Lead DevOps Engineer

ARCHER; Houston (TX); Remote; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

ARCHER is seeking a Lead DevOps Engineer to spearhead the design and implementation of robust CI/CD pipelines and security measures. This role requires collaboration with cross-functional teams to optimize software delivery and mentor junior engineers. Candidates should have extensive DevOps experience and a solid technical background to lead the company in efficient software deployment while ensuring high-quality standards.

Benefits

401(K) retirement plans with matching contributions

Comprehensive health insurance coverage

Dental and vision insurance plans

Parental leave

Short-term and long-term disability coverage

Qualifications

• 8+ years of experience in DevOps engineering, with at least 1 year in leadership.
• Extensive knowledge in CI/CD tools and version control.
• Strong scripting skills in PowerShell, Groovy, and Python.

Responsibilities

• Lead the design, development, and maintenance of CI/CD pipelines.
• Mentor junior DevOps engineers and drive the adoption of DevOps practices.
• Implement security measures and manage cloud infrastructure.

Skills

DevOps practices

Problem-solving

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field

Tools

Jenkins

Git

Docker

Kubernetes

AWS

Azure

Job description

POSITION SUMMARY:
The Lead DevOps Engineer is responsible for leading the design, development, and maintenance of robust CI/CD pipelines and infrastructure that support the delivery of high-quality software products in alignment with business requirements and customer expectations. As a key leader within the DevOps team, this role involves close collaboration with development, QA, and other stakeholders to drive a reliable and efficient development and deployment process, supporting the company's growth objectives. The ideal candidate will bring extensive expertise in DevOps practices, strong problem-solving skills, and the ability to effectively communicate and collaborate across cross-functional teams located across multiple locations, while providing leadership and mentorship to junior team members. Additionally, the Lead DevOps Engineer will drive the adoption of DevOps culture and practices across the organization.

DEPARTMENT: IT
POSITION LOCATION: Remote

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:

· Design, implement, and maintain CI/CD pipelines for multiple software applications and environments utilizing applicable tools such as Jenkins to enable timely and reliable software releases.

· Lead and mentor junior DevOps engineers, providing technical guidance and fostering best practices.

· Drive the adoption of DevOps culture and practices across the organization.

· Design and implement disaster recovery and business continuity plans, ensuring minimal downtime and data loss in case of system failures.

· Implement and maintain robust security measures, including identity and access management, encryption, and compliance with relevant standards (e.g., SOC 2, HIPAA).

· Optimize cloud resource utilization by identifying and implement cost-saving measures.

· Maintain comprehensive documentation of systems, processes, and best practices.

· Collaborate with software developers, quality assurance engineers, and IT professionals to ensure smooth deployment, automation, and management of software infrastructure.

· Automate software deployment, configuration, and upkeep processes to minimize manual intervention and improve system efficiency.

· Develop and maintain automation scripts and tools using PowerShell, Groovy, Python, and other scripting languages.

· Utilize Git or similar version control systems for code management, ensuring collaboration and codebase integrity, and implement Artifactory for managing all artifacts, binaries, and packages such as Nexus and JFrog.

· Create and maintain monitoring, logging, and alerting systems using tools like New Relic and Sentry to ensure high availability and performance.

· Manage and optimize cloud infrastructure on AWS and Azure, including provisioning and configuring virtual machines, containers (Docker, Kubernetes), and storage solutions such as Amazon S3.

· Implement security best practices, including access controls, encryption, and vulnerability scanning tools such as SonarQube and MEND, to protect company data and systems.

· Troubleshoot and resolve infrastructure and application issues, ensuring minimal downtime and disruption to business operations.

· Configure and manage networking components (TCP/IP, DNS, load balancers, and firewalls) and support databases and datastores such as SQL Server and Redis to ensure optimal performance and security.

· Stay up-to-date with industry trends and emerging technologies, assessing their potential impact and recommending adoption where appropriate to enhance software infrastructure.

· Collaborate in an Agile environment, utilizing project management and workflow tools such as Jira to align efforts with team goals and objectives.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

• 8+ years of experience in DevOps engineering including at least 1 year of leadership experience.

• Ability to work in the continental US without Visa Sponsorship

• Expert knowledge of version control systems, such as Git, and CI/CD tools like Jenkins.

• Proficient with Git CLI, Git branching and merging strategies, release management, and merge conflict resolution.

• Proven expertise in languages like PowerShell, Groovy, and Python.

• Proficiency in using Infrastructure as Code tools beyond Terraform, such as AWS CloudFormation or Azure Resource Manager templates.

• Experience with repository management tools such as Nexus and JFrog for managing and organizing software artifacts.

• Experience with monitoring and logging tools such as New Relic and Sentry.

• Solid understanding of networking concepts, including TCP/IP, DNS, load balancers, and firewalls (CloudFlare).

• Experience in implementing SAST and SCA tools such as SonarQube and MEND in the deployment pipeline.

• Experience supporting databases or datastores such as SQL Server and Redis.

• Experience with cloud infrastructure such as AWS and Azure, must have prior experience with Amazon S3 and serverless computing platforms like AWS Lambda or Azure Functions.

• Experience with containerization technologies such as Docker and orchestration tools like Kubernetes for deploying, scaling, and managing containerized applications.

• Proficiency in managing and optimizing Elastic Search deployments to ensure efficient and scalable search functionalities within the infrastructure.

• Experience with project management and workflow tools such as Agile and Jira.

• Knowledge of security best practices and the ability to implement security controls at the infrastructure level plus compliance with relevant standards (e.g., SOC 2, HIPAA).

• Strong understanding of software development methodologies, agile practices, and the software development lifecycle.

• Excellent understanding of data structures and object-oriented principles.

• Ability to provide regular updates, system solutions, and communicate issues to the management team.

• Constantly strive to learn new technologies and stay up-to-date in the rapidly changing industry.

• Excellent communication skills with the ability to effectively collaborate with cross-functional teams.

• Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail.

BENEFITS:

• 401(K) retirement plans with matching contributions.
• Comprehensive health insurance coverage.
• Dental and vision insurance plans.
• Parental leave to support work-life balance.
• Short-term and long-term disability coverage.

ABOUT ARCHER

ARCHER Systems is a leading technology-enabled legal services company that provides pre-settlement and post-settlement administration services for a single event, mass tort, and class action cases with the goal of helping claimants access their settlement proceeds more efficiently and quickly. The company plans to continue leveraging technology and top-tier talent to enhance customer service and offer new product lines and services.

ARCHER’s core offering is post-settlement Healthcare Lien Resolution Administration and QSF (Qualified Settlement Fund) Administration and payments processing for multi-claimant (mass tort and class action) litigation. Other services include claims administration, single event lien resolution, probate, and bankruptcy coordination, release administration, medical records review, plaintiff fact sheet, and other intake/census preparation and management. ARCHER enables law firms to focus on their litigation while ensuring that critical pre-settlement and post-settlement administration documents, services, business analytics, and reporting are handled efficiently and effectively.