Principal Software Engineer, DevOps

About this kind of role

What a Principal Software Engineer, DevOps usually does. The employer's own details are in the listing.

Typically does: A Principal Software Engineer, DevOps, designs, builds, and maintains infrastructure and automation tools to support the software development lifecycle. This role focuses on bridging the gap between development and operations teams, ensuring smooth and efficient deployment pipelines. Responsibilities often include improving system reliability, scalability, and security through automation and infrastructure-as-code practices. They may also mentor other engineers and contribute to architectural decisions.

Tools and skills: Proficiency in cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, or GCP), scripting languages (Python, Bash), configuration management tools (Ansible, Chef, or Puppet), containerization technologies (Docker, Kubernetes), and CI/CD pipelines is generally expected.

Good fit for: Individuals with strong technical leadership skills, a deep understanding of both software development and operations principles, and a passion for automation thrive in this role.