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Lead DevOps Engineer

Details
  • Req No : 105396
  • Number of Position : 1
  • Priority : High
Location

Chicago, IL 60606, USA

Employment Type
  • Work Authorization Status : greencard, uscitizen

    Location : Hybrid-4 Days/Week

Technical Profile
  • Position Title : Lead DevOps Engineer
  • Professional Experience : 8
  • Primary Skills : Azure DevOps, Checkmarks, Datadog, Docker
  • Additional Notes : fulltime

Contact

Anant N Awatare

Anant N Awatare

anna@ptechpartners.com

The Lead DevOps Engineer will partner with IT Delivery Teams to ensure code, services and products seamlessly move from development through rollout and into production. Work requires scripting and coding with an eye on automation and continuous integration so that deployments can be broken down and distributed across multiple development and test teams for the implementation of web-based application development projects.

This is a hands-on role that requires analytical thinking, technical aptitude and an ability to work closely with members of the development, infrastructure security, and solution architecture teams (i.e., engineers and testers). Resources to do the job require reliance on technical knowledge of Azure DevOps implementation and administration, .NET, structured programming concepts, containerization, micro services, architecture and process enhancement to support the bank’s development and testing efforts. General direction is received from the Sr. Manager, Modern Engineering.

How you’ll make an impact:

  • Enhancing Automation and Efficiency: The Lead DevOps Engineer will significantly improve the bank's software development lifecycle by implementing and managing CI/CD pipelines, automating infrastructure provisioning, and ensuring seamless integration and deployment, thereby enhancing overall efficiency, and reducing time-to-market for new features and services.
  • Strengthening Security and Compliance: By implementing security best practices and ensuring compliance with performance, security, availability, and recoverability standards, the Lead DevOps Engineer will play a crucial role in safeguarding the bank's IT infrastructure and maintaining the integrity of its operations.
  • Fostering Innovation and Collaboration: The Lead DevOps Engineer will drive the adoption of DevSecOps culture and capabilities across Agile product delivery teams, mentor junior engineers, and collaborate with various teams to design and deploy innovative solutions, ultimately contributing to the bank's technological advancement and competitive edge.

What you can expect:

  • Set up CI/CD pipelines to support automated deployment of resources to Cloud environments, all at medium to high level of complexity
  • This is a hands-on role that develops and supports build and release automation pipelines. You will be part of the team that will deploy a highly available full software stack in public/ private clouds
  • Design, implement, and manage CI/CD pipelines. Automate infrastructure provisioning and configuration.
  • Collaborate with development teams to ensure seamless integration and deployment.
  • Implement security best practices and ensure compliance.
  • Mentor and guide junior DevOps engineers.
  • Proactively identifies system and process risks and recommend/implement process improvements
  • Remediate gaps and support the automation requirements of continuous integration and continuous deployment
  • Identify and develop metrics and dashboards to monitor adoption and maturity of DevOps
  • Expertise in Docker/Containerization and Kubernetes
  • Ability to contribute to architecture discussions around technology controls and their implementation in a DevOps/Cloud environment
  • Work collaboratively with architecture, security and other engineers to estimate, design, code, deploy and support working software / technology components
  • Foster the adoption of DevSecOps culture and capabilities across Agile product delivery teams
  • Work in an Agile/Scrum environment; planning, estimating, and completing tasks on
  • Liaison with Agile Delivery Process teams to support necessary configurations/setup in Azure DevOps (ADO) for Agile ceremonies
  • Participate in various technology Center of Excellence and evenagelise DevSecOps methodologies.
  • Work with development and support teams to design improved deployment, provisioning and integration workflows, ensure environments stability and identify areas and plans for improvement
  • Contribute to new technology, vendor package and tool road mapping, evaluation and introduction
  • Ensure compliance with Performance, Security, Availability, Recoverability standards and policies and provide Monitoring recommendations for tasks of low to medium level of complexity

What you’ll bring:

