Jenkins, GitHub Actions, etc.) 

• Knowledge of Agile software development methodologies such as Agile or Kanban. 

• Previous experience in leading or mentoring junior engineers. 

Competencies 

• Customer Service: Exceptional attitude and a passion for providing outstanding service to internal customers. 

• Attention to Detail:  Thoroughness in accomplishing a task through concern for all the areas involved, no matter how small. Monitors and checks work or information and plans and organizes time and resources efficiently 

• Analytical Skills: Collects and researches data; Designs workflows and procedures; Identifies data relationships and dependencies.  

• Communications: Exhibits good listening and comprehension. Expresses ideas and thoughts in verbal and written form. Keeps others adequately informed. Selects and uses appropriate communication methods.   

• Managing People: Develops subordinates’ skills and encourages growth; provides direction and guidance; reacts well under pressure; motivates others to perform well and exhibits confidence in self and others. 

• Problem Solving: Ability to solve issues efficiently and quickly.   

• Relationship Management: Manages interactions to service and support to the organization; establishes credibility with all interactions. 

• Teamwork: Contributes to building a positive team spirit. Exhibits objectivity and openness to others' views.