Lead DevOps Engineer

Kellton Tech
Reston, United States of America
4 days ago

Role details

Contract type
Temporary to permanent
Employment type
Full-time (> 32 hours)
Working hours
Regular working hours
Languages
English
Experience level
Senior

Job location

Remote
Reston, United States of America

Tech stack

Clean Code Principles
JavaScript
Microsoft Windows
Amazon Web Services (AWS)
Amazon Web Services (AWS)
Amazon Web Services (AWS)
Software Applications
C++
Cloud Computing
Continuous Integration
DevOps
Github
Identity and Access Management
Software Engineering
Software Vulnerability Management
Web Applications
React
Delivery Pipeline
Software Application Programming
Amazon Web Services (AWS)
GIT
Cloudformation
Build Management
Git Flow
Build Tools
Build Process
Web Technologies
Route53
Functional Programming
Cloud Optimization
Terraform
Code Restructuring

Job description

This is a hands-on leadership role reporting to the Senior Engineering Director and embedded within the engineering team. The successful candidate will combine deep technical expertise with mentorship and cross-functional collaboration to strengthen platform stability, security, and delivery confidence. We are seeking a Lead DevOps Engineer to strengthen and mature our cross-platform build and DevOps capabilities within an enterprise engineering environment. This role will lead platform engineering efforts across Windows, Chromebook, and desktop build systems, improve CI/CD reliability, and establish standardized DevOps practices across the team. The ideal candidate combines deep hands-on expertise with mentorship and process leadership to elevate build quality, deployment confidence, and technical cohesion., * Lead Windows, Mac and Chromebook platform build engineering, ensuring reliable, scalable, repeatable builds

  • Assess and improve web module bundler configurations, build tooling, and monorepo (NX) workflows
  • Evaluate and optimize (or replace) Electron-based desktop build architecture
  • Own and enhance CI/CD pipelines using GitHub Actions, AWS CodeBuild, and related tooling.
  • Design and implement Infrastructure as Code solutions (CloudFormation, CDK)
  • Improve dependency management, vulnerability remediation strategies, and release governance
  • Establish and document standardized Git branching strategies and DevOps best practices
  • Troubleshoot build, deployment, and infrastructure issues in real time as an escalation point
  • Partner closely with developers, QA, and business stakeholders to improve delivery cohesion
  • Mentor junior and mid-level engineers in DevOps principles, build engineering, and automation practices
  • Drive measurable improvements in build time, build reliability, and deployment confidence

Requirements

Profile: lead-level DevOps technologist with Application development chops (C++ and React evergreen native dev in AWS - in addition to the tech stack criteria below), also. So, basically a developer who loves ops. Must have experience build/deploy/troubleshoot web technology dealt with all layers. Web pack is essential Installed Electron windows; dealt with security problems., * Strong customer focus, ownership, urgency, and drive

  • Solid experience with web technologies, JavaScript/HTML/CSS
  • Experience supporting desktop and web application build pipelines
  • Independent, proactive, and able to deliver high-quality code
  • Ability to mentor and influence engineers without formal authority
  • Strong documentation habits and process standardization experience
  • 5+ years of experience in DevOps, build engineering, or platform engineering
  • Experience implementing Infrastructure as Code (CloudFormation, Terraform, or CDK)
  • Experience improving dependency management and vulnerability remediation processes
  • Strong cross-functional communication with business, development, and QA stakeholders
  • Experience designing and maintaining CI/CD pipelines (GitHub Actions, AWS CodeBuild, etc.)
  • Strong web component bundler expertise, including assessing, refactoring, and explaining configuration changes
  • Strong hands-on experience with Windows build environments and Windows OS-level considerations
  • Strong AWS experience (Cloud*, Code*, Dynamo, EC2, ECR, ECS, IAM, Lambda, Route53, S3, VPC, etc.)

Preferred Qualifications:

  • Experience with cloud cost optimization initiatives
  • Experience building applications with C++
  • Experience working with Electron in desktop applications
  • Experience working in large monorepo environments (e.g., NX)
  • Experience formalizing Git branching and release strategies across teams
  • Experience evaluating or migrating away from Electron-based architectures
  • Enterprise-scale DevOps experience in regulated or structured environments
  • Experience with technical support using tools such as Pager Duty to identify and resolve issues

About the company

Kellton Tech is a full-service software development company, offering end-to-end IT solutions, strategic technology consulting and product development services in Web, SMAC (Social, Mobile, Analytics, Cloud), ERP-BPM, and IoT space Our methodology of inventing infinite possibilities with technology helps us develop best in-class and cost effective solutions for our clients. Currently Kellton Tech is looking for talented resources for one of our listed client. Below are the position details

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