  • 7+ years of demonstrable software engineering and DevOps experience
  • 7+ years working in SCRUM/Agile software development environment
  • Experience deploying and administering Continuous integration tools such as Azure DevOps, Jenkins, TeamCity, Octopus or Bamboo
  • Expertise with Infrastructure cloud tools such as Terraform, Docker, Podman, Helm etc.
  • Expertise with integrating Static Application Security Testing (SAST) using Checkmarx and other tools
  • Expertise with Code quality scans using Sonarqube and others
  • Expertise with automated testing solutions for unit testing, integration and system testing
  • Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent experience. Computer Science or related field preferred.
  • Strong cloud engineering experience primarily with Azure and AWS.
  • Expertise in working with Terraform, Ansible, and/or Chef for infrastructure automation and configuration
  • Expertise with Docker and Kubernetes on platforms such as AWS ECS and AWS EKS
  • Expertise with programming languages such as Python, C++ is a must
  • Expertise with Application Performance Monitoring (APM) tools such as Datadog and others
  • Expertise with SQL databases such as MySQL and PostgreSQL, NoSQL databases like AWS Dynamo DB and MongoDB, graph DB such as Neo4J, AWS Neptune.
  • Expertise with project management and workflow tools and concepts such as Jira, Agile, Scrum/Kanban, etc.
  • Proficiency in cross-platform scripting language and build tools (Python,ANT,Artifactory,Groovy, MS Build,NuGet)
  • Proficiency in OOP software development using C# or similar languages
  • Ability to define scalable and secure CI/CD pipelines
  • Understanding of deployment strategies using Docker for containerization
  • Experience with pair programming using GitHub Copilot
  • Strong communication/presentation skills and ability to explain protocol, processes, and cloud architecture with team and management.
     

Salary: $150,000- $180,000 per year ( depends on experience level)

Benefits: Medical Insurance, PTO, 401 (k) and more.

About Us

Peterson Technology Partners (PTP) is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to creating a transparent, inclusive, and human-centered hiring experience.

For more than 27 years, PTP has operated as one of the top IT staffing and recruiting firms in the USA—built on trust, long-term partnerships, and technical excellence.

Based in the Chicago suburb of Park Ridge, IL, our team of more than 500 employees and consultants is dedicated to:

  • Helping every client make the best hiring decisions possible
  • Matching professionals with the right IT jobs and career opportunities

As part of that commitment, we believe in providing clear information about how our hiring technologies work and how your data is used. The following section outlines our AI-assisted interview process and your rights as a candidate.

AI-Assisted Interview Experience (Pete & Gabi – Rebecca):

To provide a consistent, fair, and flexible experience for all candidates, we use AI-assisted tools to support parts of the interview process. This includes our proprietary AI platform Pete & Gabi, which includes AI recruiter Rebecca.

These AI hiring tools help us:

  • Transcribe interviews
  • Summarize candidate responses
  • Generate job-related insights
  • Streamline communication and scheduling

Please note that:

  • The AI does NOT make hiring decisions; all decisions are made by our human recruiters, hiring managers, or client partners.
  • The AI does not evaluate facial expressions, emotions, or physical traits; it is used only to support fairness, consistency, and efficiency.

If you prefer a non-AI interview format, we will gladly provide an alternative.

Technical or Case Interviews (Role-Dependent):

When applying for certain tech jobs, you may participate in:

  • A technical interview
  • A coding challenge
  • A case study
  • A client-specific assessment

We will always explain what to expect in advance so you can prepare with confidence.

Human Review & Selection: +

Every candidate’s profile—including interviews, conversations, and assessments—is reviewed by experienced recruiters and hiring leaders.

AI insights may assist with organization and evaluation, but final decisions are always human-driven.

Your Rights as a Candidate: +

At PTP, every candidate has the right to:

  • Request a non-AI interview path
  • Ask how your data is being used
  • Request access to transcripts or interview recordings
  • Request deletion of your AI-recorded interview
  • Receive clear, timely communication

Our goal is to ensure you feel respected, informed, and supported throughout your experience.

Our Commitment: +

For more than 27 years, PTP has focused on putting people first—candidates, consultants, employees, and clients.

We’re committed to a hiring process that is:

  • Transparent
  • Compliant
  • Equitable
  • Powered by innovative technology that enhances—not replaces—human judgment

Welcome to the future of hiring at Peterson Technology Partners.

We’re excited to learn more about you.

Equal Employment Opportunity: +

Peterson Technology Partners is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic.

