IT Prin Arch - DevOps

Maximus; Montpelier (VT); Remote; USD 165,000 - 175,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus opportunities

Comprehensive health insurance

401K retirement plan with companymatch

Unlimited time off

Wellness program

Tuition reimbursement

Employee discounts

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 partners with development, cloud, security, and operations teams to deliver scalable government-grade solutions.

Essential duties include defining DevOps best practices, guiding the engineering team, and implementing robust CI/CD pipelines.

Qualifications

• 15+ years enterprise IT experience in solution architecture, cloud platforms, and government programs.
• Full-stack development experience with .NET, JavaScript, HTML, CSS, and Vue.js.
• Strong SQL skills and data modeling abilities.
• Experience with AWS cloud services and secure software design.
• Proficiency in identity & access: OIDC, SAML 2.0, JWT.

Responsibilities

• Define and implement DevOps and containerization best practices and automated release pipelines enterprise-wide.
• Lead and mentor DevOps teams; promote engineering excellence and knowledge sharing.
• Develop and enforce a robust configuration management system across SDLC.
• Manage source code, branching, merges; guide junior engineers.
• Collaborate with cloud, security, development, and operations teams to optimize deployments.
• Develop automation scripts for build, deploy, and versioning activities.
• Oversee large, complex projects and ensure reliable service delivery.

Skills

DevOps

Containerization

Cloud architecture

CI/CD

Automation

SDLC

Source control

Security

AWS

.NET

Vue.js

SQL

OIDC

SAML 2.0

JWT

Tools

Git

Azure DevOps

Docker

Kubernetes

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