Principal DevOps Engineer (Remote - US)

This position is posted by Jobgether on behalf of a partner company. We are currently looking for a Principal DevOps Engineer in the United States.

In this role, you will drive the strategic direction of DevOps practices, tools, and automation across the organization. You will lead the design, implementation, and optimization of modern DevOps systems that ensure scalability, resilience, and reliability of mission-critical applications. Acting as a technical authority, you will collaborate with engineering, infrastructure, and product teams to streamline delivery pipelines, strengthen infrastructure as code, and enhance observability and security. This is a hands-on leadership role that combines deep technical expertise with the ability to mentor others, champion DevOps best practices, and shape enterprise-wide engineering excellence.

Accountabilities:

• Provide technical leadership and direction in designing, implementing, and optimizing DevOps practices and pipelines.
• Drive the adoption of DevOps principles, automation, and continuous integration/delivery best practices across teams.
• Collaborate closely with software and infrastructure engineers to identify bottlenecks and enhance software delivery efficiency.
• Oversee the implementation of containerized deployments using Docker, Kubernetes, Docker Swarm, and ECS.
• Manage and maintain CI/CD pipelines using tools such as AWS CodePipeline and GitHub Actions.
• Implement Infrastructure as Code (IaC) solutions using CloudFormation, Terraform, and AWS CDK.
• Develop robust monitoring, logging, and security frameworks to support reliable operations.
• Mentor engineers and cross-functional partners to elevate DevOps maturity and operational excellence.
• Continuously evaluate emerging technologies to refine and enhance DevOps processes and infrastructure.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or equivalent practical experience.
• 8+ years of experience in DevOps, systems engineering, or software development.
• Proven expertise with containerization (Docker), orchestration (Kubernetes, ECS, Docker Swarm), and CI/CD pipelines (CodePipeline, GitHub Actions, Bamboo).
• Strong proficiency in Infrastructure as Code using CloudFormation, Terraform, and AWS CDK.
• Hands-on experience with scripting and automation tools such as Python, Bash, and Ansible.
• Solid understanding of monitoring, observability, and security practices within cloud and DevOps ecosystems.
• Excellent communication, leadership, and mentoring skills, with experience guiding cross-functional engineering teams.
• Ability to drive strategic DevOps initiatives and effectively represent the discipline at senior leadership levels.
• Preferred: Master’s degree in a related field and experience working in large-scale cloud environments.

Benefits

• Competitive annual salary between $140,000 – $175,000, plus a 10% Short-Term Incentive Plan.
• Fully remote work option across the U.S., with flexibility for PST or hybrid schedules.
• Comprehensive healthcare coverage including medical, dental, and vision.
• 401(k) plan with company match and financial wellness programs.
• Generous paid time off (PTO), holidays, and paid sick leave.
• Flexible spending accounts (FSA) and employee assistance programs.
• Inclusive and collaborative company culture that values innovation and continuous learning.
• Commitment to fair-chance and equal-opportunity employment.

Jobgether is a Talent Matching Platform that partners with companies worldwide to efficiently connect top talent with the right opportunities through AI-driven job matching.

When you apply, your profile goes through our AI-powered screening process designed to identify top talent efficiently and fairly.
🔍 Our AI evaluates your CV and LinkedIn profile thoroughly, analyzing your skills, experience, and achievements.
📊 It compares your profile to the job’s core requirements and past success factors to determine your match score.
🎯 Based on this analysis, we automatically shortlist the 3 candidates with the highest match to the role.
🧠 When necessary, our human team may perform an additional manual review to ensure no strong profile is missed.

The process is transparent, skills-based, and free of bias — focusing solely on your fit for the role. Once the shortlist is completed, we share it directly with the company that owns the job opening. The final decision and next steps (such as interviews or additional assessments) are then made by their internal hiring team.

Thank you for your interest!