Lead DevOps Engineer

Details
  • Req No : 105396
  • Number of Position : 1
  • Priority : High
Location

Chicago, IL 60606, USA

Employment Type
  • Work Authorization Status : greencard, uscitizen

    Location : Hybrid-4 Days/Week

Technical Profile
  • Position Title : Lead DevOps Engineer
  • Professional Experience : 8
  • Primary Skills : Azure DevOps, Checkmarks, Datadog, Docker
  • Additional Notes : fulltime

Contact

Anant N Awatare

Anant N Awatare

anna@ptechpartners.com

The Lead DevOps Engineer will partner with IT Delivery Teams to ensure code, services and products seamlessly move from development through rollout and into production. Work requires scripting and coding with an eye on automation and continuous integration so that deployments can be broken down and distributed across multiple development and test teams for the implementation of web-based application development projects.

This is a hands-on role that requires analytical thinking, technical aptitude and an ability to work closely with members of the development, infrastructure security, and solution architecture teams (i.e., engineers and testers). Resources to do the job require reliance on technical knowledge of Azure DevOps implementation and administration, .NET, structured programming concepts, containerization, micro services, architecture and process enhancement to support the bank’s development and testing efforts. General direction is received from the Sr. Manager, Modern Engineering.

How you’ll make an impact:

  • Enhancing Automation and Efficiency: The Lead DevOps Engineer will significantly improve the bank's software development lifecycle by implementing and managing CI/CD pipelines, automating infrastructure provisioning, and ensuring seamless integration and deployment, thereby enhancing overall efficiency, and reducing time-to-market for new features and services.
  • Strengthening Security and Compliance: By implementing security best practices and ensuring compliance with performance, security, availability, and recoverability standards, the Lead DevOps Engineer will play a crucial role in safeguarding the bank's IT infrastructure and maintaining the integrity of its operations.
  • Fostering Innovation and Collaboration: The Lead DevOps Engineer will drive the adoption of DevSecOps culture and capabilities across Agile product delivery teams, mentor junior engineers, and collaborate with various teams to design and deploy innovative solutions, ultimately contributing to the bank's technological advancement and competitive edge.

What you can expect:

  • Set up CI/CD pipelines to support automated deployment of resources to Cloud environments, all at medium to high level of complexity
  • This is a hands-on role that develops and supports build and release automation pipelines. You will be part of the team that will deploy a highly available full software stack in public/ private clouds
  • Design, implement, and manage CI/CD pipelines. Automate infrastructure provisioning and configuration.
  • Collaborate with development teams to ensure seamless integration and deployment.
  • Implement security best practices and ensure compliance.
  • Mentor and guide junior DevOps engineers.
  • Proactively identifies system and process risks and recommend/implement process improvements
  • Remediate gaps and support the automation requirements of continuous integration and continuous deployment
  • Identify and develop metrics and dashboards to monitor adoption and maturity of DevOps
  • Expertise in Docker/Containerization and Kubernetes
  • Ability to contribute to architecture discussions around technology controls and their implementation in a DevOps/Cloud environment
  • Work collaboratively with architecture, security and other engineers to estimate, design, code, deploy and support working software / technology components
  • Foster the adoption of DevSecOps culture and capabilities across Agile product delivery teams
  • Work in an Agile/Scrum environment; planning, estimating, and completing tasks on
  • Liaison with Agile Delivery Process teams to support necessary configurations/setup in Azure DevOps (ADO) for Agile ceremonies
  • Participate in various technology Center of Excellence and evenagelise DevSecOps methodologies.
  • Work with development and support teams to design improved deployment, provisioning and integration workflows, ensure environments stability and identify areas and plans for improvement
  • Contribute to new technology, vendor package and tool road mapping, evaluation and introduction
  • Ensure compliance with Performance, Security, Availability, Recoverability standards and policies and provide Monitoring recommendations for tasks of low to medium level of complexity

What you’ll bring:

