IT Prin Arch - DevOps

Maximus; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 170,000 - 210,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Comprehensive insurance coverage

401K retirement savings plan

Unlimited time off

Wellness program

Job summary

Maximus is 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 solutions supporting enterprise and government programs.

This is a fully remote position with 15% travel.

Qualifications

• 15+ years enterprise IT experience.
• Experience with government programs preferred.
• Strong leadership and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Define and implement DevOps and containerization practices across the enterprise.
• Lead evaluation of industry best practices to meet business goals.
• Mentor DevOps engineering team and promote excellence.
• Develop and implement configuration management for SDLC.
• Manage source code in VCS, including branching and merging.
• Collaborate with Cloud Services for deployments and upgrades.
• Create automation scripts for builds, deployments and versioning.
• Research complex issues in version control and CI systems.
• Work with developers, testers, and IT ops to optimize CI/CD pipelines.
• Oversee large, technically complex projects and ensure service delivery.

Skills

DevOps leadership

Cloud architecture

Containerization

Automation

Full-stack dev

.NET 4/8+

JavaScript

Vue.js

SQL Server

Security best practices

OIDC SAML JWT

AWS

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Git

Jenkins

Terraform

Kubernetes

SSRS

AWS

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

EEO Statement

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.

Pay Transparency

Maximus compensation is based on various factors including but not limited to job location, a candidate's education, training, experience, expected quality and quantity of work, required travel (if any), external market and internal value analysis including seniority and merit systems, as well as internal pay alignment. Annual salary is just one component of Maximus's total compensation package. Other rewards may include short- and long-term incentives as well as program-specific awards. Additionally, Maximus provides a variety of benefits to employees, including health insurance coverage, life and disability insurance, a retirement savings plan, paid holidays and paid time off. Compensation ranges may differ based on contract value but will be commensurate with job duties and relevant work experience. An applicant's salary history will not be used in determining compensation. Maximus will comply with regulatory minimum wage rates and exempt salary thresholds in all instances.

Accommodations

Maximus provides reasonable accommodations to individuals requiring assistance during any phase of the employment process due to a disability, medical condition, or physical or mental impairment. If you require assistance at any stage of the employment process—including accessing job postings, completing assessments, or participating in interviews,—please contact People Operations at [e-mail].

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