Senior DevOps Engineer

BLUE ORIGIN

Senior DevOps Engineer leading CI/CD initiatives for space mission infrastructure at Blue Origin. Collaborating with cross-functional teams to implement scalable and secure DevOps practices.

Posted 7/23/2026full-timeDenver • Colorado, Washington • 🇺🇸 United StatesSenior💰 $181,626 - $276,539 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in designing and implementing CI/CD pipelines, with a strong focus on automation, monitoring, and system reliability. Proficient in leading architectural discussions and mentoring teams on best practices in DevOps and safety-critical software development.

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CI/CD Pipeline DevelopmentAWS Advanced KnowledgeLinux and Docker ExperienceInfrastructure as Code (Terraform/CloudFormation)Monitoring and Analysis

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Hard Skills

PythonGitLabContainerization TechnologiesKubernetesRancherRKE2LonghornMonitoring Tools (Alloy, Loki, Prometheus)Software Defined NetworkingContinuous Integration and Delivery

Soft Skills

Team CollaborationMentoringCommunicationProblem SolvingTrust Building

Tools & Technologies

AWSDockerTerraformCloudFormationGitHashicorp ConsulHashicorp VaultVPCSubnetsFirewalls

Industry Keywords

DevOps PracticesSafety-Critical Software DevelopmentSystem ReliabilityAutomationDeployment Frequency

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

AWSCloudConsulDockerFirewallsKubernetesLinuxPrometheusPythonTerraformVault

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead in architectural discussions to advocate for scalable and secure DevOps practices.
Design and implement monitoring solutions to proactively identify issues, ensuring system reliability and performance.
Lead initiatives to enhance automation, improve deployment frequency, and reduce manual interventions.
Conduct regular audits of CI/CD pipelines to ensure compliance with industry standards and best practices.
Develop and maintain dashboards and reports to provide insights into system performance and team productivity.
Engage in code reviews, pair programming, and technical workshops to foster a culture of learning and innovation.
Collaborate with developers and program managers to design and develop CI/CD pipelines for avionics software deployed to development hardware, simulated environments, and hardware-in-the-loop systems.
Train, guide, and mentor team members on CI/CD best practices.
Set direction and goals for the team regarding project impact, product quality, and engineering efficiency.
Collect and analyze data to understand and troubleshoot pipeline performance.
Understand the safety-critical software development process and create tools to enhance its efficiency and effectiveness.

Requirements

What you’ll need

BS or higher degree in Computer Science or related technical field involving coding (e.g., physics or mathematics), or equivalent practical experience.
8+ years professional experience minimum.
Experience with Linux, Docker, Continuous Integration and Delivery.
Experience developing and owning CI/CD pipelines that deliver high quality work to customers continuously.
Experience improving stability through monitoring, analysis, thoughtful code reviews, and detailed feedback.
Advanced knowledge and experience with AWS and its tools.
Familiarity with Infrastructure as Code and technologies used to achieve this (Terraform/CloudFormation).
Hands-on experience with software defined networking (VPC, Subnets, Firewalls, VPNs, etc.).
Hands-on experience with containerization technologies (such as Docker) and orchestration platforms (such as Kubernetes).
Hands-on experience with Rancher for centralized management, provisioning, and governance of Kubernetes clusters across distributed environments.
Proficiency with RKE2 (Rancher Kubernetes Engine 2), including cluster deployment, upgrades, and hardening in security-conscious environments.
Experience implementing and operating Longhorn for distributed block storage, including volume management, backups/snapshots, and disaster recovery.
In depth knowledge with the following tools: Alloy, Loki, Prometheus, Hashicorp Consul, Hashicorp Vault.
Experience deploying to, and managing, an on-premises/cloud hybrid infrastructure solution.
Experience improving stability through monitoring, analysis, thoughtful code reviews, and detailed feedback.
Experience with Python.
Experience with GitLab.
Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
Proven understanding of source control tools and concepts such as git workflows, versioning, branching.
Ability to earn trust, maintain positive and professional relationships.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Medical, dental, vision, basic and supplemental life insurance
Paid parental leave
Short and long-term disability
401(k) with a company match of up to 5%
Education Support Program
Stock Options for all regular employees (working at least 20 hours/week)
Paid Time Off: Up to four (4) weeks per year based on weekly scheduled hours, and up to 14 company-paid holidays.
Dependent on role type and job level, employees may be eligible for benefits and bonuses based on the company's intent to reward individual contributions and enable them to share in the company's results, or other factors at the company's sole discretion. Bonus amounts and eligibility are not guaranteed and subject to change and cancellation. Please check with your recruiter for more details.