[Hiring] Lead DevOps Engineer @SphereCommerce

SphereCommerce; United States; Remote; USD 90,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

An innovative company is seeking a Lead DevOps Engineer to spearhead the transformation of its development and deployment ecosystem. This remote role is perfect for someone with a strong background in modern DevOps practices, eager to implement cutting-edge tools and processes. You will collaborate with senior technical leaders to define the roadmap for DevOps transformation, ensuring a seamless migration from legacy systems to modern platforms. If you are passionate about optimizing workflows and enhancing developer experiences, this opportunity offers a chance to make a significant impact in a supportive and dynamic environment.

Benefits

Health Care Plan (Medical, Dental & Vision)

Retirement Plan (401k, IRA)

Life Insurance (Basic, Voluntary & AD&D)

Paid Time Off (Vacation, Sick & Public Holidays)

Short Term & Long Term Disability

Training & Development

Wellness Resources

Qualifications

• Proven experience implementing DevOps infrastructure and CI/CD pipelines.
• Strong hands-on expertise with Git, GitLab CI/CD, Jira, and Confluence.

Responsibilities

• Lead the implementation of Git and GitLab for source control.
• Design and deploy robust CI/CD pipelines for automated testing and deployment.

Skills

Git

GitLab CI/CD

Jira

Confluence

Python

Bash

Puppet

Terraform

Ansible

Linux

Tools

Docker

Kubernetes

Azure

AWS

Job description

Apr 26, 2025 - SphereCommerce is hiring a remote Lead DevOps Engineer. Location: USA.

Under the direction of the EVP of Technology Operations, the Lead DevOps Engineer will play a critical, hands-on role in modernizing TrustCommerce’s developer and deployment ecosystem. This position is both strategic and technical, focusing on implementing modern tooling and processes across source control, project and knowledge management, and CI/CD infrastructure.

The new hire will collaborate closely with other senior technical leaders to shape the vision for our DevOps transformation. This role is ideal for someone who has successfully implemented modern DevOps infrastructure and CI/CD workflows at scale and is eager to serve as a hands-on expert and strategic partner. The successful candidate will play a key role in turning high-level concepts into reality by guiding implementation, sharing best practices, and helping the team navigate the practical challenges of modernizing a legacy environment.

We strive to create a workplace culture where individuals can be authentic while working toward our mission. We’re not looking for perfection—we’re looking for passionate professionals who are excited to build, improve, and collaborate.

Requirements

1. Partner with technical leadership to define and refine the roadmap for DevOps transformation and tooling adoption.
2. Comfortable working in Linux environments, ideally with experience using Debian-based systems for development and automation tasks.
3. Lead the implementation and integration of Git and GitLab for source control, Jira and Confluence for project and documentation management, and Jira Service Management for support operations.
4. Design and deploy robust CI/CD pipelines that support automated testing, code quality checks, and secure deployment processes.
5. Support the migration from legacy systems to modern platforms, ensuring performance, scalability, and security.
6. Act as a subject matter expert in DevOps best practices, offering guidance and mentorship to team members across engineering.
7. Develop and maintain clear, detailed documentation of system architecture, operational procedures, and tool usage.
8. Proactively monitor and optimize system reliability, developer experience, and deployment workflows.

Additional Requirements

1. Proven experience implementing DevOps infrastructure and CI/CD pipelines in production environments.
2. Strong hands-on expertise with Git, GitLab CI/CD, Jira, Confluence, and Jira Service Management.
3. Demonstrated success migrating from legacy developer ecosystems to modern DevOps platforms.
4. Deep understanding of DevOps principles, including infrastructure as code, automated testing, secure development, and continuous delivery.
5. Proficiency with scripting and automation tools (e.g., Python, Bash, Puppet, Terraform, Ansible).
6. Excellent collaboration and communication skills, with the ability to influence and lead through knowledge sharing and partnership.

Preferred Qualifications

1. Experience supporting or leading DevOps modernization projects in highly regulated industries (e.g., FinTech, healthcare).
2. Strong technical writing skills for process documentation, onboarding, and knowledge sharing.
3. Familiarity with cloud platforms such as Azure or AWS, and containerization technologies such as Docker and Kubernetes.

Benefits

• Health Care Plan (Medical, Dental & Vision)
• Retirement Plan (401k, IRA)
• Life Insurance (Basic, Voluntary & AD&D)
• Paid Time Off (Vacation, Sick & Public Holidays)
• Short Term & Long Term Disability
• Training & Development
• Wellness Resources

Note: Successful applicants must submit to a pre-employment background check and drug screen.

Disclaimer: The job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change or new ones may be assigned at any time with or without notice.

The base salary range represents the anticipated low and high end of the SphereCommerce salary range for this position. Actual salaries will vary and be based on various factors, such as candidate’s qualifications, skills, competencies, and proficiencies for the role. The base salary is one component of SphereCommerce’s total compensation package for employees. Other rewards and benefits include, health and dental insurance, STD/LTD, and accident and life insurance to name just a few!