Lead DevOps Automation Engineer

Excella

Lead DevOps Automation Engineer at Excella providing technical mentorship in Continuous Delivery. Driving DevOps automation and ensuring high-quality software delivery.

Posted 7/15/2026full-timeRemote • Virginia • 🇺🇸 United StatesSenior💰 $149,469 - $213,019 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in leading the design and implementation of enterprise DevOps solutions, with a strong focus on CI/CD tools, cloud security, and automation strategies. Proven ability to mentor teams and communicate effectively with stakeholders to align DevOps practices with business objectives.

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DevOps LeadershipCI/CD Tools ExpertiseCloud Security ManagementAutomation ScriptingConfiguration Management

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Hard Skills

DevOpsAutomationCloud EngineeringCI/CDScriptingInfrastructure DeploymentTest AutomationVersion ControlConfiguration ManagementTest Data Management

Soft Skills

CommunicationMentorshipStakeholder Engagement

Tools & Technologies

GitLabJenkinsDockerKubernetesAWSAzureAnsibleChefPuppetBash

Industry Keywords

DevOps Best PracticesDORA MetricsAgile MethodologiesIAMNetwork Access Management

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

AnsibleAWSAzureChefCloudDockerGoJavaScriptJenkinsKubernetesNode.jsPackerPuppetPythonRuby

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead the design and implementation of enterprise DevOps solutions, aligning with business goals.
Define and enforce DevOps best practices across multiple teams, optimizing pipelines for scalability and efficiency.
Architect and manage automated infrastructure deployment in cloud environments.
Guide security integration into CI/CD pipelines, ensuring compliance with industry standards.
Optimize test automation strategies to enhance system reliability and deployment confidence.
Develop test data management solutions, ensuring high-quality data for automated testing.
Influence tooling and technology choices for version control, CI/CD, and infrastructure automation.
Provide mentorship and technical guidance to other DevOps Engineers.
Communicate DevOps strategy and progress to stakeholders and clients.

Requirements

What you’ll need

6+ years of experience in DevOps, automation, or cloud engineering.
Proven leadership experience in enterprise-level automation solutions.
Expertise in CI/CD tools (GitLab, Jenkins, Bamboo, CircleCI, TravisCI).
Advanced scripting and automation skills in Python, Ruby, Go, Node.js, C#.
Strong understanding of cloud security, IAM, and network access management in AWS and/or Azure.
Strong command-line skills with Bash or PowerShell.
Established experience creating, deploying, and orchestrating code changes using tools such as Docker, Kubernetes, Docker Swarm, Elastic Container Service.
Experience in AWS and Azure.
Strong background in configuration management tools (Ansible, Chef, Puppet, Packer).
Familiarity with DORA metrics, DevOps Research and Assessment, and Agile methodologies.
Excellent communication skills, engaging executive stakeholders and decision-makers.

Benefits

Comp & perks

top of industry medical, dental, and vision benefits with multiple options to choose from
employer-contributed health savings account
infertility coverage
orthodontia options
8 weeks of Parental Leave
discounted pet insurance
Care.com membership with 3 back-up emergency child or elder care days annually
15 days of paid vacation
6 federal holidays
4 floating holidays
bonus eligibility starting day one
multiple options for technology needs through TechEleX program including hardware replacement
internet reimbursement of $25 per month
3 days of paid professional development every year
mindfulness and overall well-being support through wellness events, HeadSpace membership, and mental health coverage through medical plans