Lead DevOps Automation Engineer

Responsibilities

• Develop and support tools and infrastructure for SDLC pipelines and configuration management
• Architect, implement, and deploy CI/CD pipelines for software and infrastructure delivery
• Lead knowledge sharing of standards, technical approaches, and tooling capabilities across the team
• Communicate technical strategies and implementation status to stakeholders
• Troubleshoot and resolve issues within team-owned infrastructure and platforms
• Drive continuous improvement of tools, processes, and platform capabilities
• Plan, install, and upgrade tools and infrastructure in alignment with platform needs
• Promote and advocate for DevOps best practices, standards, and platform capabilities across the organization
• Represent stakeholder requirements and collaborate with cross-functional teams across the enterprise
• Lead or facilitate critical incident response and escalation activities as needed
• Manage work intake through Agile processes and team workflows
• Track and report platform KPIs for stakeholder visibility and decision-making
• Participate in on-call rotation and provide after-hours support as required

Qualifications

• Experience designing, implementing, and managing CI/CD pipelines using tools such as GitHub, Azure DevOps, Artifactory, Jenkins, Octopus Deploy, and related technologies
• Experience with infrastructure-as-code and configuration management tools such as Terraform, ARM templates, CloudFormation, Ansible, Chef, Puppet, Salt, or DSC
• Strong scripting and automation experience using languages such as Python, JavaScript, Bash, PowerShell, Ruby, Go, or C#
• Experience developing software or automation solutions using at least one modern programming language (e.g., Python, JavaScript, Go, C#)
• Experience working with enterprise platforms, operating systems, web applications, and microservices architectures
• Experience working with containerized environments, including Docker, Kubernetes, or other container orchestration platforms, with the ability to deploy, support, and troubleshoot containerized workloads
• Experience with web and API technologies, including REST, JSON, XML, SOAP, and related standards
• Knowledge of API authentication and authorization mechanisms, including OAuth
• Working knowledge of networking concepts and troubleshooting (TCP/IP, DNS, load balancing, reverse proxies, SSL/TLS)
• Knowledge of cloud platforms and architectures across public cloud providers (e.g., Azure, AWS), including services such as Blob Storage, EC2, S3, Cosmos DB, Azure Functions, AKS, and EKS
• Knowledge of IT security, system administration, and infrastructure best practices
• Experience working with web server technologies such as NGINX, Apache, Tomcat, and IIS
• Experience administering and maintaining servers and environments
• Strong troubleshooting and analytical skills
• Excellent communication, technical writing, and documentation skills
• Demonstrated ability to collaborate effectively and build strong relationships with team members and stakeholders

What Makes You an Ideal Candidate?

• 6-8 years of experience with automation technologies with at least 2 years of experience with container and/or container orchestration management
• 3-5 years of experience with modern SDLC automation preferred
• High School Diploma or equivalent required
• Bachelor’s Degree in related field or equivalent experience required

What We Offer

• Generous benefits package available on day one to include: 401K matching, bonding leave for new parents (12 weeks, 100% paid), tuition assistance, training, GM employee auto discount, community service pay and nine company holidays.
• Our Culture: Our team members define and shape our culture — an environment that welcomes innovative ideas, fosters integrity, and creates a sense of community and belonging. Here we do more than work — we thrive.
• Career opportunities and professional growth
• Flexible hybrid work environment, 2-days a week in office

Compensation

• Competitive pay and bonus eligibility