DevOps Solutions Architect

New Balance Athletics, Inc.; Boston (MA); Hybrid; USD 139,000 - 173,000; Full time

Job summary

New Balance Athletics, Inc. is seeking a DevOps Solutions Architect in Boston to elevate engineering practices across the SDLC.

You will lead design, implementation, and optimization of robust CI/CD pipelines, automate cloud infrastructure provisioning, and mentor teams to deliver scalable, secure platforms. You’ll collaborate with engineering to define best practices, stay current with technologies, and drive architectural decisions that align with business goals.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in IT or Computer Science or equivalent experience.
• 7–10 years of related experience.
• Experience with deployment/configuration management tools (Ansible, Puppet, Chef).
• Experience with CI/CD frameworks and automation.
• Experience building and managing automated pipelines.

Responsibilities

• Design, build, and maintain robust CI/CD pipelines.
• Automate provisioning and management of secure cloud infrastructure.
• Collaborate with engineering teams on scalable cloud-based solutions.
• Write clean, well-documented code for reusable components.
• Participate in code reviews and promote continuous improvement.
• Support full SDLC including design, coding, testing, and deployment.
• Ensure adherence to coding standards and processes; identify improvements.
• Stay current with emerging technologies and design patterns.
• Mentor team members and share knowledge.
• Lead build, release, and deployment processes as SME.
• Analyze metrics to improve automation and CI processes.
• Maintain technical documentation and diagrams.

Skills

Python

Scripting

Java

Cloud

CI/CD

Code reviews

SDLC

Automation

Agile

Security

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in IT or Computer Science

Tools

Ansible

Puppet

Chef

Selenium

Playwright

Job description

Who We Are

Since 1906, New Balance has empowered people through sport and craftsmanship to create positive change in communities around the world. We innovate fearlessly, guided by our core values and driven by the belief that conventions were meant to be challenged. We foster a culture in which every associate feels welcomed and respected, where leaders and creatives are inspired to shape the world of tomorrow by taking bold action today.

Job Mission

New Balance is seeking a DevOps Solutions Architect to elevate our engineering practices across the board - including coding standards, code reviews, source control management, pipelines, testing frameworks, and operational excellence. The ideal candidate will bring extensive hands-on experience throughout the full software development lifecycle (SDLC) - from initial architecture and design through implementation, testing, deployment, documentation, and long-term maintenance. You’ll play a critical role in shaping technical direction, mentoring team members, and ensuring reliable, scalable, and secure infrastructure in a fast-paced, collaborative environment.

Major Accountabilities

• Design, build, and maintain robust pipelines that support continuous integration and deployment.
• Automate the provisioning and management of secure cloud infrastructure using modern scripting languages, frameworks, and tools.
• Collaborate with engineering teams to develop, implement, optimize, and maintain scalable cloud-based and hybrid-cloud platform solutions.
• Write clean, efficient, and well-documented code to build reusable, modular components.
• Participate in code reviews and foster a culture of continuous improvement.
• Analyze requirements and contribute to the full software development lifecycle, including design, coding, testing, documentation, and support.
• Ensure adherence to coding standards and development procedures, while identifying and implementing process improvements.
• Apply cross-domain technical knowledge to support and enhance platform infrastructure.
• Stay current with emerging technologies and introduce innovative design patterns, tools, and practices to improve system performance and team productivity.
• Act as a subject matter expert in build, release, and deployment processes, resolving complex technical challenges.
• Share knowledge and mentor team members to foster a culture of learning and continuous improvement.
• Demonstrate versatility and technical leadership to align engineering efforts with strategic business objectives.
• Analyze metrics and data to refine and improve the automation and continuous integration processes.
• Updates and maintains technical documentation, e.g. technical diagrams, workflows and processes.

Requirements for Success

• Bachelor’s Degree in IT or Computer Science or equivalent work experience, with 7-10 years related experience and training; equivalent combination of education and experience is also considered
• Advanced development and scripting abilities in programming languages such as python, perl, java, c is required
• Experience with deployment and configuration management tools, e.g. Ansible, puppet, chef
• Experience with continuous integration and automation frameworks and processes is required
• Significant experience building & managing automated pipelines
• Experience working with automation technologies (such as Selenium or Playwright)
• Experience working in an agile environment, such as Scrum, Kanban, or SAFe
• Experience working with source code control tools, build tools and continuous integration systems
• Ability to demonstrate a solid working knowledge of current continuous integration tools and technologies
• Experience with virtualization, cloud and container technologies
• Expertise in defining and analyzing metrics and managing technical debt.
• Background in test-driven development or agile methodologies is highly desirable.
• Solid innovation skills and a passion for technology and problem solving

Location and Salary

Boston, MA Headquarters - (NB) Only Pay Range: $138,500.00 - $173,000.00 - $207,500.00 Annual (actual base pay varying based upon, but not limited to, relevant experience, time in role, internal equity, geographic location, and more.)

Regular Associate Benefits

• Our products are only as good as the people we hire, so we make sure to hire the best and treat them accordingly.
• New Balance offers a comprehensive traditional benefits package including three options for medical insurance as well as dental, vision, life insurance and 401K.
• We also proudly offer a slate of more nontraditional perks – opportunities like online learning and development courses, tuition reimbursement, $100 monthly student loan support and various mentorship programs – that encourage our associates to grow personally as they develop professionally.
• You’ll also enjoy a yearly $1,000 lifestyle reimbursement, 4 weeks of vacations, 12 holidays and generous parental leave, because work-life balance is more than just a buzzword – it’s part of our culture.
• Temporary associates are provided three options for medical insurance as well as dental and vision insurance and an associate discount.
• Part time associates are provided 401k, short term disability, a yearly $300 lifestyle reimbursement and an associate discount.

Flexible Work Schedule

For decades we have fostered a unique culture founded on our values with a particular focus on in-person teamwork and collaboration. Our North American hybrid model encourages rich in-person experiences, showcasing our commitment to teamwork and connection, while maintaining flexibility for associates. New Balance Associates currently work in office three days per week (Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday). Our offices are fully open, and amenities are available across our North American office locations. To continue our focus on hybrid work we have introduced "Work from Anywhere" (WFA) for four weeks per calendar year. This model will help us enhance our culture while continuing to maintain elements of flexibility.

Equal Opportunity Employer

New Balance provides equal opportunities for all current and prospective associates to ensure that employment, training, compensation, transfer, promotion and other terms, conditions and privileges of employment are provided without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, handicap, genetic information and/or status as an Armed Forces service medal veteran, recently separated veteran, qualified disabled veteran or other protected veteran, or any other protected status. At New Balance, our job is to aid athletes in their pursuit of excellence, whether that means helping professional athletes set records and win medals, or propelling everyday athletes to achieve a new PR, run their first 5K or just to live a more healthy and active lifestyle. Our products are the perfect blend of function and fashion, giving you the performance technology you need and the style you want. Our associates around the world bring these goals to life with their high-level skills and creativity. While we offer the best product on the market, we’re also equally committed to giving back. So while we look to succeed, we believe in ensuring others have the same opportunity.