Lead DevOps Engineer

CVS Health • Irving, TX

419d • $118,450 - $236,900

About The Position

The Lead DevOps Engineer at CVS Health is responsible for implementing and managing DevOps practices, release management, and cloud infrastructure with a focus on scalability, security, and cost optimization. This role involves collaboration with cross-functional teams to enhance infrastructure and release workflows, ensuring high-quality delivery of updates and fostering Agile methodologies across the organization.

Requirements

• 8+ years of experience in software engineering, cloud infrastructure, or related fields.
• 5+ years of experience in DevOps, focusing on automation, cloud platforms, and CICD practices.
• 2+ years of experience in release management, managing and streamlining release workflows.

Nice To Haves

• Strong hands-on experience with Azure and GCP environments.
• Proven experience in DevOps, platform/library release management, and Agile practices.
• Advanced proficiency with CICD pipelines, IaC tools, and cloud-native technologies.
• Expertise in infrastructure security, cost optimization, and Kubernetes ecosystems.
• Familiarity with CNCF ecosystem tools and trends.
• Certification in CKA, CKAD, or relevant cloud certifications.
• Experience leading Agile ceremonies such as sprint planning and retrospectives.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with a focus on scalability and reliability.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills.

Responsibilities

• Design, implement, and maintain GitOps and CICD pipelines using tools such as Jenkins and ArgoCD.
• Oversee and streamline platform and library release management processes.
• Collaborate with development teams to standardize and automate release workflows.
• Build and manage infrastructure as code (IaC) using Terraform.
• Administer and optimize Kubernetes clusters and provide guidance to colleagues.
• Develop and maintain robust infrastructure and container logging solutions.
• Strengthen Kubernetes security by deploying and integrating security tools.
• Implement and manage observability systems using OpenTelemetry.
• Optimize cloud infrastructure costs through efficient scaling strategies.
• Enhance cloud infrastructure security by automating security patch management and designing secure infrastructure flows.
• Architect and manage cloud networking setups for optimal connectivity and performance.
• Implement and enforce Azure policies for compliance and manage cloud platform RBAC.
• Lead cloud platform migration efforts, ensuring seamless transition with minimal downtime.
• Champion Agile methodologies and drive Scrum or Kanban-based processes for release management.
• Act as a liaison between development, QA, and operations teams to minimize release risks.
• Conduct regular retrospectives and implement improvements to release and DevOps processes.

Benefits

• Full range of medical, dental, and vision benefits.
• 401(k) retirement savings plan.
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan.
• Fully-paid term life insurance plan.
• Short-term and long-term disability benefits.
• Well-being programs and education assistance.
• Free development courses.
• CVS store discount and discount programs with partners.
• Paid Time Off (PTO) and paid holidays.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Industry: Health and Personal Care Retailers
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree