United States onlyJob Description:
We areseekinga highly experiencedStaff DevOps Engineerto design, build, and evolve our platform engineering and delivery capabilities. This roleoperatesat the intersection ofsoftware development, systems engineering, and automation, enabling reliable, scalable, and secure systems across the enterprise.
As a senior technical leader, you will influence architecture, drive automation strategy, and partner closely with SRE, development, and other infrastructure teams to improvedelivery velocity, operational resilience, and developer experience.
Responsibilities:
Platform & Infrastructure Engineering
Design and manage scalable,highly availableinfrastructure acrossacloudenvironment
Define infrastructure-as-code standards and reusable patterns (Terraform, CloudFormation, etc.)
Partner with SRE to improve reliability, performance, and fault tolerance of critical systems
CI/CD & Release Engineering
Architect andmaintainCI/CD pipelines to support automated build, test, and deployment workflows
Collaborate with SRE team to improverelease reliability through automation, standardization, and observability
Collaborate with Change/Release Management to align pipelines with governance and risk controls
Automation & Developer Enablement
Build internal tools and automation frameworks to reduce manual operational effort
Enable self-service infrastructure and deployment capabilities for engineering teams
Drive adoption ofGitOps, pipeline-as-code, and environment standardization practices
Systems Engineering & Operations
Support andoptimizeLinux/Unix-based systems and containerized workloads
Troubleshoot complex production issues across application, infrastructure, and network layers
Contribute to incident response, root cause analysis, and continuous improvement efforts
Security & Compliance
Embed security best practices into pipelines and infrastructure (DevSecOps)
Implement secrets management, identity integration, and secure communication patterns (TLS/mTLS, IAM)
Ensure systems meet enterprise compliance and audit requirements
Technical Leadership
Serve as a technical mentor and escalation point for DevOps and engineering teams
Influence architecture decisions and long-term platform strategy
Drive cross-team alignment on tooling, standards, and best practices
Minimum Qualifications
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the minimum knowledge, skill, and/or abilityrequired.
Bachelor degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field (Masterdegree preferred)
10+ years of professional experience in software development, with a strongtrack recordof delivering high-quality software solutions.
Proficiencyin one or more programming languages such as Java, Python, or JavaScript.
Experience with UI frameworks (e.g., React, Angular, Django, Flask)
Experience with API frameworks (e.g., Spring Boot, Express).
Deep understanding of database systems and SQL, with experience in designing andoptimizingdatabase schemas or usage patterns.
Strong knowledge of application architecture and design patterns
Strong problem-solving skills with the ability to analyze complex technical problems and propose/implement effective solutions.
Excellent communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to work effectively in a team environment and interact with stakeholders at all levels.
Preferred
Experience with cloud computing platforms (e.g., AWS, Google Cloud) and containerization technologies (e.g., Docker).
Knowledge of Infrastructure as a Serviceconceptsand tooling (Cloud Formation,Teraform, etc.), deployment automation tools (Jenkins, GitHub Actions, etc.)
Knowledge ofAgilesoftware development methodologies such as Agileor Kanban.
Previousexperience in leading or mentoring junior engineers.
Competencies
Customer Service: Exceptional attitude and a passion for providing outstanding service to internal customers.
Attention to Detail: Thoroughnessinaccomplishinga task through concern for all the areas involved, no matter how small. Monitors and checks work or information and plans and organizes time and resources efficiently
Analytical Skills:Collects and researches data; Designs workflows and procedures;Identifiesdata relationships and dependencies.
Communications:Exhibitsgood listening and comprehension. Expresses ideas and thoughts in verbal and written form. Keeps others adequately informed.Selectsandusesappropriate communicationmethods.
Managing People:Develops subordinates’ skills and encourages growth; provides direction and guidance; reacts well under pressure; motivates others to perform well andexhibitsconfidence in self and others.
Problem Solving: Ability to solve issues efficiently and quickly.
Relationship Management: Manages interactions to service and support to the organization;establishescredibility with all interactions.
Teamwork:Contributes to building a positive team spirit. Exhibits objectivity and openness to others' views.
For over 175 years, Penn Mutual has empowered individuals, families and businesses on the journey to achieve their financial goals. Through our partnership with Financial Professionals across the U.S., we help instill the confidence and reliability that comes from a stronger financial future. Penn Mutual and its affiliates offer a comprehensive suite of competitive products and services to meet the unique needs of Financial Professionals and their clients, including life insurance, annuities, wealth management and institutional asset management. To learn more, including current financial strength ratings, visitwww.pennmutual.com.
Penn Mutual is committed toEqual Employment Opportunity(EEO). We provide employment and advancement opportunities to all qualified applicants and associates, according to applicable laws. This is reflected in our practices for hiring, placement, promotion, transfer, demotion, layoff, termination, recruitment, compensation, selection or training, and all other terms and conditions of employment. All employment-related decisions and practices are free from unlawful discrimination. This includes: race, creed, color, national origin, ancestry, citizenship age, gender (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, domestic partnership or civil union status, marital status, genetic information, disability, religious observance or practice, liability, veteran status or any other classification protected under applicable law.
