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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Lead DevOps Engineer - **Company:** Gables Search - **Location:** Wauwatosa, WI, United States - **Experience:** Expert - **Salary:** $165,000.0 - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Application Programming Interfaces (APIs), Automation of Tests, CMake, Software Quality, Databases, Continuous Integration, DevOps, Linux on Embedded Systems, High-Level Architecture, Python (Programming Language), Reliability Engineering, Ansible, Software Engineering, Scripting, Kotlin, Containerization, Yocto, Infrastructure Automation Frameworks, Build Tools, Build Process, Teamcity, Data Pipelines, Docker, Jenkins - **Published:** July 11, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.careerjet.com/job/us101c4e83e0db88c67b514b77a30e7c0d/eaa ## About the Role * Minimum 6-8 years of experience in DevOps, Build Engineering, or Site Reliability Engineering (SRE) with a strong technical background. * Proficiency with complex build systems like CMake and Yocto, along with scripting skills in Python, Kotlin, or similar languages. * Deep understanding of CI/CD frameworks and ability to recommend, design, and implement automation toolsets. * Demonstrated capability to lead a team with focus on technical mentorship, code quality, and project delegation. * Stable work history demonstrating loyalty and commitment to growth. ## Description EXPERIENCE DEPTH: 6-8 Years of Software Engineering Experience Centered in DevOps, SRE, Platform, or Build Systems Architecture TECHNICAL STACK: CI/CD Pipeline Design (TeamCity/Jenkins), Docker, Infrastructure as Code, and Scripting (Python/Kotlin/Ansible) EMBEDDED ENVIRONMENT: Practical Familiarity or Deep Expertise with Complex, Low-Level Build Frameworks (CMake, Yocto/Embedded Linux) LEADERSHIP PROFILE: Senior or Principal Engineer Ready to Step Up, or an Experienced Lead with Strong Technical Mentorship Instincts GOVERNMENT COMPLIANCE: Must Be a United States Citizen or Lawful Permanent Resident (Green Card Holder) This role presents an environment tailored for a top-notch build or platform engineer who is disenchanted with the sluggish, bureaucratic atmosphere in large corporations. Operating as a leader in industrial machine software and artificial intelligence globally, this company thrives on a fast-paced, innovation-driven engineering culture where individual drive is acknowledged and handsomely rewarded. With solid financial stability and an engineering-centric approach, this is a space where a technical leader can champion cutting-edge infrastructure and build a long-lasting career. This position offers a clear, aggressive career path where progression from Associate to Principal and into Senior Management is based on performance rather than tenure. The team values deep engineering involvement, collaborative problem-solving, and politics-free technical execution. Whether aiming to move from a contributor role to a formal leadership position or enhance an existing management track, this role ensures individual expertise is supported, challenged, and well-compensated. What You Will Be Doing * Define and lead the long-term DevOps roadmap, guiding the high-level architecture needed to scale automated software delivery across a global engineering network. * Mentor, manage, and develop a specialized team of DevOps Engineers, utilizing career mapping tools for their professional growth and technical advancement. * Architect next-gen automation strategies for the development and release lifecycle, overseeing CI/CD environments, containerization, and Infrastructure as Code. * Analyze build performance metrics and automated testing data to identify weaknesses and implement forward-looking infrastructure solutions. * Act as the main technical liaison between software engineering groups and executive leadership to ensure a secure release pipeline., About the team Field domain data team build and manage data pipelines, create pipelines to collect data from multiple sources (databases, APIs, files), transform, and move data i… + 2 days ago ## Related Videos - [Code to Road in < 12 hours](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1082-code-to-road-in-12-hours) - [Docker Compose: Rediscovered](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1978-docker-compose-rediscovered) - [GitOps for the people](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/815-gitops-for-the-people) - [Building Developer Experience - Brick by Brick](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1461-building-developer-experience-brick-by-brick) - [Docker build without Docker](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/100114-docker-build-without-docker) - [Docker network without Docker](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1418-docker-network-without-docker) ## Related Articles - [Fully Remote Software Engineer Jobs](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/447-fully-remote-software-engineer-jobs) - [Dev Digest 120 - Apple and peers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/455-dev-digest-120-apple-and-peers) - [Highest Paying Tech Companies for Developers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/220-highest-paying-tech-companies-for-developers) - [Where To Find Software Engineering Jobs](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/396-where-to-find-software-engineering-jobs) - [DevOps Engineer Salary [2023]](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/203-devops-engineer-salary-2023) - [What’s the Difference between a Junior, Mid, and Senior Developer?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/238-what-s-the-difference-between-a-junior-mid-and-senior-developer)