Lead DevOps Automation Engineer

GM Financial•Arlington, TX

8h•Hybrid

About The Position

Innovation isn’t just a talking point at GM Financial, it’s how we operate. From generative AI and cloud-native technologies to peer-led learning and hackathons, our tech teams are building real solutions that make a difference. We’re committed to AI-powered transformation, using advanced machine learning and automation to help us reimagine customer interactions and modernize operations, positioning GM Financial as a leader in digital innovation within a dynamic industry. Join us and discover a workplace where your ideas matter, your development is prioritized, and you can truly make a global impact. Flexible hybrid work environment (onsite 2 days a week/3 days remote) at our Arlington, TX office. About The Role: The Lead DevOps Automation Engineer provides technical leadership in designing and delivering solutions that enhance developer productivity across the enterprise. This role is responsible for automating security and governance controls, and for the implementation and maintenance of tools and infrastructure supporting the SDLC pipeline and configuration management capabilities. In this role you will: Develop and support tools and infrastructure for SDLC pipelines and configuration management Architect, implement, and deploy CI/CD pipelines for software and infrastructure delivery Lead knowledge sharing of standards, technical approaches, and tooling capabilities across the team Communicate technical strategies and implementation status to stakeholders Troubleshoot and resolve issues within team-owned infrastructure and platforms Drive continuous improvement of tools, processes, and platform capabilities Plan, install, and upgrade tools and infrastructure in alignment with platform needs Promote and advocate for DevOps best practices, standards, and platform capabilities across the organization Represent stakeholder requirements and collaborate with cross-functional teams across the enterprise Lead or facilitate critical incident response and escalation activities as needed Manage work intake through Agile processes and team workflows Track and report platform KPIs for stakeholder visibility and decision-making Participate in on-call rotation and provide after-hours support as required

Requirements

Experience designing, implementing, and managing CI/CD pipelines using tools such as GitHub, Azure DevOps, Artifactory, Jenkins, Octopus Deploy, and related technologies
Experience with infrastructure-as-code and configuration management tools such as Terraform, ARM templates, CloudFormation, Ansible, Chef, Puppet, Salt, or DSC
Strong scripting and automation experience using languages such as Python, JavaScript, Bash, PowerShell, Ruby, Go, or C#
Experience developing software or automation solutions using at least one modern programming language (e.g., Python, JavaScript, Go, C#)
Experience working with enterprise platforms, operating systems, web applications, and microservices architectures
Experience working with containerized environments, including Docker, Kubernetes, or other container orchestration platforms, with the ability to deploy, support, and troubleshoot containerized workloads
Experience with web and API technologies, including REST, JSON, XML, SOAP, and related standards
Knowledge of API authentication and authorization mechanisms, including OAuth
Working knowledge of networking concepts and troubleshooting (TCP/IP, DNS, load balancing, reverse proxies, SSL/TLS)
Knowledge of cloud platforms and architectures across public cloud providers (e.g., Azure, AWS), including services such as Blob Storage, EC2, S3, Cosmos DB, Azure Functions, AKS, and EKS
Knowledge of IT security, system administration, and infrastructure best practices
Experience working with web server technologies such as NGINX, Apache, Tomcat, and IIS
Experience administering and maintaining servers and environments
Strong troubleshooting and analytical skills
Excellent communication, technical writing, and documentation skills
Demonstrated ability to collaborate effectively and build strong relationships with team members and stakeholders
6-8 years of experience with automation technologies with at least 2 years of experience with container and/or container orchestration management required
3-5 years of experience with modern SDLC automation preferred
High School Diploma or equivalent required
Bachelor’s Degree in related field or equivalent experience required

Responsibilities

Develop and support tools and infrastructure for SDLC pipelines and configuration management
Architect, implement, and deploy CI/CD pipelines for software and infrastructure delivery
Lead knowledge sharing of standards, technical approaches, and tooling capabilities across the team
Communicate technical strategies and implementation status to stakeholders
Troubleshoot and resolve issues within team-owned infrastructure and platforms
Drive continuous improvement of tools, processes, and platform capabilities
Plan, install, and upgrade tools and infrastructure in alignment with platform needs
Promote and advocate for DevOps best practices, standards, and platform capabilities across the organization
Represent stakeholder requirements and collaborate with cross-functional teams across the enterprise
Lead or facilitate critical incident response and escalation activities as needed
Manage work intake through Agile processes and team workflows
Track and report platform KPIs for stakeholder visibility and decision-making
Participate in on-call rotation and provide after-hours support as required