Principal DevOps Engineer (Software Engineering Platforms)

Stellantis; Auburn (AL); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading technology firm is seeking a Principal Engineer for Software Engineering Platforms in Auburn, AL. This role requires expertise in DevOps platforms and guarantees efficient software development through optimized CI/CD processes. Responsibilities include leading platform design, ensuring compliance and security, and mentoring engineering teams. The ideal candidate possesses at least 5 years of experience and a computer science degree, and must work on-site at the headquarters five days per week.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in DevOps platform engineering or software development.
• Strong expertise in CI/CD tools such as GitHub Actions, TeamCity, or similar.
• Deep understanding of infrastructure-as-code tools like Terraform, Ansible, or CloudFormation.

Responsibilities

• Lead the design, implementation, and continuous improvement of DevOps platforms.
• Collaborate with teams to align platform capabilities with requirements.
• Optimize platform performance, scalability, and cost-efficiency.

Skills

DevOps platform engineering

CI/CD tools

Infrastructure as Code (IaC)

Cloud platforms (AWS, Azure)

Containerization (Docker, Kubernetes)

GitOps practices

Education

Bachelor's degree in computer science or related field

Tools

Terraform

Ansible

CloudFormation

GitHub Actions

TeamCity

Job description

Position Overview

The Software Engineering Platforms Principal Engineer is a highly skilled expert responsible for leading the design, implementation, and optimization of DevOps platforms that enable efficient and scalable software development. This role focuses on providing best‑class tools and frameworks for Continuous Integration and Continuous Delivery (CI/CD), infrastructure‑as‑code (IaC), and cloud‑based development pipelines. The Principal Engineer collaborates with internal stakeholders and engineering teams to ensure that DevOps platforms are robust, secure, and optimized for performance.

Key Responsibilities

• DevOps Platform Leadership:
  • Lead the design, implementation, and continuous improvement of DevOps platforms to enable high‑performing development teams.
  • Architect scalable and secure CI/CD pipelines, ensuring consistency and reliability in software delivery.
  • Implement and manage infrastructure‑as‑code (IaC) frameworks, ensuring a repeatable, automated approach to infrastructure provisioning.
• Collaboration & Stakeholder Management:
  • Collaborate with development, security, and infrastructure teams to align platform capabilities with business and technical requirements.
  • Act as a technical advisor to cross‑functional teams, providing guidance on best practices for DevOps and platform engineering.
• Platform Optimization and Automation:
  • Optimize platform performance, scalability, and cost‑efficiency through continuous monitoring and improvement.
  • Lead automation efforts across software delivery pipelines, reducing manual intervention and increasing agility.
  • Implement tools and processes for effective configuration management and automated deployments.
• Security, Compliance, and Reliability:
  • Ensure DevOps platforms adhere to security best practices and compliance requirements, including encryption, access controls, and auditing.
  • Drive strategies for disaster recovery, high availability, and platform resiliency.
• Mentorship and Knowledge Sharing:
  • Mentor and coach engineers, fostering a culture of collaboration, innovation, and technical excellence.
  • Lead initiatives to upskill teams on platform capabilities and DevOps practices.

Basic Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in DevOps platform engineering or software development.
• Bachelor's degree in computer science or related field.
• Strong expertise in CI/CD tools such as GitHub Actions, TeamCity, or similar.
• Deep understanding of infrastructure‑as‑code tools like Terraform, Ansible, or CloudFormation.
• Experience with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure).
• Proficiency with containerization and orchestration (Docker, Kubernetes).
• Strong knowledge of cloud security, compliance frameworks, and best practices for platform security.
• Experience with GitOps, continuous delivery, and deployment automation.
• Familiarity with DevSecOps practices, integrating security into CI/CD workflows.

Location: Auburn Hills, MI. The role requires on‑site presence in our HQ building 5 days per week.