Principal DevOps Engineer-REMOTE
For our client, we are seeking a Principal Devops Engineer-REMOTE to join the team of a leader in the Technical Services space. This role will lead technical work focused on secure, reliable systems and risk-aware execution. You will work across engineering, product, operations, and business stakeholders to translate complex requirements into practical technology solutions. The position offers the opportunity to influence architecture, execution quality, and the technology capabilities that enable long-term growth within a Technical Services environment. Location: Remote - US based candidates only, no visa sponsorship available Compensation: $130,000 – $155,000 annually
Responsibilities
- Understand and apply DevOps best practices for version control, automation, and monitoring
- Collaborate with engineering teams to provide technical solutions and mentor other DevOps engineers
- Design and maintain scalable tools and pipelines for software systems
- Drive improvements in product availability, performance, and security
- Manage cloud production systems with a focus on monitoring and feature health assessments
- Work alongside product management to ensure system designs prioritize high availability
- Evaluate and integrate new technologies into the existing stack
Qualifications
- Demonstrated success in implementing DevOps processes with a strong grasp of infrastructure and automation tools
- Hands-on experience with Docker, Kubernetes, and related image management technologies
- Five years of experience with automation and deployment tools like Terraform and Ansible
- Five years of experience with build systems including Jenkins and Bitbucket Pipelines
- Proficient in shell scripting and Python, aiding in automating workflows
- Familiarity with enterprise logging solutions such as Datadog and experience with PostgreSQL
Benefits
- Comprehensive medical, dental, vision, and life insurance
- Paid holidays plus Paid Time Off (PTO)
- 401(k) plan with contributions
- Long-term and short-term disability insurance
- Paid parental leave to support family needs
- Employee Stock Purchase Plan for investment opportunities
Our client is an equal opportunity employer. We encourage you to apply even if you don’t meet every qualification—your background could be exactly what this team needs.