IT Prin Arch - DevOps

Maximus; Lincoln (NE); Remote; USD 165,000 - 175,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Dental & Vision

401K with Company Matching

Unlimited PTO

EAP Wellness

Tuition Reimbursement

Employee Discounts

Wellness Program

Professional Development

Job summary

Maximus is seeking a Principal DevOps Architect to provide technical leadership across enterprise DevOps, cloud architecture, containerization, software delivery, and automation. This fully remote role requires 15% travel and involves guiding cross-functional teams to deliver scalable, reliable solutions for government programs.

The candidate will define best practices, lead DevOps engineering, and collaborate with development, security, and operations to optimize SDLC and release processes.

Qualifications

• 15+ years enterprise IT experience with solution architecture, cloud platforms, software development, integration, delivery leadership and government program experience preferred.
• Strong full-stack development background with .NET, JavaScript, HTML/CSS, and modern front-end frameworks.
• Experience with secure software solutions design and modern authentication protocols (OIDC, SAML 2.0, JWT).

Responsibilities

• Define and implement DevOps and containerization best practices across the enterprise.
• Lead training and promote DevOps engineering excellence.
• Develop and enforce configuration management supporting the SDLC.
• Manage source code with VCS including branching, syncing and merging; mentor juniors.
• Coordinate with Cloud Services for installations/upgrades/deployments/containers to enable team autonomy.
• Create automation scripts for build, deployment, and versioning activities.
• Resolve complex issues in version control and CI systems.
• Collaborate with developers, testers, and IT ops to automate builds and deployments.
• Oversee large, technically complex projects and ensure service delivery excellence.

Skills

DevOps

Cloud architecture

Containerization

Software delivery

Automation

Tools

AWS

SSRS

Job description

We are seeking a Principal DevOps Architect to provide technical leadership across enterprise DevOps, cloud architecture, containerization, software delivery, and automation. This role will establish architecture and engineering best practices, guide complex technology initiatives, and partner with development, cloud, security, and operational teams to deliver scalable and reliable solutions supporting enterprise and government programs.

**This is a fully remote position. Requires 15% travel. **

Why Join Maximus?

• Competitive Compensation - Bonus opportunities based on performance.
• Comprehensive Insurance Coverage - Choose from various plans, including Medical, Dental, Vision, Prescription, and partially funded HSA. Additionally, enjoy Life insurance benefits and discounts on Auto, Home, Renter's, and Pet insurance.
• Future Planning - Prepare for retirement with our 401K Retirement Savings plan and Company Matching.
• Unlimited Time Off Package - Enjoy UTO, Holidays, and sick leave,
• Holistic Wellness Support - Access resources for physical, emotional, and financial wellness through our Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
• Recognition Platform - Acknowledge and appreciate outstanding employee contributions.
• Tuition Reimbursement - Invest in your ongoing education and development.
• Employee Perks and Discounts - Additional benefits and discounts exclusively for employees.
• Maximus Wellness Program and Resources - Access a range of wellness programs and resources tailored to your needs.
• Professional Development Opportunities- Participate in training programs, workshops, and conferences..

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Define and implement DevOps and Containerization best practices, software release pipelines, and automation to be leveraged across the enterprise.
• Serve as a thought leader in assessing business needs and current industry best practices and solutions, and matching them to further business goals.
• Serve as a technical lead for training and instilling best practices in the DevOps Engineering team, promoting team competencies and excellence.
• Define, develop, and implement the configuration management system which supports the enterprise software development life cycle (SDLC).
• Manage source code within the Version Control System (i.e. branching, sync, merge); compile, assemble, and package software from source code, and mentor less senior team members in this discipline.
• Work with Cloud Services to perform and validate installations/upgrades/deployments/containers, enabling team self sufficiency in every case.
• Develop automation scripts for build, deployment, and versioning activities.
• Research and resolve complex technical problems associated with the version control and continuous integration systems.
• Work with developers, testers, and IT operational staff to administer source code management toolsets, automate builds and deployments, configure continuous integration environments, and contribute to all facets of the software build and release cycles.
• Oversee large, technically complex projects and support leadership in assuring service delivery excellence.

'- 15+ years enterprise IT experience with solution architecture, cloud platforms, software development, integration, delivery leadership, and government program experience preferred.

• Full-stack development experience- Strong coding skills with .NET 4 and .NET 8+- Strong experience with JavaScript, HTML, CSS, and Vue.js- Strong experience with SQL Server- Experience with data modeling- Strong SQL skills, including complex queries and performance tuning- Strong knowledge of software architecture and software design patterns- Strong experience with OIDC, SAML 2.0, and JWT authentication- Strong experience designing secure software solutions- Familiarity with AWS services- Experience with SQL Server Reporting Services (SSRS) is a plus

Maximus is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, veteran status, genetic information and other legally protected characteristics.

Minimum Salary

$165,000

Maximum Salary

$175,000