Senior Systems DevOps Engineer

Jobtailor; Acton (MA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Jobtailor is seeking an experienced DevOps-focused engineer to design, implement, and optimize CI/CD pipelines and release automation across testing and production environments.

You will administer Linux-based systems, develop IaC tooling, and lead containerization with Docker and Kubernetes to ensure scalable, compliant deployments and robust observability across the platform.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related technical field.
• At least 8 years of experience in DevOps Engineering, Software Engineering, Site Reliability Engineering (SRE), Infrastructure Engineering, or related discipline.
• At least 5 years of hands-on experience designing, implementing, and supporting CI/CD pipelines, release automation, and DevOps workflows.
• At least 3 years of experience developing, integrating, and troubleshooting embedded systems, development boards (e.g., Arduino, Raspberry Pi), and hardware/software interfaces for automated testing.
• At least 3 years of experience integrating Android and iOS devices into automated testing and CI/CD environments.

Responsibilities

• Design, implement, maintain, and optimize CI/CD pipelines for automated build, test, deployment, and release processes.
• Administer, monitor, and troubleshoot Linux-based development, test, and production environments.
• Develop and maintain Infrastructure as Code, automation frameworks, scripts, and tools.
• Lead containerization and orchestration initiatives using Docker and Kubernetes.
• Manage and enhance DevOps platforms, deployment systems, and test automation infrastructure.
• Coordinate deployments across development, testing, and production environments.

Skills

Python

Java

CI/CD

Linux

Terraform

Ansible

Docker

Kubernetes

Git

Cloud platforms

SRE

MQTT

Embedded testing

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field

Tools

Jenkins

Bamboo

GitHub Actions

Terraform CloudFormation

Job description

• Design, implement, maintain, and optimize CI/CD pipelines for automated build, test, deployment, and release processes
• Administer, monitor, and troubleshoot Linux-based development, test, and production environments
• Develop and maintain Infrastructure as Code, automation frameworks, scripts, and tools
• Lead containerization and orchestration initiatives using Docker and Kubernetes
• Design, deploy, and support MQTT-based messaging infrastructure
• Manage and enhance DevOps platforms, deployment systems, and test automation infrastructure
• Collaborate with Software Development, QA, Systems Engineering, Operations, and IT teams
• Support laboratory infrastructure, including network connectivity, servers, storage systems, and hardware-based test environments
• Drive platform reliability through monitoring, observability, alerting, logging, performance tuning, and proactive maintenance
• Lead incident response, root cause analysis, and corrective actions
• Manage application releases and coordinate deployments across development, testing, and production
• Establish and promote DevOps best practices for integration, automation, configuration management, security, and monitoring
• Evaluate and implement improvements to architecture, scalability, resilience, disaster recovery, and operational readiness
• Review, enhance, and extend existing tools, CI/CD pipelines, and test automation frameworks
• Create and maintain technical documentation, architecture diagrams, deployment procedures, runbooks, and troubleshooting guides
• Develop innovative testing methodologies and recommend improvements to product quality, system performance, and design robustness
• Provide technical leadership, mentorship, and guidance to engineers while supporting project planning, estimation, and execution
• Ensure compliance with company quality standards, policies, procedures, and applicable regulatory requirements

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related technical field
• At least 8 years of experience in DevOps Engineering, Software Engineering, Site Reliability Engineering (SRE), Infrastructure Engineering, or a related discipline
• At least 5 years of hands‑on experience designing, implementing, and supporting CI/CD pipelines, release automation, and DevOps workflows
• At least 3 years of experience developing, integrating, and troubleshooting embedded systems, development boards (e.g., Arduino, Raspberry Pi), and hardware/software interfaces supporting automated testing and system integration
• At least 3 years of experience integrating Android and iOS devices into automated testing and CI/CD environments
• Strong programming and scripting skills in Python and Java
• Experience with Linux-based systems, source control, and CI/CD tools such as Jenkins or Bamboo
• Strong troubleshooting, debugging, and problem‑solving skills
• Ability to work effectively in cross‑functional teams and communicate technical concepts clearly
• Advanced Linux and macOS administration experience
• Experience with cloud platforms such as AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud
• Hands‑on experience with Infrastructure as Code (IaC) tools such as Terraform, Ansible, or CloudFormation
• Experience with containerization and orchestration technologies, including Docker and Kubernetes
• Experience designing, deploying, and supporting MQTT‑based messaging solutions in distributed environments
• Experience building and maintaining large‑scale automated testing, validation, and hardware automation environments
• Experience integrating embedded hardware, mobile devices, and cloud services into automated workflows
• Strong knowledge of observability, monitoring, logging, reliability engineering, and GitOps practices
• Experience flashing, configuring, and troubleshooting embedded systems and development boards
• Knowledge of Android and/or iOS platforms, including Xcode and mobile build automation
• Knowledge of cybersecurity principles and secure software delivery practices
• Experience working in regulated environments, including FDA, ISO 13485, IEC 62304, or other medical device standards
• Experience leveraging AI‑assisted development, automation, and troubleshooting tools
• Demonstrated technical leadership, mentoring, and experience leading small cross‑functional teams
• Ability to occasionally lift and move equipment weighing up to 20 lbs
• Ability to reach overhead when working with laboratory and test equipment
• Minimal travel required

Core Competencies

Demonstrates expertise in designing and optimizing CI/CD pipelines, managing Linux-based environments, and implementing Infrastructure as Code using tools like Terraform and Ansible. Proven ability to lead containerization initiatives with Docker and Kubernetes while ensuring compliance with regulatory standards in a collaborative, cross‑functional team environment.