DevOps Lead

Strategic HR Client Job Openings•Cincinnati, OH

2h•Hybrid

About The Position

KPI Solutions is seeking a DevOps Lead to drive innovation, automation, and operational excellence across our technology environment. If you're passionate about building modern DevOps ecosystems, improving development workflows, and partnering with cross‑functional teams to deliver secure, scalable systems, this role is for you! We are seeking a DevOps Lead who will design, implement, and maintain the tools, pipelines, and infrastructure that support KPI’s engineering and development functions. This role bridges stakeholders and development teams, ensuring systems operate smoothly, securely, and aligned with business goals. This position begins as a 6‑month contract with the opportunity to convert to full‑time employment. KPI Solutions provides end-to-end supply chain services and automation to transform our client’s distribution operations. We analyze, design, implement and support flexible and scalable engineered solutions that optimize order fulfillment, build capacity and reduce reliance on labor.

Requirements

7+ years’ experience as a DevOps Engineer, DevOps Lead, or similar software engineering role
Strong skills with Git, GitHub, CI/CD practices, cloud infrastructure and networking, infrastructure as code (TerraForm/Bicep/CloudFormation), containers and orchestration (Docker/Kubernetes), and automation
Hands‑on experience with Azure cloud services
Proficiency in Python or Ruby
Working knowledge of SQL and relational databases
Strong communication skills; able to explain technical concepts clearly
Detail‑oriented with solid documentation habits
Strong problem‑solving abilities and collaborative work style
Leadership experience—mentoring, guiding, or empowering technical teams
Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, IT, or related field (or equivalent experience)

Nice To Haves

Enterprise‑level development experience
Background in civil engineering or customer‑experience environments

Responsibilities

Build and implement development tools, CI/CD pipelines, and cloud infrastructure.
Deploy updates and fixes; provide Level 2 technical support.
Automate development, deployment, and release processes.
Conduct code reviews and analyze results to improve system performance and reliability.
Identify and troubleshoot system issues; develop patches and updates.
Develop integrations for internal back‑end systems.
Create scripts and tools for system visualization and monitoring.
Lead root‑cause analysis for production issues and ensure long-term solutions.
Maintain documentation, troubleshooting procedures, and operational best practices.
Communicate project updates, priorities, and blockers to leadership.
Lead and mentor DevOps engineers; set team priorities and career development plans.
Delegate effectively and empower technical teams across the organization.