DevOps Lead (Copado)
About The Position
Cogent People Inc. is seeking a DevOps Lead (Copado) to support detailed requirements elicitation, documentation, and validation for projects workflows, data structures, and user interactions. This role works with stakeholders and Agile teams to refine user stories, ensure alignment with CMS processes, and support testing and user acceptance. The position contributes to continuous improvement by identifying gaps in workflow execution, data quality, and user experience. The DevOps Lead leads DevSecOps implementation using Copado to enable automated, secure CI/CD pipelines and controlled release promotion across Salesforce environments. Ensures configuration management, test automation gating, and deployment traceability aligned with CMS security and compliance requirements. Integrates continuous validation, monitoring, and release governance into all delivery activities. This role is responsible for strategy, execution, delivery, leadership, etc., ensuring alignment with business goals, user needs, and technical requirements. This position may be contingent upon contract award.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in [relevant field] or equivalent experience
- 10+ years of relevant experience in DevOps, Salesforce delivery, or related technical leadership roles
- Demonstrated experience leading DevSecOps implementations using Copado
- Strong knowledge of CI/CD pipelines, release automation, and DevSecOps practices
- Experience working in CMS, federal, healthcare, regulated, or enterprise environments (if applicable)
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Strong problem-solving and analytical abilities
- Ability to manage priorities and work in a fast-paced environment
- Ability to collaborate effectively across cross-functional teams
- Must be a U.S. Citizen, Permanent Resident, or valid EAD holder
- Must have lived in the United States for at least 3 of the past 5 years
- Must be currently authorized to work in the U.S. without sponsorship
Nice To Haves
- Relevant certifications (e.g., Copado, Salesforce DevOps, DevSecOps-related certifications)
- Experience with CMS or federal government programs
- Deep hands-on expertise with Copado deployments and release governance
- Familiarity with compliance-driven CI/CD and audit-ready deployment pipelines
- Additional experience in enterprise Salesforce architecture or DevSecOps transformation initiatives
Responsibilities
- Support detailed requirements elicitation, documentation, and validation for MESH workflows, data structures, and user interactions
- Work with stakeholders and Agile teams to refine user stories
- Ensure alignment with CMS processes
- Support testing and user acceptance
- Lead DevSecOps implementation using Copado to enable automated, secure CI/CD pipelines and controlled release promotion across Salesforce environments
- Ensure configuration management, test automation gating, and deployment traceability aligned with CMS security and compliance requirements
- Integrate continuous validation, monitoring, and release governance into all delivery activities
- Contribute to continuous improvement by identifying gaps in workflow execution, data quality, and user experience
Benefits
- Competitive compensation
- Career growth and professional development opportunities
- Exposure to complex, mission-critical systems
- A collaborative and supportive team environment
- Long-term client engagements with stability and continuity
- Certified Great Place to Work
- Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance (comprehensive coverage)
- 401(k) with company match
- Company-paid life insurance
- Short-term and long-term disability coverage
- Paid Time Off: 3 weeks annually + 10 paid holidays
- Employee assistance and wellness resources (as applicable)
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
Education Level
Associate degree
