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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Lead DevOps Engineer - **Company:** Everforth Apex - **Location:** Irving, TX, United States - **Experience:** Expert - **Salary:** $143,520.0 - $153,920.0 - **Contract:** Temporary contract - **Skills:** Java (Programming Language), Artificial Intelligence, Build Automation, Microsoft Azure, Cloud Computing, Cyber Security, Information Systems, Continuous Delivery, Continuous Integration, DevOps, Github, Gradle, Python (Programming Language), Apache Maven, OpenShift, Systems Development Life Cycle, Ansible, Server Administration, Software Deployment, Software Engineering, Scripting, Google Cloud, Cloud Platform System, Delivery Pipeline, Firewalls (Computer Science), Build Management, Kubernetes, Infrastructure Automation Frameworks, Information Technology, Deployment Automation, Build Tools, Terraform - **Published:** August 5, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.careerbuilder.com/job-details/lead-devops-engineer-oh-pref-nc-tx-irving-tx--0786ca3e-861d-4475-a533-a3cd31821246 ## About the Role Experience: 5+ years of Software Engineering, DevOps, or Platform Engineering experience. Technical Skills: * Strong expertise with GitHub Actions and GitOps-based CI/CD pipelines. * Experience with Java build tools (Maven and/or Gradle). * Experience with a deployment tool, preferably Harness. * Strong experience with Kubernetes/OpenShift (OCP) and cloud-native environments. * Experience with Python builds and CICD. * Experience working in a large-scale regulated industry with exposure to governance controls and audits. Preferred Qualifications * Experience with automation frameworks such as Ansible or Terraform. * Exposure to AI agentic frameworks. * Experience with Azure and GCP. * A Kubernetes or DevOps certification. * Bachelor's degree in Engineering or Computer Science., Ansible, Artificial Intelligence (AI), Automation, Building Codes, Career Counseling, Cloud Computing, Computer Science, Continuous Deployment/Delivery, Continuous Integration, Customer Support/Service, DevOps, Firewalls, GCP (Good Clinical Practices), Genetics, GitHub, Gradle, Identify Issues, Information Technology & Information Systems, Java, Legal, Machine Tool, Maven, Microsoft Windows Azure, Python Programming/Scripting Language, Scalable System Development, Security Architecture, Software Administration, Software Engineering ## Description We are seeking a hands-on Platform Engineer to design, build, and operate scalable, cloud-native platforms that enable secure and efficient application delivery. This role focuses on Kubernetes and OpenShift platforms, GitOps-driven CI/CD workflows, and automation. The ideal candidate is passionate about developer enablement, infrastructure as code, and building resilient, self-service platforms using modern automation and cloud technologies., * *Configure and support Java application build automation using Maven and Gradle. * Design, build, and operate scalable cloud-native platform solutions. * Support Kubernetes and OpenShift-based application delivery environments. * Enable and enhance GitOps-driven deployment workflows using GitHub Actions. * Support Python application build, CICD, and deployment processes. * Develop and support deployment automation and orchestration using Harness. * Implement Infrastructure-as-Code practices and support automation across OpenShift, Azure, and Google Cloud Platform (GCP). * Implement CI/CD quality gates, including hard and soft controls, to meet governance and audit requirements. * Develop automation and tooling using Python to improve pipeline monitoring, visibility, and troubleshooting. * Collaborate with developers, architects, and security teams to support developer self-service capabilities. ## Related Videos - [From DevOps to Scaled DevOps: How We’re Rebuilding Continuous Delivery as a Platform](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/100018-from-devops-to-scaled-devops-how-we-re-rebuilding-continuous-delivery-as-a-platform) - [Shipping Faster with Less: Render on Cloud Hosting, AI Workloads, and the Future of DevOps](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1894-shipping-faster-with-less-render-on-cloud-hosting-ai-workloads-and-the-future-of-devops) - [Innovating Developer Tools with AI: Insights from GitHub Next](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1268-innovating-developer-tools-with-ai-insights-from-github-next) - [Modular Secrets to Lightning-Fast Android Builds](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1428-modular-secrets-to-lightning-fast-android-builds) - [CI/CD with Github Actions](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/856-ci-cd-with-github-actions) - [My journey into DevOps world - How it all started!](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/545-my-journey-into-devops-world-how-it-all-started) ## Related Articles - [Fully Remote Software Engineer Jobs](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/447-fully-remote-software-engineer-jobs) - [How to Become an AI Engineer](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/331-how-to-become-an-ai-engineer) - [Dev Digest 121 - AI goes offline](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/456-dev-digest-121-ai-goes-offline) - [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) - [Highest Paying Tech Companies for Developers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/220-highest-paying-tech-companies-for-developers) - [Navigating the AI Shift](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/629-navigating-the-ai-shift)