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Manager of DevOps & Platform Engineering

Gables Search Group
Wauwatosa, WI Full Time
POSTED ON 6/5/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 7/4/2026
Up to $165,000 Base Salary

  • Milwaukee, WI Area
  • Hybrid (3 Days Onsite / 2 Days Remote) Join a global pioneer in industrial machine software and AI automation driving high-velocity technical innovation Take the lead architectural seat to scale automated software delivery and mentor an elite infrastructure team
  • EXPERIENCE 6–8 Years of professional software engineering experience centered in DevOps, SRE, or Build Systems
  • CORE EXPERTISE Advanced CI/CD pipeline architecture (TeamCity/Jenkins), container orchestration (Docker), and Infrastructure as Code (Ansible/Kotlin/Python)
  • EMBEDDED DEPTH Deep expertise navigating complex, low-level build environments including CMake and Yocto/Embedded Linux systems
  • LEADERSHIP STYLE Technical leadership experience is highly valued; however, we will enthusiastically consider a Principal/Senior Engineer with a rock-solid technical foundation who is ready to step up into formal management
  • COMPENSATION Up to $165,000 annual base salary (commensurate with depth) comprehensive corporate benefits package
  • WORK SCHEDULE Hybrid flexibility (3 days onsite in the Milwaukee area, 2 days remote)
  • EDUCATION Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related technical field is required
  • COMPLIANCE Must be a United States Citizen or Green Card holder

If you are an elite build or platform engineer who is tired of the slow, stagnant bureaucracy found at massive corporate conglomerates, we offer an environment built to match your velocity. We are a global pioneer in industrial machine software and artificial intelligence, thriving on a high-velocity, innovation-first engineering culture where individual determination is recognized and directly rewarded.

Most notably, we provide a transparent, aggressive career trajectory. We actively map out advancement paths from Associate to Principal and straight into Senior Management at a pace that matches your actual performance, not corporate tenure metrics. Backed by financial stability and a culture that prioritizes deep engineering engagement, this is a space where you can champion cutting-edge infrastructure and build a decades-long career.

What You Will Be Doing

  • Defining and leading our long-term DevOps roadmap, providing the high-level architectural guidance necessary to scale automated software delivery across a global engineering ecosystem
  • Mentoring, managing, and scaling a specialized team of DevOps Engineers, utilizing advanced career-mapping tools to drive their professional growth and technical progression
  • Architecting next-generation automation strategies for the entire development and release lifecycle, overseeing the deployment of CI/CD environments (TeamCity), Docker, and Infrastructure as Code
  • Analyzing complex build performance metrics and automated testing data to pinpoint architectural weaknesses and implement proactive, forward-looking infrastructure solutions
  • Serving as the primary technical liaison between cross-functional engineering groups and executive leadership to ensure a unified, secure, and reliable software stack

What We Are Looking For

  • Technical Foundation: A minimum of 6–8 years of direct experience in DevOps, Build Engineering, or Site Reliability Engineering (SRE) with an incredibly robust technical foundation.
  • Build Environment Mastery: Verifiable proficiency working with complex build systems such as CMake and Yocto, along with strong scripting capabilities in Python or similar languages.
  • Pipeline Architecture: A deep, conceptual understanding of CI/CD pipeline architecture and a proven ability to recommend, design, and implement next-generation automation toolsets.
  • Leadership Mindset: A proven ability (or strong, demonstrated desire) to lead a team, focusing heavily on technical mentorship, code quality, and high-level project delegation.
  • Professional Reliability: A stable, progressive work history that demonstrates long-term organizational loyalty and a commitment to professional growth.
  • Proximity: Residing within a comfortable 45-minute drive of the Milwaukee, WI area to support the hybrid schedule.

Comprehensive Corporate Benefits

  • Premium Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance options
  • Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) and Health Savings Accounts (HSA)
  • Company-Paid Life Insurance and Disability coverage
  • 401(k) Retirement Plan featuring a generous corporate matching contribution
  • Generous Paid Time Off (PTO) and paid corporate holidays

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