DevOps Manager

Intellias; Town of Poland (NY); On-site; USD 150,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Intellias is seeking an experienced DevOps leader to guide a System Engineering team and drive reliable delivery of cloud-based platforms. You will mentor engineers, hire and onboard talent, and align delivery plans with business goals.

You will oversee end-to-end delivery, optimize capacity, and remove blockers, while communicating effectively with architects, product teams, and executives. This role emphasizes delivery leadership over hands-on coding.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in DevOps Engineering, Infrastructure, Cloud Operations, or IT Operations.
• At least 3 years in a leadership role (e.g., DevOps Team Lead, Engineering Manager, DevOps Manager, Delivery Manager).
• Proven experience managing a team of DevOps/Infrastructure engineers, including hiring, mentoring, performance reviews, and career development.

Responsibilities

• Own day-to-day leadership of the DevOps / System Engineering team, ensuring predictable delivery and operational stability.
• Lead, mentor, and develop a team of DevOps Engineers, including hiring, onboarding, and performance reviews.
• Own end-to-end delivery for the DevOps team, ensuring timely execution, planning, prioritization, and resource allocation.
• Manage workload, capacity, and delivery commitments while removing blockers.
• Coordinate cross-functional collaboration with Software Development, QA, Release Management, Security, and Project Management teams.
• Drive effective communication between technical teams and business stakeholders, managing dependencies, risks, and timelines.
• Monitor team performance, delivery KPIs, and SLAs, providing status updates to Head of Infrastructure.
• Continuously improve team processes and delivery efficiency by implementing best practices.

Skills

Leadership

Delivery management

Stakeholder management

Planning & prioritization

Communication

Conflict resolution

People management

Hiring & onboarding

Tools

AWS

CI/CD

GitOps

Job description

Dive deep into Digital! For 20 years Intellias has been developing top-tier digital solutions for the world’s leading companies, keeping them in line with the latest technology trends. Join in and provide innovations for the future!

Project Overview:

Client is a leader in iGaming innovation, creating cutting-edge games and solutions, including the globally popular Aviator. They focus on redefining the online gambling experience with next-generation products tailored for dynamic and engaging gameplay.

Requirements:

• 5+ years of overall experience in DevOps Engineering, Infrastructure, Cloud Operations, or IT Operations.
• At least 3 years in a leadership role, such as: DevOps Team Lead, Engineering Manager, DevOps Manager,Delivery Manager (Infrastructure/DevOps), Technical Team Lead with people management responsibilities.
• Proven experience managing a team of DevOps/Infrastructure engineers, including hiring, mentoring, performance reviews, and career development.
• Strong experience in delivery management rather than hands-on engineering.
• Experience planning and tracking delivery, prioritizing work, managing team capacity, removing blockers, and ensuring timely execution
• Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills.
• Ability to resolve conflicts, manage expectations, and align multiple stakeholders.

Technical Background:

• Good conceptual understanding of:
• AWS
• CI/CD
• GitOps

Candidate does not need to be hands-on with infrastructure implementation but should be able to communicate effectively with architects and senior DevOps engineers, understand technical discussions, estimate work, and support technical decision-making.

Responsibilities:

• Own day-to-day leadership of the DevOps / System Engineering team, ensuring predictable delivery and operational stability.
• Lead, mentor, and develop a team of DevOps Engineers, including hiring, onboarding, conducting 1-on-1s, performance reviews, and supporting career growth.
• Own end-to-end delivery for the DevOps team, ensuring timely execution, effective planning, task prioritization, and optimal resource allocation.
• Manage the team's workload, capacity, and delivery commitments while proactively identifying and removing blockers.
• Coordinate cross-functional collaboration with Software Development, QA, Release Management, Security, and Project Management teams to ensure smooth software delivery.
• Drive effective communication between technical teams and business stakeholders, managing dependencies, risks, and delivery timelines.
• Monitor team performance, delivery KPIs, and operational SLAs, providing regular status updates and reports to the Head of Infrastructure.
• Continuously improve team processes, workflows, and delivery efficiency by implementing best practices and operational improvements.

Why this position:

The opportunity to work with cutting-edge technology in a dynamic and innovative company.

A collaborative and supportive work environment with a focus on professional growth.