Head of CI/CD & Infrastructure Automation

Impact Solutions•Milwaukee, WI

1d•$165,000•Hybrid

About The Position

This full-time Head of CI/CD & Infrastructure Automation career opportunity is with a global pioneer in industrial machine software and artificial intelligence. Unlike the "stagnant" experience often found at massive conglomerate firms, this organization thrives on a high-velocity, innovation-first environment where individual determination is recognized and rewarded. Most notably, they offer a transparent and aggressive career trajectory. Mapping out paths from Associate to Principal and into Senior Management, at a pace that actually matches your performance. With a legacy of financial stability and a culture that prioritizes employee engagement, it’s a place where engineers don't just find a job, they build a decades-long career. The duties and responsibilities of the successful candidate include the following: Define and lead the long-term DevOps roadmap, providing the high-level architectural guidance necessary to scale automated software delivery across a global engineering organization Mentor and manage a specialized team of DevOps Engineers, utilizing advanced career-mapping tools to drive professional growth and technical progression Architect next-generation automation strategies for the full development and release lifecycle, overseeing the deployment of CI/CD environments (TeamCity), Docker, and Infrastructure as Code Analyze complex performance metrics and automated testing data to pinpoint architectural weaknesses and implement proactive, forward-looking infrastructure solutions Serve as the primary technical liaison between cross-functional engineering groups and senior leadership to ensure a unified, secure, and reliable software stack The background of the successful candidate must include the following: A Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field (equivalent high-level experience may be considered) 6–8 years of direct experience in DevOps, Build Engineering, or SRE with an "Incredibly Rock Solid" technical foundation Proficiency in complex build systems such as Cmake and Yocto, along with strong scripting capabilities in Python A deep understanding of CI/CD pipeline architecture and the ability to recommend and implement next-generation toolsets A proven ability (or strong desire) to lead a team, focusing on technical mentorship and high-level project delegation A stable work history that demonstrates a commitment to long-term professional growth US citizenship or Green Card status with a residence within a 45-minute drive of Milwaukee, WI Please apply here or at impactsolutions.com/opportunities where you can see and apply for any of our open positions. #LI-JK1

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related technical field is required to be considered
6–8 years of professional experience in software engineering, specifically within DevOps, Site Reliability, or Build Systems
Expert proficiency in CI/CD pipelines (TeamCity/Jenkins), container orchestration (Docker), and Infrastructure as Code (Ansible/Kotlin/Python)
Deep experience with complex build environments including Cmake and Yocto/Embedded Linux systems
Must be a United States citizen or Green Card holder
6–8 years of direct experience in DevOps, Build Engineering, or SRE with an "Incredibly Rock Solid" technical foundation
Proficiency in complex build systems such as Cmake and Yocto, along with strong scripting capabilities in Python
A deep understanding of CI/CD pipeline architecture and the ability to recommend and implement next-generation toolsets
A stable work history that demonstrates a commitment to long-term professional growth
US citizenship or Green Card status with a residence within a 45-minute drive of Milwaukee, WI

Nice To Haves

Technical leadership experience is a plus, but we will consider a Senior/Principal Engineer with a "Rock Solid" technical foundation ready to step into management
A proven ability (or strong desire) to lead a team, focusing on technical mentorship and high-level project delegation

Responsibilities

Define and lead the long-term DevOps roadmap, providing the high-level architectural guidance necessary to scale automated software delivery across a global engineering organization
Mentor and manage a specialized team of DevOps Engineers, utilizing advanced career-mapping tools to drive professional growth and technical progression
Architect next-generation automation strategies for the full development and release lifecycle, overseeing the deployment of CI/CD environments (TeamCity), Docker, and Infrastructure as Code
Analyze complex performance metrics and automated testing data to pinpoint architectural weaknesses and implement proactive, forward-looking infrastructure solutions
Serve as the primary technical liaison between cross-functional engineering groups and senior leadership to ensure a unified, secure, and reliable software stack