  • 7+ years of demonstrable software engineering and DevOps experience
  • 7+ years working in SCRUM/Agile software development environment
  • Experience deploying and administering Continuous integration tools such as Azure DevOps, Jenkins, TeamCity, Octopus or Bamboo
  • Expertise with Infrastructure cloud tools such as Terraform, Docker, Podman, Helm etc.
  • Expertise with integrating Static Application Security Testing (SAST) using Checkmarx and other tools
  • Expertise with Code quality scans using Sonarqube and others
  • Expertise with automated testing solutions for unit testing, integration and system testing
  • Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent experience. Computer Science or related field preferred.
  • Strong cloud engineering experience primarily with Azure and AWS.
  • Expertise in working with Terraform, Ansible, and/or Chef for infrastructure automation and configuration
  • Expertise with Docker and Kubernetes on platforms such as AWS ECS and AWS EKS
  • Expertise with programming languages such as Python, C++ is a must
  • Expertise with Application Performance Monitoring (APM) tools such as Datadog and others
  • Expertise with SQL databases such as MySQL and PostgreSQL, NoSQL databases like AWS Dynamo DB and MongoDB, graph DB such as Neo4J, AWS Neptune.
  • Expertise with project management and workflow tools and concepts such as Jira, Agile, Scrum/Kanban, etc.
  • Proficiency in cross-platform scripting language and build tools (Python,ANT,Artifactory,Groovy, MS Build,NuGet)
  • Proficiency in OOP software development using C# or similar languages
  • Ability to define scalable and secure CI/CD pipelines
  • Understanding of deployment strategies using Docker for containerization
  • Experience with pair programming using GitHub Copilot
  • Strong communication/presentation skills and ability to explain protocol, processes, and cloud architecture with team and management.
     

Salary: $150,000- $180,000 per year ( depends on experience level)

Benefits: Medical Insurance, PTO, 401 (k) and more.

About Us

Peterson Technology Partners (PTP) is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to creating a transparent, inclusive, and human-centered hiring experience.

For more than 27 years, PTP has operated as one of the top IT staffing and recruiting firms in the USA—built on trust, long-term partnerships, and technical excellence.

Based in the Chicago suburb of Park Ridge, IL, our team of more than 500 employees and consultants is dedicated to:

  • Helping every client make the best hiring decisions possible
  • Matching professionals with the right IT jobs and career opportunities

As part of that commitment, we believe in providing clear information about how our hiring technologies work and how your data is used. The following section outlines our AI-assisted interview process and your rights as a candidate.

AI-Assisted Interview Experience (Pete & Gabi – Rebecca):

To provide a consistent, fair, and flexible experience for all candidates, we use AI-assisted tools to support parts of the interview process. This includes our proprietary AI platform Pete & Gabi, which includes AI recruiter Rebecca.

These AI hiring tools help us:

  • Transcribe interviews
  • Summarize candidate responses
  • Generate job-related insights
  • Streamline communication and scheduling

Please note that:

  • The AI does NOT make hiring decisions; all decisions are made by our human recruiters, hiring managers, or client partners.
  • The AI does not evaluate facial expressions, emotions, or physical traits; it is used only to support fairness, consistency, and efficiency.

If you prefer a non-AI interview format, we will gladly provide an alternative.

Technical or Case Interviews (Role-Dependent):

When applying for certain tech jobs, you may participate in:

  • A technical interview
  • A coding challenge
  • A case study
  • A client-specific assessment

We will always explain what to expect in advance so you can prepare with confidence.

Human Review & Selection: +

Every candidate’s profile—including interviews, conversations, and assessments—is reviewed by experienced recruiters and hiring leaders.

AI insights may assist with organization and evaluation, but final decisions are always human-driven.

Your Rights as a Candidate: +

At PTP, every candidate has the right to:

  • Request a non-AI interview path
  • Ask how your data is being used
  • Request access to transcripts or interview recordings
  • Request deletion of your AI-recorded interview
  • Receive clear, timely communication

Our goal is to ensure you feel respected, informed, and supported throughout your experience.

Our Commitment: +

For more than 27 years, PTP has focused on putting people first—candidates, consultants, employees, and clients.

We’re committed to a hiring process that is:

  • Transparent
  • Compliant
  • Equitable
  • Powered by innovative technology that enhances—not replaces—human judgment

Welcome to the future of hiring at Peterson Technology Partners.

We’re excited to learn more about you.

Equal Employment Opportunity: +

Peterson Technology Partners is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic.

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