What are the responsibilities and job description for the Lead DevOps Engineer - Hybrid Contract position at Softworld, a Kelly Company?
We are partnering with a high-impact enterprise technology team seeking a Lead DevOps Engineer to help drive the evolution of virtual infrastructure applications supporting large-scale environments. This role offers the opportunity to influence engineering standards, lead complex initiatives, and contribute to modern automation practices in a collaborative, forward-thinking environment.
Hybrid Contract
M-F, 40hrs/week
Location: Minneapolis, MN or Charlotte, NC
Contract Type: W2 with Health and 401k Benefits
What You’ll Do
- Lead development efforts supporting virtual infrastructure applications and services
- Design, build, test, and maintain scalable automation solutions
- Contribute to engineering standards and best practices across teams
- Collaborate with senior engineers and cross-functional partners to solve complex technical challenges
- Enhance and modernize existing applications through automation and performance improvements
- Participate in Agile development cycles and mentor junior team members
- Support code quality through testing, documentation, and version control best practices
What You Bring
- 4 years of hands-on development experience in enterprise environments
- Strong experience with PowerShell, Python, JavaScript, HTML, and PHP
- Proven experience using GitHub for version control and collaboration
- Exposure to automation and testing frameworks
- Experience working in Agile environments using tools like Jira
- Ability to translate complex requirements into scalable solutions
- Strong problem-solving skills and ability to work across teams
Nice to Have
- Experience with ServiceNow integrations or workflows
- Background in virtual infrastructure or platform engineering environments
- Exposure to automated testing and CI/CD pipelines
Why This Role
- Opportunity to work on large-scale, enterprise-level initiatives
- High visibility role with influence on engineering direction
- Strong potential for leadership growth and technical ownership
- Collaborative environment with access to senior technical expertise
Salary : $57 - $69