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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Lead DevOps Engineer - **Company:** NADQ Nasdaq, Inc. - **Location:** Atlanta, GA, United States (Remote available) - **Experience:** Expert - **Salary:** $139,000.0 - $243,000.0 - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** JavaScript (Programming Language), Application Programming Interfaces (APIs), Artificial Intelligence, Amazon Web Services, Cloud Computing, Databases, JSON, Python (Programming Language), Automation of Marketing, Network Administration, Ansible, Software Engineering, Systems Integration, YAML, Delivery Pipeline, Large Language Models, Grafana, Multi-Agent Systems, Prompt Engineering, Git, Kubernetes, Infrastructure Automation Frameworks, Information Technology, Virtual Agents, Restful APIs, Terraform - **Published:** September 24, 2026 - **Apply:** https://startup.jobs/ai-devops-engineer-agentic-systems-automation-nadq-nasdaq-inc-10170069 ## About the Role * Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or equivalent practical experience. * Expert-level Python development experience with strong knowledge of automation and orchestration frameworks. * Experience designing and supporting CI/CD pipelines, working with Git, and integrating systems through REST APIs. * Proficiency in YAML and JSON. * Experience building AI agents, autonomous systems, or AI-driven automation solutions, with familiarity with LLMs, prompt engineering, and tool-calling frameworks. * Experience combining AI decision logic with deterministic automation and designing event-driven, workflow-based systems. * Strong analytical and systems-thinking skills. * Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to work independently in ambiguous environments and collaborate effectively across global teams. Preferred Qualifications * Experience with Terraform, infrastructure-as-code practices, Ansible, or other configuration management tools. * Experience with AWS cloud technologies and/or AWS professional certifications would be considered an asset. * Experience with JavaScript, databases, and modern application development technologies. * Experience working within financial services, fintech, or other regulated industries. This position will be located in New York City, Philadelphia, Atlanta, or Denver and offers the opportunity for a hybrid work environment at least 3 days a week in-office, subject to change, providing flexibility and accessibility for qualified candidates. This posting is for an existing vacancy within Nasdaq. Applicants must be authorized to work in the U.S. without the need for employment-based visa sponsorship now or in the future; Nasdaq will not sponsor applicants for U.S. work visa status for this opportunity (no sponsorship is available for H-1B, L-1, TN, O-1, E-3, H-1B1, F-1, J-1, OPT, CPT or any other employment-based visa) ## Description * Design, build, operate, and continuously improve AI agents that automate operational, engineering, and support workflows. * Develop agent orchestration frameworks using large language models (LLMs), tool integrations, structured workflows, and workflow-based automation patterns. * Build and maintain automation pipelines that combine AI reasoning and decision-making with deterministic systems, controls, and operational processes. * Implement Python-based services supporting AI agent execution, control, and integration with internal platforms including APIs, ITSM systems, CI/CD pipelines, and observability tools. * Design and evolve CI/CD pipelines for AI-enabled services and automation platforms. * Serve as an escalation point for complex AI and automation issues while identifying opportunities to improve reliability and reduce manual effort through agentic automation. * Document architectures and workflows, research emerging AI technologies, and develop proofs of concept to evaluate new capabilities. ## Related Videos - [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) - [How a Small Team Shrank a Microsoft Monorepo by 94%](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1236-how-a-small-team-shrank-a-microsoft-monorepo-by-94) - [CI/CD with Github Actions](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/856-ci-cd-with-github-actions) - [Tips and Tricks for Working with JSON](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1229-tips-and-tricks-for-working-with-json) - [Postgres in the Age of AI (and Devin)](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1042-postgres-in-the-age-of-ai-and-devin) - [Git for Code Reviews](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/429-git-for-code-reviews) ## Related Articles - [Fully Remote Software Engineer Jobs](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/447-fully-remote-software-engineer-jobs) - [Find a Developer Job: 12 Best Job Sites For Developers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/165-find-a-developer-job-12-best-job-sites-for-developers) - [Dev Digest 121 - AI goes offline](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/456-dev-digest-121-ai-goes-offline) - [The Best Job Search Websites of 2025](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/368-the-best-job-search-websites-of-2025) - [Highest Paying Tech Companies for Developers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/220-highest-paying-tech-companies-for-developers) - [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)