What are the responsibilities and job description for the Manager of DevOps & Platform Engineering position at SR Talent Solution Inc.?
Position: Manager of DevOps & Platform Engineering
Location: Milwaukee, WI-Hybrid
Duration: Full Time
The duties and responsibilities of the successful candidate include the following:
- Define and lead the long-term DevOps roadmap, providing the high-level architectural guidance necessary to scale automated software delivery across a global engineering organization
- Mentor and manage a specialized team of DevOps Engineers, utilizing advanced career-mapping tools to drive professional growth and technical progression
- Architect next-generation automation strategies for the full development and release lifecycle, overseeing the deployment of CI/CD environments (TeamCity), Docker, and Infrastructure as Code
- Analyze complex performance metrics and automated testing data to pinpoint architectural weaknesses and implement proactive, forward-looking infrastructure solutions
- Serve as the primary technical liaison between cross-functional engineering groups and senior leadership to ensure a unified, secure, and reliable software stack
The background of the successful candidate must include the following:
- A Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field (equivalent high-level experience may be considered)
- 6–8 years of direct experience in DevOps, Build Engineering, or SRE with an "Incredibly Rock Solid" technical foundation
- Proficiency in complex build systems such as Cmake and Yocto, along with strong scripting capabilities in Python
- A deep understanding of CI/CD pipeline architecture and the ability to recommend and implement next-generation toolsets
- A proven ability (or strong desire) to lead a team, focusing on technical mentorship and high-level project delegation
- A stable work history that demonstrates a commitment to long-term professional growth