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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Lead DevOps Engineer - **Company:** Eu Recruit - **Location:** Bains, France - **Experience:** Expert - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Bash Shell, Code Review, Collaborative Software, Continuous Integration, Data Centers, Data Visualization, DevOps, Revision Control Systems, Groovy, Monitoring of Systems, Python (Programming Language), Linux System Administration, Ruby, Software Engineering, AI Infrastructure, Git, Gitlab-ci, Infrastructure Automation Frameworks, Software Version Control, Docker, Jenkins - **Published:** June 2, 2026 - **Apply:** https://eu-recruit.com/jobs/lead-devops-engineer/ ## About the Role * Degree in Computer Science, Systems Engineering, Software Engineering, or related field. * 7+ years of experience in: + DevOps + Software engineering + Infrastructure engineering + Platform engineering * Experience leading or mentoring engineering teams. Technical Skills CI/CD & Source Control * Strong experience with CI/CD platforms such as: + Jenkins + GitLab CI + Similar enterprise automation solutions * Expertise in: + Pipeline-as-Code methodologies + Source control systems (Git) + Code review and branching workflows Infrastructure & Systems * Strong Linux system administration skills. * Experience managing large-scale engineering infrastructure. * Knowledge of capacity planning and infrastructure scalability. Automation & Development * Proficiency in scripting and automation using: + Python + Bash + Groovy + Ruby * Experience with infrastructure automation and operational tooling. Containers & Observability * Experience with: + Docker and containerized environments + Monitoring and observability platforms + Metrics collection and visualization tools Collaboration Tools * Familiarity with project tracking and engineering workflow platforms. Preferred Qualifications * Experience working in mixed hardware/software environments such as: + Embedded systems + Semiconductor development + AI infrastructure + Datacenter technologies + IoT platforms * Experience supporting engineering organizations with complex build, validation, or silicon development workflows. * Background in large-scale engineering productivity initiatives. Personal Attributes * Strong technical leadership balanced with a hands-on approach. * Service-oriented mindset focused on improving engineering efficiency. * Excellent communication skills across technical and non-technical stakeholders. * Strong organizational and prioritization abilities. * Proactive, autonomous, and solution-oriented. * Ability to balance operational stability with long-term strategic improvements. ## Description A technology company developing advanced hardware and software platforms is seeking a Lead DevOps Engineer to drive the evolution of its development infrastructure, CI/CD ecosystem, and engineering productivity initiatives. This role combines technical leadership with hands-on DevOps expertise. The successful candidate will lead a team of DevOps engineers while acting as a key interface between software, hardware, and IT organizations. The position focuses on ensuring reliable development environments, scalable infrastructure, and efficient delivery pipelines across complex engineering programs., Team Leadership & Strategy * Lead, mentor, and develop a team of DevOps engineers. * Support hiring activities, including technical interviews and onboarding. * Define and maintain the tooling and infrastructure roadmap in collaboration with engineering and business stakeholders. * Prioritize requests, allocate resources, and provide regular status reporting. * Foster a culture of continuous improvement, collaboration, and operational excellence. CI/CD & Infrastructure Management * Ensure the availability, reliability, and continuous improvement of key development tools and platforms. * Manage and evolve CI/CD environments, including: + Build automation + Continuous integration + Automated testing + Deployment workflows * Oversee compute infrastructure supporting engineering workflows and CI pipelines. * Plan capacity requirements and ensure long-term infrastructure scalability. * Optimize resource utilization and system performance. Developer Productivity & Automation * Collaborate with software and hardware teams to design and optimize development workflows. * Improve developer productivity through automation, tooling enhancements, and process improvements. * Develop and maintain dashboards, monitoring systems, and reporting tools. * Reduce CI/CD noise and improve issue visibility through: + Automated alerting + Trend analysis + Failure monitoring Monitoring & Observability * Implement and maintain observability solutions for engineering infrastructure. * Track infrastructure health, performance, and operational metrics. * Drive proactive identification and resolution of bottlenecks. Cross-Functional Collaboration * Serve as the primary contact for engineering teams regarding tooling and CI/CD processes. * Work closely with IT teams on: + Infrastructure management + Security requirements + Networking and access controls * Gather requirements and communicate changes effectively across teams. * Promote DevOps best practices and engineering standards. ## Related Videos - [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) - [Coffee with Developers: David Heinemeier Hansson](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/875-coffee-with-developers-david-heinemeier-hansson) - [Docker Compose: Rediscovered](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1978-docker-compose-rediscovered) - [My journey into DevOps world - How it all started!](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/545-my-journey-into-devops-world-how-it-all-started) - [Git for Code Reviews](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/429-git-for-code-reviews) - [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) ## Related Articles - [Fully Remote Software Engineer Jobs](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/447-fully-remote-software-engineer-jobs) - [Where To Find Software Engineering Jobs](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/396-where-to-find-software-engineering-jobs) - [Where to Find Entry-Level Software Engineering Jobs](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/397-where-to-find-entry-level-software-engineering-jobs) - [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) - [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) - [DevOps Engineer Salary [2023]](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/203-devops-engineer-salary-2023)