Lead DevOps Engineer/ Azure/ GitOps/ SAST

Chicago, IL, US • Posted 60+ days ago • Updated 11 hours ago

Full Time

On-site

$150000 - $180000/yr

Motion Recruitment Partners, LLC

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Job Details

Skills

Community Development
Finance
Software Engineering
DevOps
Jenkins
TeamCity
Microsoft Azure
Amazon Web Services
Docker
Orchestration
Kubernetes
Scripting
Python
C++
C#
Groovy
MSBuild
NuGet
Configuration Management
Regulatory Compliance
Mentorship
Collaboration
Process Improvement
Continuous Integration
Continuous Delivery
Cloud Computing
Provisioning
Development Testing
Integration Testing
DevSecOps
Security Controls
Workflow
Cloud Architecture
Insurance
SAP BASIS

Summary

This financial organization provides critical funding solutions. They invest heavily in community development and operate at the intersection of finance and technology. They are looking for a Lead DevOps Engineer who will be the driving force behind modernizing build, deployment, and automation practices across the engineering organization.

In this role, you'll architect and maintain CI/CD pipelines, champion DevSecOps principles, enhance cloud deployment processes, and collaborate closely with development, architecture, and security teams. This is a hands-on technical role ideal for someone who thrives in complex environments, enjoys mentoring others, and wants to influence enterprise-wide engineering standards. This role is on-site in Downtown Chicago with remote flexibility.

Required Skills & Experience

8+ years working in software engineering or DevOps roles supporting enterprise-level systems
Advanced experience building and administering CI/CD pipelines using Azure DevOps, Jenkins, TeamCity, Octopus, or similar
Hands-on expertise with infrastructure-as-code tools
Strong cloud engineering background with Azure and AWS
Deep knowledge of containerization tools including Docker, Podman, and orchestration platforms like Kubernetes (EKS/ECS)
Experience integrating automated security and quality scanning tools (e.g., Checkmarx, SonarQube)
Strong scripting and programming proficiency (Python, C++, C#, Groovy, MSBuild, NuGet, etc.)

What You Will Be Doing
Tech Breakdown

CI/CD & Cloud Automation - 45%
Infrastructure & Configuration Management - 25%
Security & Compliance Enablement - 20%
Mentoring, Architecture Collaboration & Process Improvement - 10%

Daily Responsibilities

Build, enhance, and maintain CI/CD pipelines that support highly available cloud and hybrid environments
Automate resource provisioning and configuration for development, testing, and production workloads
Partner with software engineers to ensure smooth integration, testing, and deployment of applications
Implement DevSecOps practices by embedding security controls, scanning, and monitoring into automated workflows
Analyze gaps in processes and systems, recommending automation opportunities and improving deployment reliability
Support cloud architecture discussions, ensuring technology choices align with security and performance standards

The Offer
You will receive the following benefits:

Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
Pension Plan
401(k) plan
Tuition Reimbursement
Generous Paid Time Off (PTO)
Annual Performance-based incentive program

Applicants must be authorized to work in the US on a full-time basis now and in the future.

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Dice Id: 10105282
Position Id: 799999
Posted 30+ days ago

Company Info

About Motion Recruitment Partners, LLC

Motion Recruitment delivers IT Talent Solutions for Contract, Direct Hire, Managed Solutions and Statement of Work to all of North America from our 21 delivery centers. Our high-touch, specialized, team-based recruitment model’s success is proven through our exemplary track record in filling the most challenging IT positions for startup and enterprise clients alike. Our hyper-specialized tech focus results in a truly consultative approach for both our clients and candidates, within our recruiting areas of expertise: Software, Mobile, Data, Infrastructure, Cybersecurity, Product + UX and Functional.

Motion also delivers IT Consulting Solutions through the Motion Consulting Group (MCG) that create true digital transformation for IT projects in Agile Development & Coaching, DevOps & DevSecOps Solutions, and Managed Services for IT Operations.

We’re also the proud creators of Tech in Motion and the Timmy Awards, our North American community platform, events series and award program that connects over 250,000 tech enthusiasts to meet, learn, and innovate.

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