Director of DevOps Engineering

Labcorp; Burlington (NC); On-site; USD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

401(k) plan

Tuition Reimbursement

Job summary

Labcorp is seeking a seasoned DevOps leader to define their enterprise roadmap and lead a global team in innovative DevOps practices. You will be responsible for overseeing Terrafform implementations and promoting automation to enhance productivity within the organization.

The ideal candidate will possess a Bachelor's degree, substantial experience in platform engineering, and have a proven record in managing agile teams. Join Labcorp's mission to improve health and lives by shaping the future of diagnostics.

Qualifications

• 7 or more years in DevOps/Platform Engineering.
• 2 or more years managing engineering teams using Agile methodologies.
• Experience in Unix/Linux system administration.

Responsibilities

• Define and execute enterprise DevOps roadmap.
• Oversee Terraform implementations for multi-cloud infrastructure.
• Recruit and develop top talent for the DevOps team.

Skills

DevOps/Platform Engineering

Agile methodologies

Unix/Linux system administration

AWS

Azure

AI tools integration

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Tools

Terraform

Docker

ECS

EKS

Job description

Labcorp is a global leader in diagnostic testing and drug development solutions, helping healthcare providers, researchers, and patients make informed decisions that advance care. Join us in our mission to improve health and improve lives.

Work Schedule

This is a full‑time, exempt (salaried) position assigned to a First Shift schedule, with standard business hours of Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Business needs may occasionally require flexibility in work hours, including earlier, later, or additional hours, with reasonable notice provided when possible.

Responsibilities

Strategic Leadership

• Define and execute the enterprise DevOps roadmap aligned with business priorities
• Champion CI/CD, Infrastructure as Code, observability, and cloud-native architectures
• Present delivery metrics, innovation initiatives, and risk mitigation strategies to executive stakeholders
• Build and mentor a global DevOps team to scale platform capabilities

Technical Excellence & Innovation

• Oversee Terraform implementations for multi‑cloud infrastructure (AWS, Azure)
• Lead containerization strategies using ECS and EKS with secure, scalable orchestration
• Drive automation of infrastructure provisioning, deployment pipelines, and monitoring
• Evaluate and integrate AI‑powered tools into DevOps workflows (code generation, automated testing, incident response, predictive analytics)
• Evaluate and implement emerging tools that improve productivity, resilience, and developer experience

Collaboration & Enablement

• Partner with application teams, architects, and security to enable high‑velocity, compliant delivery
• Act as trusted advisor to business units, aligning DevOps capabilities with cross‑functional needs
• Guide teams in adopting AI assistants and automation tools to accelerate development cycles
• Promote experimentation and continuous improvement across engineering practices
• Ensure operational excellence through advanced observability and proactive incident management

Team Development & Metrics

• Recruit and develop top talent committed to innovation and operational excellence
• Foster a culture of ownership, empowerment, and continuous learning
• Leverage engineering productivity platforms (e.g., LinearB, DX) or custom metrics to track DORA metrics, cycle time, and team efficiency
• Use data‑driven insights to identify bottlenecks, optimize workflows, and improve organizational agility

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree
• 7 or more years in DevOps/Platform Engineering
• 2 or more years managing engineering teams using Agile methodologies

Preferred Qualifications

• 2 or more years Unix/Linux system administration
• 3 or more years hands‑on experience with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, or GCP) and Infrastructure as Code

Additional Job Standards

• Healthcare industry experience
• Experience implementing and using engineering productivity metrics platforms (LinearB, DX, or similar) or building custom metrics dashboards
• Experience evaluating or integrating AI tools into software delivery pipelines (e.g., GitHub Copilot, AI‑powered testing, AIOps platforms)
• Ability to influence stakeholders at all levels, including executive leadership
• Strong communication skills—able to translate complex technical concepts for diverse audiences
• Self‑directed with demonstrated initiative and ability to work autonomously

Benefits

Employees regularly scheduled to work 20 or more hours per week are eligible for comprehensive benefits including: Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, STD/LTD, 401(k), Paid Time Off (PTO) or Flexible Time Off (FTO), Tuition Reimbursement and Employee Stock Purchase Plan. Employees regularly scheduled to work less than 20 hours, Casual, Intern, and Temporary employees are only eligible to participate in the 401(k) Plan. Employees who are regularly scheduled to work a 7 on 7 off schedule are eligible to receive all the foregoing benefits except PTO or FTO.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Labcorp strives for inclusion and belonging in the workforce and does not tolerate harassment or discrimination of any kind. We make employment decisions based on the needs of our business and the qualifications and merit of the individual. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), family or parental status, marital, civil union or domestic partnership status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, personal appearance, age, veteran status, disability, genetic information, or any other legally protected characteristic. Additionally, all qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with applicable law.