Technical Lead / Lead Developer

Streamline Digital • Frisco, TX

6h • Remote

About The Position

This is a remote position. We are seeking an experienced and highly technical Technical Lead / Lead Developer to spearhead our DevOps strategy, implementation, and team. This role requires deep hands-on expertise across both Windows and Linux environments, significant experience with cloud platforms (specifically Azure), and proven leadership in designing and maintaining robust CI/CD pipelines. The ideal candidate will possess exceptional scripting abilities to automate complex infrastructure and development workflows.

Requirements

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field.
• 10+ years of progressive experience in software development, infrastructure management, or DevOps roles, with at least 5 years in a technical leadership or lead developer capacity.
• Deep proficiency in Windows Management (Server OS, IIS, Active Directory fundamentals).
• Expertise in Linux Administration (e.g., Ubuntu, CentOS/RHEL).
• Exceptional, proven scripting experience with PowerShell, Bash, and Python.
• Hands-on expertise with Azure cloud services (e.g., Compute, Networking, Storage, Azure DevOps/Pipelines).
• Strong background implementing and managing CI/CD processes, preferably utilizing GitLab.
• Proficiency with version control, specifically git.
• Knowledge of cybersecurity practices and experience handling security violations and incidents.
• Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to work in a fast-paced, Agile development environment.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively with team members and stakeholders.
• Leadership experience, including mentoring junior developers and guiding technical decisions.

Nice To Haves

• Familiarity with containerization (e.g., Docker, Kubernetes) is a significant plus.
• Previous experience in designing and developing microservices architectures is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Lead the architecture, design, and implementation of highly available, scalable, and secure infrastructure and application deployment systems.
• Define and enforce best practices for DevOps, infrastructure-as-code, monitoring, alerting, and configuration management.
• Mentor and guide development and operations teams on DevOps principles and tools.
• Design, build, and manage end-to-end CI/CD pipelines using tools like GitLab CI/CD.
• Manage and maintain complex environments in Azure, ensuring optimal performance and cost-efficiency.
• Perform system administration and maintenance for both Windows and Linux servers (installation, configuration, patching, troubleshooting).
• Utilize various command line utilities for system diagnostics, configuration, and automation.
• Develop, maintain, and enhance extensive automation scripts using Python, PowerShell, and Bash to manage system configuration, deployments, and operational tasks.
• Drive the transition from manual operations to fully automated, codified infrastructure.

Benefits

• A challenging and rewarding role in a dynamic and international environment.
• Opportunity to be part of a growing company with a strong commitment to innovation and excellence.
• A supportive and collaborative team culture that values personal growth and development.
• Competitive compensation and benefits package.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level