Lead DevOps Engineer

Motion Recruitment Partners, LLC; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 140,000 - 200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus eligible

Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance

Paid Time Off

Job summary

Motion Recruitment is seeking a Lead DevOps Engineer in Chicago to own the enterprise developer tools ecosystem and shape the future of software delivery. You will partner with Engineering, Security, Infrastructure and Architecture to define tooling standards, streamline workflows, and scale platform initiatives across the organization.

You will drive automation, improve developer experience, and ensure teams have robust tools to build and deploy software efficiently.

Qualifications

• 8+ years in DevOps/Platform Eng or similar technical discipline.
• Experience with Microsoft Azure cloud services and Azure DevOps tools.
• Proven ability to design and maintain automated CI/CD workflows.

Responsibilities

• Own the enterprise developer tools ecosystem and drive automation initiatives.
• Define tooling standards and streamline development workflows across teams.
• Partner with Engineering, Security, Infrastructure, and Architecture to enable scalable delivery.

Skills

Azure

CI/CD

Scripting

DevOps Tools

Platform Eng

Java/.NET

Education

Bachelor's degree in CS/IT/Engineering

Tools

Azure DevOps

Git

Jenkins

Terraform

Job description

A healthcare company is looking for a Lead DevOps Engineer to take ownership of its enterprise developer tools ecosystem and help shape the future of software delivery across the organization. This person will play a key role in improving the developer’s experience, driving automation initiatives, and ensuring engineering teams have the tools and platforms they need to build and deploy software efficiently. This is a full-time opportunity based in Chicago, IL.
In this role, you’ll partner with teams across Engineering, Security, Infrastructure, and Architecture to define tooling standards, streamline development workflows, and support large-scale platform initiatives. You’ll have the opportunity to influence tooling strategy, evaluate emerging technologies, and help create a more productive and scalable development environment for engineers across the business.

Required Skills

• 8+ years of professional experience in DevOps, Platform Engineering, Software Development, or a similar technical discipline
• Demonstrated expertise with Microsoft Azure cloud services and Azure DevOps tools
• Proven ability to design, implement, and maintain automated CI/CD workflows
• Working knowledge of source control systems, relational databases, and applications built with Java or .NET technologies
• Strong scripting and automation skills using PowerShell, Bash, and/or Python
• Experience administering developer-focused platforms, tools, and enterprise engineering solutions

Preferred Qualifications

• Advanced degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Engineering, or a related field
• Exposure to AI-assisted development platforms such as GitHub Copilot, Claude Code, or similar technologies
• Strong interest in optimizing development processes through automation and engineering best practices
• Understanding of software build and deployment processes across both Windows and Linux environments

The Offer

• Bonus eligible

You will receive the following benefits:

• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• Paid Time Off
• Stock Options
  Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis now and in the future.