Lead DevOps Engineer

Overview: The Leads DevOps Engineer will be responsible for the continuous integration automation and continuous deployment of applications and systems both internally and externally.

What you will be doing:

1. Design a continuous integration and continuous deployment platform (CI/CD).
2. Design solutions to automate the deployment of applications.
3. Develop and lead in the execution of best practices, including providing solution architectures and strategy for adoption.
4. Design monitoring and management tools and deployment processes to provide visibility, with a focus on high availability.
5. Partner with respective departments to develop practical automation solutions and participate in cross-functional team meetings to collaborate and ensure successful execution.
6. Operate as an innovative thought leader; proactively identify and improve internal efficiencies and grow team knowledge.
7. Lead performance and test automation integration into the CI/CD pipeline, troubleshoot and resolve operational issues.
8. Assist in resolving highly complex issues arising from product upgrades, installations, and configurations.
9. Participate in professional associations, outreach activities, or educational opportunities to stay current on industry best practices.
10. Mentor, influence, and collaborate with other developers and across teams.
11. Provide guidance to other team members.

What will make you successful:

• BS or MS in Computer Science or related field, or equivalent experience.
• Minimum of ten years’ experience in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field.
• Experience with configuration management tools.
• Experience with DevOps and release management tools.
• Experience with managing service container-based platforms.
• Experience in Linux and Windows Administration.
• Experience with scripting tools.
• Experience with configuration and administration of enterprise web applications.
• Experience with continuous integration and deployment in SaaS environments.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to communicate effectively with cross-functional teams.
• Fast learner, highly organized, and focused on priorities.
• Experience working with key internal stakeholders.
• Adept at collaborating with diverse teams.

Or an equivalent combination of education and experience sufficient to perform the duties of the job.