JOB TITLE: Manager, DevOps
JOB SUMMARY
Responsible for leading the team that bridges the gap between software development and product delivery. Oversees the implementation and maintenance of continuous integration / continuous deployment (CI/CD) pipelines, cloud infrastructure, and automation tools to streamline the software delivery process. Collaborates with various departments to optimize workflows, improve system reliability, and enhance overall operational efficiency.Ensures best practices in security, scalability, and performance are followed throughout the development lifecycle.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES
- Provides leadership and direction to the DevOps team, fostering the development and effectiveness of DevOps practices. Coaches team members to ensure they are up to date with the latest tools and methodologies.
- Develops and refines processes that embed reliability into complex, enterprise-scale systems. Implements strategic roadmaps and project plans to drive continuous improvement across the software engineering team.
- Provides hands-on technical leadership, guiding the team in the adoption of cutting-edge technologies and best practices. Mentors staff on advanced techniques and emerging trends in DevOps and cloud infrastructure.
- Monitors and manages the infrastructure supporting both on-premise and cloud-hosted software applications, ensuring optimal performance, scalability, and security.
- Leads efforts to increase automation through the development of CI/CD pipelines and scripting, reducing manual processes and enhancing efficiency.
- Acts as a thought leader and advocate for DevOps principles, fostering a mindset of reliability and collaboration throughout the software development lifecycle. Evangelizes best practices and drives cultural change within the organization.
- Defines and owns key performance indicators (KPIs), monitoring and metrics frameworks, and service level agreements (SLAs) to assess the effectiveness of DevOps processes and ensure continuous improvement.
- Leads the resolution of complex issues, providing clear recommendations and driving decisions that align with business goals. Influences policy and process improvements based on data-driven insights.
- Oversees financial planning and ensures adherence to budgetary constraints, aligning DevOps initiatives with organizational financial goals.
OTHER DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Influences customer and management at project lead level.
Helps shape product security, information security, and cybersecurity practices.
Assists with the review and evaluation of personal performance for team members.
Supports vendor management.
Participates in regulatory and safety reviews.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS
Education
Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or, equivalent of education and experience sufficient to successfully perform the essential functions of the job may be considered.
Experience
- Minimum 8 years experience
- Minimum 3 years experience managing Dev Ops teams
- Requires experience with mission critical applications, preferably medical products/devices.
- Knowledge of regulatory requirements preferred.
Skills
- Demonstrated ability to manage and lead teamsdemonstrating strong leadership in managing and guiding teams to achieve operational excellence.
- Possesses well-rounded understanding of multiple software technologies, enabling effective cross-functional collaboration.
- Proficiency in modern software development practices.
- Skilled in software development, with a strong preference for experience in C#, C++, and/or Python.
- Demonstrates creativity and initiative in identifying and solving complex technical challenges.
- Experienced with source code management tools, with a strong preference for GitHub.
- Proven experience in implementing automation, virtualization, orchestration, and CI/CD pipelines to streamline development processes.
- Strong experience with configuration management tools, ensuring consistency and reliability across environments.
- Deep understanding of modern cloud platforms, microservices architectures, and CI/CD practices, with a strong preference for expertise in the Azure ecosystem.
- Skilled in applying risk analysis and mitigation methodologies to ensure project success.
- Strong commitment to quality and continuous improvement, with experience in highly regulated environments such as medical device development preferred.
- Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing.
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An equivalent competency level acquired through a variation of these qualifications may be considered.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
Typical Office Environment requirements include: reading, speaking, hearing, close vision, walking, bending, sitting, and occasional lifting up to 20 pounds.
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an associate to successfully perform the essential duties of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential duties.