Manager, DevOps & Cloud Platform

Ryan LLC; Plano (TX); Hybrid; USD 161,000 - 220,440; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work options

Generous PTO

14-weeks of paid leave for new parents

Monthly gym membership reimbursement

401(k) with employer match

Tuition reimbursement after one year

Fertility assistance program

Four-week company-paid sabbatical after five years

Job summary

Ryan LLC in Plano, Texas, seeks a Manager, DevOps / Cloud Platform to lead a team in cloud infrastructure automation for Azure and AWS, focusing on CI/CD and developer experience. The role emphasizes fostering a high-performance culture and embedding DevSecOps best practices.

The ideal candidate boasts over 8 years in DevOps, 2 years in leadership, and expertise in CI/CD tools. Offering hybrid work options and generous benefits, this role is pivotal for driving platform reliability and developer productivity.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of experience in DevOps, cloud engineering, or platform engineering.
• 2+ years of people leadership experience.
• Strong experience with CI/CD tools (Harness, GitHub Actions, Jenkins).
• Hands-on AWS and/or Azure expertise from architecture to operations.
• Extensive Terraform and Infrastructure-as-Code experience.
• Advanced knowledge of public cloud architecture and operations (Azure and AWS).
• Familiarity with programming languages such as Java, NodeJS, Python, Unix shell.

Responsibilities

• Lead and mentor DevOps / Cloud Engineers; manage performance and development plans.
• Oversee CI/CD standardization for Java, .Net, and Node.js.
• Guide Terraform and Infrastructure as Code standards.
• Promote inclusion, trust, and engagement across distributed teams.
• Act as a trusted advisor to stakeholders by translating business needs into technical solutions.

Skills

DevOps experience

Cloud engineering

CI/CD tools

AWS expertise

Azure expertise

Terraform

Kubernetes

Stakeholder management

Job description

About the Role

We are seeking a Manager, DevOps / Cloud Platform to lead a team responsible for CI/CD, Internal Developer Portal (IDP), and cloud infrastructure automation in Azure and AWS. This role combines technical depth with people leadership and drives platform reliability, observability, developer experience, and DevOps maturity across the organization.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and mentor DevOps / Cloud Engineers; manage performance and development plans.
• Foster a culture of collaboration, continuous learning, and accountability.
• Oversee CI/CD standardization for Java, .Net, and Node.js workloads.
• Drive Internal Developer Portal adoption and golden path enablement.
• Guide Terraform and Infrastructure as Code standards and guardrails.
• Embed DevSecOps best practices into pipelines and cloud platforms.
• Lead Proof‑of‑Concept initiatives for new tools and automation improvements.
• People lead, mentor, and develop a high‑performing team. Provide career guidance, performance feedback, and coaching.
• Promote inclusion, trust, and engagement across distributed teams.
• Client partner with internal engineering teams to deliver scalable, reliable, and secure DevOps platforms.
• Act as a trusted advisor to stakeholders by translating business needs into technical solutions.
• Ensure responsive, high‑quality service and proactive communication with stakeholders.
• Align platform capabilities with client needs to maximize business impact. Value automation, operational efficiency, and cloud cost optimization across Azure and AWS.
• Deliver self‑service platform capabilities to accelerate developer productivity.
• Establish and enforce best practices in CI/CD, infrastructure as code, and observability.
• Continuously improve service reliability, scalability, and performance while minimizing risk.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of experience in DevOps, cloud engineering, or platform engineering.
• 2+ years of people leadership experience.
• Strong experience with CI/CD tools (Harness, GitHub Actions, Jenkins).
• Hands‑on AWS and/or Azure expertise from architecture to operations.
• Extensive Terraform and Infrastructure‑as‑Code experience.
• Advanced knowledge of public cloud architecture and operations (Azure and AWS).
• Familiarity with programming languages such as Java, NodeJS, Python, Unix shell.
• Hands‑on experience with Kubernetes, containers, and service mesh technologies.
• Strong collaboration, transparency, and stakeholder management skills.

Certifications

• AWS and/or Azure certifications (Professional‑level preferred).

Supervisory Responsibilities

• Directly supervise a team of DevOps and cloud platform engineers.
• Manage recruitment, onboarding, training, and performance.
• Allocate resources effectively across projects and operations.
• Establish clear goals and accountability for the team.

Compensation

• Base salary ranges vary by location (e.g., $161,000–$220,440 for certain California roles).

Benefits

• Hybrid work options.
• Award‑winning culture.
• Generous PTO and 14‑weeks of 100% paid leave for new parents (adoption included).
• Monthly gym membership reimbursement or gym equipment reimbursement.
• 401(k) with employer match.
• Tuition reimbursement after one year of service.
• Fertility assistance program.
• Four‑week company‑paid sabbatical after five years of service.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Ryan, LLC is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to compliance with all applicable laws prohibiting employment discrimination. It is our policy to take all employment actions and make all employment decisions without regard to race, color, religion, creed, gender, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, ancestry, age, marital status, citizenship status, genetic predisposition or carrier status, disability, military status, or other protected status under applicable law. We provide accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities.