Lead DevOps Engineer

$119000 - $188000

A healthcare company is looking for a Lead DevOps Engineer to take ownership of its enterprise developer tools ecosystem and help shape the future of software delivery across the organization. This person will play a key role in improving the developer’s experience, driving automation initiatives, and ensuring engineering teams have the tools and platforms they need to build and deploy software efficiently. This is a full-time opportunity based in Chicago, IL.

In this role, you'll partner with teams across Engineering, Security, Infrastructure, and Architecture to define tooling standards, streamline development workflows, and support large-scale platform initiatives. You'll have the opportunity to influence tooling strategy, evaluate emerging technologies, and help create a more productive and scalable development environment for engineers across the business.

Required Skills

• 8+ years of professional experience in DevOps, Platform Engineering, Software Development, or a similar technical discipline
• Demonstrated expertise with Microsoft Azure cloud services and Azure DevOps tools
• Proven ability to design, implement, and maintain automated CI/CD workflows
• Working knowledge of source control systems, relational databases, and applications built with Java or .NET technologies
• Strong scripting and automation skills using PowerShell, Bash, and/or Python
• Experience administering developer-focused platforms, tools, and enterprise engineering solutions

Preferred Qualifications

• Advanced degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Engineering, or a related field
• Exposure to AI-assisted development platforms such as GitHub Copilot, Claude Code, or similar technologies
• Strong interest in optimizing development processes through automation and engineering best practices
• Understanding of software build and deployment processes across both Windows and Linux environments

The Offer

• Bonus eligible

You will receive the following benefits:

• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• Paid Time Off
• Stock Options

Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis now and in the future.

Motion Recruitment Partners (MRP) is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All applicants must be currently authorized to work on a full-time basis in the country for which they are applying, and no sponsorship is currently available. Employment is subject to the successful completion of a pre-employment screening. Accommodation will be provided in all parts of the hiring process as required under MRP’s Employment Accommodation policy. Applicants need to make their needs known in advance.