DevOps and Developer Experience Lead at MGMA-ACMPE Englewood, CO

Shell Lubricants Hub Hamburg; Englewood (CO); Hybrid; USD 103,000 - 145,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits package

401(k) plan with matching

Flexible work schedule

Job summary

The Medical Group Management Association (MGMA) is seeking a DevOps and Developer Experience Lead to join our hybrid team in Englewood, Colorado. This role involves leading technical initiatives within the DevOps domain and collaborating with engineering leadership to ensure high-quality delivery.

We're looking for a candidate with extensive hands-on experience in DevEx, a Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, and excellent communication skills. The position offers a competitive salary range of $103,000 - $145,000, a comprehensive benefits package, and a commitment to work-life balance.

Qualifications

• Advanced understanding of agile methodologies.
• Proven experience with DevOps and Developer Enablement.
• Hands-on experience with coding and system design.

Responsibilities

• Lead DevOps initiatives and provide technical guidance.
• Collaborate with teams to define technical roadmaps and priorities.
• Ensure quality and consistency across development processes.

Skills

Agile software development practices

CI/CD pipelines

Cloud platforms (e.g., Azure)

Containerized environments (e.g., Docker, Kubernetes)

Collaboration and communication skills

Analytical and problem-solving skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or related field

Job description

Job Description

Living the vision of "Advancing the business of healthcare today for a better tomorrow," Medical Group Management Association (MGMA) works to perpetuate success throughout the healthcare industry as the premier association for professionals who lead medical practices. Since 1926, through data, people, insights, and advocacy, MGMA empowers medical group practices to innovate and create meaningful change in healthcare. We believe the future is what you make it, and we’re here to support the people who are ready to make the world a better place. Tomorrow will be remarkable because MGMA is here to help.

The Medical Group Management Association (MGMA) is looking for a DevOps and Developer Experience Lead to join our Denver/hybrid team.

The DevOps and Developer Experience Lead serves as the technical leader for Developer Enablement, providing direction, technical leadership, and execution oversight over various DevEx/DevOps initiatives, including Infrastructure as Code, CI/CD pipelines, observability, monitoring, alerting, and more. The Product Engineering Lead partners closely with engineering leadership and other engineering teams to co‑own their roadmap, enable high‑quality technical delivery, and guide engineering best practices. While not a formal people manager, this role leads by influence and is responsible for helping delegate, structure, and monitor engineering work in a collaborative, agile environment. The role requires strong technical expertise, communication skills, and a commitment to excellence across delivery, architecture, and engineering practices.

Essential Functions

• Serve as the technical lead for DevEx, DevOps, and DevSecOps, providing day‑to‑day direction and guidance to developers and other contributors.
• Collaborate with engineering leadership and other engineers to co‑develop the Developer Enablement technical roadmap, helping to define priorities, estimate work, and ensure alignment with engineering objectives.
• Own and evolve the tooling, pipelines, and practices that support the entire software development lifecycle.
• Partner with other Engineering Leads to ensure consistency, scalability, and shared standards across teams.
• Own technical delivery and ensure development is executed according to agreed standards, timelines, and architectural guidelines.
• Break down large features into actionable development tasks, delegate work across the team, and monitor task progress.
• Foster high‑performing team behaviors by applying agile principles, mentoring junior developers, and encouraging continuous improvement.
• Ensure code quality and technical consistency through code reviews, technical coaching, and adherence to DevEx/DevOps best practices.
• Maintain hands‑on involvement with coding, solutioning, troubleshooting, and system design.
• Ensure the delivery of secure, scalable, and maintainable solutions that meet business and technical requirements.
• Advocate for engineering excellence and innovation, staying current on emerging tools, frameworks, and practices.
• Other duties as required and necessary to ensure the success of the organization.

Knowledge, skills, and abilities

• Advanced understanding of agile software development practices, including Scrum or Kanban.
• Proven experience with modern engineering and architectural patterns, CI/CD pipelines, and DevEx/DevOps/DevSecOps practices.
• Technical proficiency in Infrastructure as Code, tooling, and automation.
• Expertise in cloud platforms (e.g., Azure) and containerized environments (e.g., Docker, Kubernetes).
• Strong collaboration and communication skills with ability to work across technical and non‑technical teams.
• Ability to provide leadership without formal authority, influencing and organizing work among peers.
• Strong analytical, problem‑solving, and organizational skills.
• Experience with test automation, QA/QE processes, and performance tuning preferred.

Education

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Information Systems, or related field required. Equivalent experience may be considered.

Experience

• Five (5) or more years of hands‑on DevEx/DevOps experience.
• Prior experience as a team lead, tech lead, or similar influential technical leadership role within an agile development environment.

Additional Requirements/Licenses/Certifications

• Must have reliable transportation.
• Must have a valid driver’s license.

A combination of experience and education will be considered in lieu of education and experience requirements.

Working environment

• Work is generally performed in an indoor, professional office environment.
• Will need to attend conferences and MGMA events around the country.
• This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, fax machines, and scanners.
• Regular, predictable attendance is required.

Physical Activities

• Ability to read, write, edit.
• Ability to converse, discuss, convey.
• Also includes interactive engagement with software applications, computer graphics, and the ability to conduct internet research.
• Ability to perceive, identify, recognize.
• Ability to detect, determine, discern, judge.
• Ability to assess, estimate, compare.
• Ability to operate PC/keyboard and other office productivity equipment.
• Ability to position self to traverse/navigate around typical office setting.
• Ability pull/push, lift, open/close, grasp/manipulate, transport up to 10 lbs.

Why Work for Us

MGMA prides itself on providing team members from all walks of life with an inclusive work environment and comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, and vision coverage, life insurance, and both short‑and long‑term disability. We invest in our employees' growth with a 401(k) plan featuring company match, profit‑sharing, and professional development opportunities. We prioritize work‑life balance through a hybrid work schedule, an employee assistance program, and a generous time off package, which includes three weeks of vacation, 80 hours of sick time, and 11 paid holidays. From a flexible spending account and on‑site fitness center to volunteer opportunities and tuition assistance, MGMA is committed to giving employees a well‑rounded and gratifying employment experience.

We are an equal opportunity employer. All applicants shall be considered according to their individual qualifications, abilities, experience, and other employment standards. There will be no discrimination due to gender or gender identity, race, religion, color, national origin, ancestry, age, disability, sexual orientation, veteran/military status, or any other basis protected by applicable law.

MGMA does not engage in immigration sponsorship.

The application deadline is November 10, 2025. This may be extended in the event additional time is necessary to receive a sufficient number of qualified candidates. The approximate salary range for this position is $103,000 - $145,000, depending on the skills, education, and experience of the candidate.