Senior DevOps Engineer

Peak Performers · Austin, TX · 1 mo ago

HybridEngineering$136k–$163k/yrFull-time

About the role

Serve as a senior technical leader helping define the enterprise DevOps strategy. Develop technical processes that improve efficiency, reduce downtime, and increase performance at scale across development teams. Automate the build and deployment of custom application code throughout the application lifecycle. Build monitoring solutions that improve application visibility and help manage operational workload. Create scalable, deployable infrastructure and educate others on infrastructure as code best practices. Develop container orchestration solutions to support application deployment and lifecycle management in AWS. Act as a DevSecOps SME for development teams and help troubleshoot development toolchain issues. Architect and implement Infrastructure as Code solutions using Terraform and Terraform Cloud. Design and optimize secure, scalable CI/CD/CT pipelines using Azure DevOps or future platform technologies. Drive security automation using SAST, DAST, SCA, and container scanning tools. Mentor, guide, and train junior DevSecOps staff and internal development teams on DevOps best practices. Support the enterprise DevSecOps toolchain across both strategic and operational activities. Collaborate with development, IT operations, and security teams to integrate security into all phases of software delivery. Help design and build a next-generation Integrated Development Platform using GenAI and ML technologies. Lead transformative CI/CD/CT automation, shift-left integrations, and DevSecOps maturity improvements. Support large-scale transitions to AWS ECS using IaC, container orchestration, and zero-downtime strategies. Drive cloud adoption efforts, including cloud governance, FinOps, and IaC, to improve scalability, cost, and innovation. Translate complex initiatives into sprint-driven deliverables and measurable operational outcomes. Work with development teams to understand challenges and design data-driven workflow improvements. Apply security frameworks such as NIST and CIS using automation and policy as code. Develop DevSecOps tooling and process enhancements that support Internal Development Platform goals and platform engineering practices. Align DevSecOps and Platform Engineering initiatives with business objectives to deliver real value.

Responsibilities

Serve as a senior technical leader helping define the enterprise DevOps strategy.
Develop technical processes that improve efficiency, reduce downtime, and increase performance at scale across development teams.
Automate the build and deployment of custom application code throughout the application lifecycle.
Create scalable, deployable infrastructure and educate others on infrastructure as code best practices.
Develop container orchestration solutions to support application deployment and lifecycle management in AWS.
Act as a DevSecOps SME for development teams and help troubleshoot development toolchain issues.
Architect and implement Infrastructure as Code solutions using Terraform and Terraform Cloud.
Design and optimize secure, scalable CI/CD/CT pipelines using Azure DevOps or future platform technologies.
Drive security automation using SAST, DAST, SCA, and container scanning tools.
Mentor, guide, and train junior DevSecOps staff and internal development teams on DevOps best practices.
Support the enterprise DevSecOps toolchain across both strategic and operational activities.
Collaborate with development, IT operations, and security teams to integrate security into all phases of software delivery.
Help design and build a next-generation Integrated Development Platform using GenAI and ML technologies.
Lead transformative CI/CD/CT automation, shift-left integrations, and DevSecOps maturity improvements.
Support large-scale transitions to AWS ECS using IaC, container orchestration, and zero-downtime strategies.
Drive cloud adoption efforts, including cloud governance, FinOps, and IaC, to improve scalability, cost, and innovation.
Translate complex initiatives into sprint-driven deliverables and measurable operational outcomes.
Work with development teams to understand challenges and design data-driven workflow improvements.
Apply security frameworks such as NIST and CIS using automation and policy as code.
Develop DevSecOps tooling and process enhancements that support Internal Development Platform goals and platform engineering practices.
Align DevSecOps and Platform Engineering initiatives with business objectives to deliver real value.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in CS, IT, or related field or equivalent training and experience.
At least 4 years of experience in DevOps and Cloud Engineering/Operations.
At least 3 years of hands-on AWS experience.
SAA, SysOps, SAPro, and DevOps Pro certs preferred.
At least 3 years of software development experience utilizing a modern development language(s) and applicable framework(s).
Expert-level knowledge of Terraform and Terraform Cloud (HCP) for infrastructure automation.
Strong proficiency with CI/CD platforms, particularly Azure DevOps and Jenkins/Cloudbees CI.
Hands-on experience with SonarQube (or an equivalent technology) for code quality analysis.
Deep understanding of observability and performance monitoring with a tool such as Dynatrace, Datadog, Splunk, New Relic, Prometheus+Grafana, and/or ELK Stack.
Extensive knowledge of IAM, secrets management, zero-trust security architectures, and compliance frameworks.
Strong scripting and automation skills in Python, Bash, and/or PowerShell.
Proficiency in both Windows and Linux-based operating systems.
Proven ability to lead initiatives, drive cultural transformation, and influence cross-functional teams.
Excellent work ethic and positive attitude.
Never-ending curiosity and desire to try new things.
Excellent communications skills.

Qualifications

Preferred Certifications in DevOps tools such as Azure DevOps, Jenkins, Terraform, Ansible, and Docker.
Experience building and integrating with APIs.
Experience with Java and Springboot applications.
Experience with AngularJS, NodeJS, or ReactJS applications.
Hashicorp Terraform Associate or Terraform Authoring and Operations Professional certifications.
Experience building an Integrated Development Platform (IDP).
AWS Certifications such as Solutions Architect Associate, Developer Associate, SysOps Associate, ML Engineer Associate, Solutions Architect Professional, DevOps Professional, or any of the AWS Speciality certifications.
Security certifications such as CISSP, CISM, CKS, or OSCP.
Linux administrator certifications.
Knowledge of SRE concepts around application hardening, automated scaling, fault-tolerance, A/B testing.
Experience implementing deployment methods such as blue/green deployments, immutable deployments, rolling deployments, and canary deployments.

Skills

DevOps and Cloud Engineering/Operations experience.
Terraform and Terraform Cloud expertise.
CI/CD platforms proficiency (Azure DevOps, Jenkins/Cloudbees CI).
Code quality analysis tools (SonarQube).
Observability and performance monitoring tools (Dynatrace, Datadog, Splunk, New Relic, Prometheus+Grafana, ELK Stack).
IAM, secrets management, zero-trust security architectures, and compliance frameworks.
Scripting and automation skills in Python, Bash, and PowerShell.
Windows and Linux-based operating systems.
Leadership and team collaboration skills.
Communication and project management skills.
DevSecOps and Security frameworks (NIST, CIS).
Integrated Development Platform (IDP) and GenAI/ML technologies.
Cloud adoption and governance (AWS, FinOps, IaC).
Data-driven workflow improvements.
Security automation tools (SAST, DAST, SCA, container scanning tools).
DevSecOps tooling and process enhancements.
Business objective alignment and initiative translation.

Benefits

Annual performance bonus and merit-based pay increase.
Full time & Direct Hire W2 Position.
Worksite Location: Austin, Tx 78723.
Hybrid Flex Benefits.
Annual leave: Three weeks’ time off for vacation.
Nine paid holidays and two personal days each year.
Day one health, Rx, vision and dental insurance.
Life and disability insurance.
Flexible spending account.
Pet insurance and pet Rx discounts.
Free on-site gym, fitness classes, and health and wellness resources.
Free identity theft protection.
Free student loan repayment and refinancing consultation.
Professional development and tuition reimbursement.
Employee referral bonus.
Free onsite snacks.

Pay

Base Pay Range: $136,408.00 - $163,000.00 Per Year + annual bonus opportunities

Schedule

Full time