NiCE · 5 hours ago
Hands-On DevOps Group Lead
Richardson, TX
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
7+ years expNiCE is a leading innovation powerhouse known for its software products that enhance customer experiences and ensure public safety. The Hands-On DevOps Group Lead will manage a team of DevOps engineers while driving the design and optimization of cloud infrastructure and CI/CD practices, ensuring high standards of reliability and security.
Enterprise SoftwareInformation TechnologyRobotic Process Automation (RPA)SecuritySoftware
Responsibilities
Designing & Implementing scalable, secure, and cost-efficient cloud infrastructure on AWS
Leading & Mentoring an Agile team of DevOps engineers, providing technical guidance and fostering a culture of collaboration and continuous improvement
Enhancing Infrastructure as Code practices using CloudFormation, Terraform, and CDK for automated, repeatable deployments
Optimizing & Automating CI/CD pipelines with tools like Jenkins and GitHub Actions to accelerate delivery and improve reliability
Establishing & Maintaining the branching and merging strategies for managing the releases
Driving containerization and orchestration strategies using Docker and EKS/ECS for high availability and fault tolerance
Developing advanced automation scripts in Python, Groovy, Shell, and JavaScript to streamline operations and eliminate manual tasks
Implementing robust monitoring and logging solutions (Prometheus, Grafana, ELK) to ensure proactive issue detection and resolution
Collaborating globally with R&D teams and stakeholders to align infrastructure initiatives with business goals
Ensuring compliance and security best practices across infrastructure and application layers
Qualification
Required
7+ years in DevOps or related roles, with at least 2 years in a leadership or mentoring capacity
Deep knowledge of AWS services, cloud security, and cost optimization strategies
Strong proficiency in CloudFormation and Terraform; AWS CDK experience is a plus
Hands-on experience with Docker and Kubernetes/EKS/ECS
Advanced experience with Jenkins, GitHub Actions, and pipeline optimization
Expert-level skills in Python, Groovy, Shell, and JavaScript
Proven ability to implement and manage monitoring solutions like Prometheus, Grafana, and ELK
Passion for leveraging AI/ML to optimize DevOps processes, such as predictive scaling, anomaly detection, and intelligent automation
Ability to lead, mentor, and grow a technical team while remaining hands-on
Strong interpersonal and communication skills for effective collaboration across global teams
BS in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Math, related field or 7+ years of professional experience in enterprise application development & engineering
Preferred
Experience in building and scaling Agile DevOps teams
Familiarity with cost governance and FinOps practices
Exposure to multi-cloud environments or hybrid architectures
Knowledge of security compliance frameworks
Experience with agentic AI workflows, integrating into DevOps processes
Company
NiCE
NiCE is transforming the world with AI that puts people first.
5001-10000 employees
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Funding
Current Stage
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Leadership Team
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David Gustafson
VP, GM of Platform
Matt Reading
VP, Customer Succes
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