Lead DevOps Engineer

Ladders — United States · Posted ~12 hours ago

Lead Full-time Remote No Visa $125000-$150000 annually

Skills

DevOps CI/CD Azure cloud infrastructure automation secure release practices AI/ML workload operations metrics-driven operations AI machine learning

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Summary ✨ AI‑Generated

A remote US-based opportunity for a Lead DevOps Engineer to drive cloud infrastructure, CI/CD automation, secure releases, and operational excellence. You will work closely with engineering and data teams to support scalable AI and machine-learning workloads, improve deployment reliability, and build resilient cloud systems.

Highlights

Lead DevOps initiatives across cloud, platform, and AI workloads with a strong focus on automation, reliability, secure delivery, and scalable infrastructure. The role offers fully remote work for US-based candidates and competitive annual compensation.

Description

For our client, we are seeking a Lead DevOps Engineer to join the team of a leader in the Information Technology space. This role will lead DevOps efforts across core platform and AI initiatives, helping strengthen how cloud systems are built, deployed, and operated. The position will focus on improving CI/CD reliability, automation, and secure release practices while supporting scalable infrastructure in Azure. You will partner closely with engineering and data teams to keep AI, machine learning, and data workloads running smoothly and to advance operational excellence through metrics-driven execution. Location: Remote - US based candidates only, no visa sponsorship available Compensation: $125,000 – $150,000 annually Responsibilities Lead DevOps initiatives, focusing on core platform and AI projects Enhance and manage CI/CD pipelines with integrated security features Implement automation for cloud deployments, ensuring safe rollbacks and auto-scaling Administer infrastructure as code using Terraform and Azure CLI for ad-hoc tasks Ensure the reliable operation of AI, machine learning, and data workloads Qualifications 5+ years in DevOps or platform engineering roles with demonstrated leadership experience Extensive knowledge of CI/CD processes and tools, especially in Azure ecosystems Expertise in infrastructure-as-code using Terraform and experience with Azure CLI Strong scripting skills in PowerShell, Bash, or Python for automation purposes Experience managing cloud resources, particularly with Azure services such as API Management and Elasticsearch Benefits Opportunity to work on innovative AI and data projects Collaborative work environment fostering mentorship and growth Exposure to a wide range of Azure cloud technologies and services Engagement in the company's strategic goals around operational excellence and metrics-driven success 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.