Lead Dev Ops Engineer

Job DescriptionJob Description

About the Company

Armada is an edge computing startup that provides computing infrastructure to remote areas where connectivity and cloud infrastructure is limited, as well as areas where data needs to be processed locally for real-time analytics and AI at the edge. We're looking to bring on the most brilliant minds to help further our mission of bridging the digital divide with advanced technology infrastructure that can be rapidly deployed anywhere.

About the role

We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced DevOps Lead to manage, optimize, and scale our infrastructure, CI/CD pipelines, and deployment processes. The ideal candidate will drive automation, enforce best practices, and collaborate across development, QA, and operations teams to ensure high system reliability, performance, and scalability.

Location. This role is office-based at our Bellevue, Washington office.

What You'll Do (Key Responsibilities)

• Lead the design, implementation, and management of scalable and secure infrastructure (cloud and on-premise).
• Drive DevOps strategy, tooling, and automation across development, testing, and production environments.
• Design and maintain robust CI/CD pipelines using tools like Jenkins, GitHub Actions, GitLab CI, or similar.
• Monitor systems performance, availability, and reliability; implement observability best practices (metrics, logs, alerts).
• Collaborate with development and QA teams to streamline deployment processes.
• Maintain and enforce infrastructure as code (IaC) practices using Terraform, CloudFormation, or similar.
• Lead incident response, root cause analysis, and corrective actions for system outages or degradation.
• Mentor and guide a team of DevOps engineers and support cross-functional teams.
• Evaluate, recommend, and implement new tools and technologies to improve system efficiency and productivity.
• Ensure security best practices are enforced across infrastructure and CI/CD workflows.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field.
• 6+ years of experience in DevOps, System Administration, or Site Reliability Engineering.
• 2+ years of experience in a leadership or team lead role.
• Strong knowledge of cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP).
• Experience with containerization and orchestration tools (Docker, Kubernetes, Helm).
• Expertise in scripting (Bash, Python, etc.) and configuration management tools (Ansible, Chef, Puppet).
• Familiarity with GitOps and modern DevSecOps practices.
• Strong understanding of networking, security, and infrastructure monitoring tools (Prometheus, Grafana, ELK stack).
• Excellent problem-solving, communication, and team leadership skills.

Qualifications:

• Certified in AWS/GCP/Azure DevOps or Architecture roles.
• Experience in cost optimization and scaling in cloud environments.
• Knowledge of database administration (SQL, NoSQL).
• Experience working in Agile/Scrum environments.

Compensation

For U.S. Based candidates: To ensure fairness and transparency, the starting base salary range for this role for candidates in the U.S. are listed below, varying based on location experience, skills, and qualifications. In addition to base salary, this role will also be offered equity and subsidized benefits (details available upon request).

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision (subsidized cost)
• Health savings accounts (HSA), flexible spending accounts (FSA), and dependent care FSAs (DCFSA)
• Retirement plan options, including 401(k) and Roth 401(k)
• Unlimited paid time off (PTO)
• 15 paid company holidays per year

#LI-AB1

#LI-Onsite

Compensation$180,000—$225,000 USD

You're a Great Fit if You're

• A go-getter with a growth mindset. You're intellectually curious, have strong business acumen, and actively seek opportunities to build relevant skills and knowledge
• A detail-oriented problem-solver. You can independently gather information, solve problems efficiently, and deliver results with a "get-it-done" attitude
• Thrive in a fast-paced environment. You're energized by an entrepreneurial spirit, capable of working quickly, and excited to contribute to a growing company
• A collaborative team player. You focus on business success and are motivated by team accomplishment vs personal agenda
• Highly organized and results-driven. Strong prioritization skills and a dedicated work ethic are essential for you

Equal Opportunity Statement

At Armada, we are committed to fostering a work environment where everyone is given equal opportunities to thrive. As an equal opportunity employer, we strictly prohibit discrimination or harassment based on , , gender, , , , disability, genetic information, , or any other characteristic protected by law. This policy applies to all employment decisions, including hiring, promotions, and compensation. Our hiring is guided by qualifications, merit, and the business needs at the time.