DevOps Solutions Architect

newbalance; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 139,000 - 208,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

401K

Tuition reimbursement

Student loan assistance

Lifestyle reimbursement

Vacation days

Parental leave

Job summary

New Balance, headquartered in Boston, MA, seeks a DevOps Solutions Architect to elevate engineering practices across SDLC, including coding standards, reviews, and release management. You will lead design and implementation of robust pipelines, automate secure cloud infrastructure, and mentor teams to deliver scalable, reliable platforms in a fast-paced environment.

Ideal candidates have extensive hands-on SDLC experience, strong scripting skills (Python, Perl, Java, C), and a track record in

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in IT or Computer Science or equivalent work experience.
• Advanced development and scripting abilities in Python, Perl, Java, C are 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 with automation technologies (Selenium or Playwright).
• Experience working in an Agile environment (Scrum, Kanban, or SAFe).
• Experience with source code control tools, build tools and CI systems.
• Ability to demonstrate working knowledge of current CI tools and technologies.
• Experience with virtualization, cloud and container technologies.
• Expertise in defining and analyzing metrics and managing technical debt.
• Test-driven development or Agile methodologies desirable.

Responsibilities

• Design, build, and maintain robust pipelines supporting CI/CD.
• Automate provisioning and management of secure cloud infrastructure.
• Collaborate with engineering to develop, implement, and maintain scalable cloud-based and hybrid-cloud solutions.
• Write clean, well-documented code for reusable components.
• Participate in code reviews and promote continuous improvement.
• Contribute to full SDLC from design to deployment and support.
• Ensure adherence to coding standards and procedures; drive improvements.
• Stay current with emerging technologies and introduce new design patterns.
• Act as SME in build, release, and deployment processes; resolve complex challenges.
• Mentor team members and share knowledge to foster learning.

Skills

Python

Perl

Java

C

CI/CD

Education

Bachelor's degree in IT or Computer Science

Tools

Ansible

Puppet

Chef

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 ACCOUNTABILTIES:

• 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

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

• 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.

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