DevOps Manager (Azure)

Doist; Hooksett (NH); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Remote or Hybrid

Job summary

Merchants Fleet is seeking a visionary DevOps Manager/Lead to shape and scale our cloud-first DevOps practice. You will mentor engineers, set strategy for Azure-based delivery, and actively contribute to building modern CI/CD pipelines. Remote options are available, with East Coast preference for collaboration.

You will lead a small, high-performing team, own the roadmap, and partner across architecture, security, and product teams to improve reliability, security, and delivery velocity.

Qualifications

• Must have hands-on DevOps leadership experience and people management.

Responsibilities

• Lead and grow a 2–5 engineer DevOps team with mentorship and ownership.
• Define and execute Azure DevOps strategy and roadmap.
• Design and maintain CI/CD pipelines using Azure DevOps.
• Drive cloud modernization and secure, scalable architectures.
• Implement Infrastructure as Code with ARM, Bicep, Terraform.
• Collaborate with engineering, security, and product to improve delivery velocity.

Skills

Azure

CI/CD

Infrastructure as Code

Terraform

Kubernetes

Cloud security

Leadership

Mentoring

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Azure DevOps

Terraform

Bicep

ARM

Job description

Build the Future of Cloud Delivery

We’re looking for a visionary, hands‑on DevOps Manager / Lead to shape and scale our DevOps practice. This is a unique opportunity for a leader who thrives at the intersection of technical execution and people leadership—someone who can set direction, mentor engineers, and actively contribute to building modern, cloud‑first solutions. If you’re passionate about Azure, automation, and building high‑performing teams, this role gives you the platform to make a real impact.

Location: Merchants Fleet Headquarters in Hooksett, NH or Remote (East Coast preferred)

What You’ll Do

As our DevOps leader, you’ll guide a talented team while staying close to the technology:

• Lead & Grow a Team
  • Mentor and develop a high‑performing DevOps team (2–5 engineers), fostering collaboration, ownership, and continuous improvement
• Own the DevOps Strategy
  • Define and execute our Azure DevOps vision and roadmap aligned with business and engineering goals
• Stay Hands‑On
  • Design, build, and maintain CI/CD pipelines using Azure DevOps and modern tooling
• Drive Cloud & Modernization Initiatives
  • Lead efforts to modernize applications and platforms in a cloud‑first environment
• Enable Scalable Delivery
  • Partner with engineering teams to improve reliability, scalability, security, and speed
• Implement Infrastructure as Code
  • Use ARM, Bicep, Terraform, or similar tools to build and manage infrastructure
• Support Data & Analytics Pipelines
  • Build CI/CD for Azure Data Factory, Snowflake, Power BI, and database deployments
• Advance DevSecOps & MLOps
  • Implement secure, automated pipelines for applications, data, and AI/ML workloads
• Optimize & Govern
  • Improve cloud performance, cost efficiency, and ensure compliance and best practices
• Act as a Technical Leader
  • Serve as an escalation point and collaborate across architecture, security, and product teams

What You Bring

• Strong hands‑on experience with Microsoft Azure (infrastructure, networking, identity, platform services)
• Deep expertise in CI/CD pipelines and automation (Azure DevOps preferred)
• Proven experience with Infrastructure as Code (Terraform, Bicep, ARM, etc.)
• Knowledge of containers, Kubernetes, or Azure PaaS
• Solid understanding of cloud security, DevSecOps, and governance
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to influence across teams
• Passion for mentoring and building high‑performing teams

Your Experience

• Proven success as a DevOps Lead or Manager with direct people leadership
• Strong balance of hands‑on engineering and strategic leadership
• Experience managing production cloud environments at scale
• Track record of improving delivery reliability and engineering velocity
• Comfortable working cross‑functionally across engineering, security, and product teams
• Leadership Style We Value
  • Visionary thinker who delivers results
  • Leads by example and stays hands‑on
  • Promotes transparency, trust, and psychological safety
  • Balances immediate needs with long‑term sustainability
  • Takes ownership and drives outcomes

Nice to Have

• Experience with cloud migrations or modernization initiatives
• Background in FinOps or cloud cost optimization
• Experience in enterprise‑scale or regulated environments

Education

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Information Systems, or related field—or equivalent experience.

Why Join Us?

• Make a high‑impact leadership contribution to a growing DevOps practice
• Work with modern technologies in a cloud‑first environment
• Enjoy flexibility with remote or hybrid work options
• Be part of a culture that values innovation, ownership, and continuous learning

Merchants Fleet is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion. Individuals with disabilities and protected veterans are encouraged to apply. If you require an accommodation with our hiring process please send an email to [e-mail] or call (603) 836‑6483. Merchants Fleet does not accept uninvited solicitations or resumes from third parties. All workplace policies, required notices and guidelines (including EEO posters, CCPA notice for California residents) are available online.