Lead DevOps Engineer – Azure, CI/CD, Hybrid

Octave; Houston (TX); Hybrid; USD 150,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Octave is seeking a Principal DevOps Engineer to join our Hybrid team in Texas, coordinating with Richardson-based projects while the search emphasizes cloud deployment and automation. You will shape architecture, drive reliable releases, and lead automation efforts across product lines.

You will regularly write scripts and docs, mentor teams on DevOps best practices, and participate in on-call rotations with occasional evening maintenance to ensure continuous operation.

Qualifications

• Azure infrastructure experience (3+ years).
• Infrastructure-as-Code (e.g., ARM, Terraform, or equivalent).
• CI/CD pipelines—built, maintained, and optimized.
• Claude Code or Codex usage for AI-assisted coding.
• PowerShell scripting proficiency.
• Git version control expertise.
• Deep understanding of the full software development lifecycle.
• Ability to write extensive DevOps-related documentation.

Responsibilities

• Identify, analyze, and resolve system design weaknesses.
• Contribute to the architecture/framework used across multiple products.
• Provide multi-layered technical expertise for next-gen initiatives.
• Collaborate with development and operations for reliable releases and updates.

Skills

Azure infrastructure

Infrastructure-as-Code

CI/CD

Claude Code/Codex

PowerShell

Git

Full SDLC

Documentation

On-call duties

Job description

Octave is seeking a Principal DevOps Engineer to join our Hybrid team in Texas, coordinating with Richardson-based projects while the search emphasizes cloud deployment and automation. You will shape architecture, drive reliable releases, and lead automation efforts across product lines.

You will regularly write scripts and docs, mentor teams on DevOps best practices, and participate in on-call rotations with occasional evening maintenance to ensure continuous operation.