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Senior DevOps Engineer

OpenGov· Engineering
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US | Massachusetts | Boston$175k - $195kFull-timePosted 4mo ago

About the role

Senior DevOps Engineer responsible for designing and delivering OpenGov’s cloud infrastructure, CI/CD pipelines, and security architecture for a multi-tenant SaaS platform serving public sector customers. Balances deep technical execution with cross-functional influence and mentors engineers to elevate operational excellence.

Responsibilities

  • Architect and own OpenGov's multi-tenant Azure and AWS infrastructure, ensuring high availability, fault tolerance, and disaster recovery readiness at scale.
  • Lead infrastructure-as-code strategy using IaC tools (Terraform, CloudFormation, Pulumi, or Crossplane) across environments.
  • Design, build, and continuously improve CI/CD pipelines (GitHub Actions, Jenkins, CircleCI, or others).
  • Drive cloud cost optimization and performance engineering across AWS and Azure services.
  • Own the security posture of cloud infrastructure and partner with compliance teams on SOC2 and StateRamp adherence.
  • Establish and manage observability practices using Grafana, Prometheus, and Azure Monitor.
  • Lead incident response and post-mortem processes with a focus on systemic improvement.
  • Serve as a cross-functional technical advisor to engineering, product, and security teams.
  • Translate business priorities into scalable infrastructure decisions.
  • Mentor and develop junior engineers, elevate technical standards, and build a culture of operational excellence.

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field, or equivalent work experience.
  • 8+ years of software engineering experience with a deep focus on cloud infrastructure, DevOps, and platform engineering.
  • 3+ years running Kubernetes at scale in production on public cloud environments (Azure preferred).
  • Proven track record with AWS, Azure, or GCP infrastructure for SaaS applications.
  • Experience includes managed Kubernetes, databases, networking, and RBAC management.
  • Hands-on expertise with infrastructure-as-code tools (Terraform, CloudFormation, Pulumi, or Crossplane) in production environments.
  • Strong command of CI/CD tooling (GitHub Actions, Jenkins, CircleCI, or equivalent) and modern delivery practices.
  • Deep knowledge of cloud security practices, including encryption, RBAC, IAM, and network security architecture.
  • Proficiency in at least one modern programming language (Python, Go, Java, or Ruby).
  • Experience with AI-driven developer tooling, workflow automation, or agent-based systems in an engineering context.
  • Familiarity with ArgoCD or other GitOps-based deployment frameworks.
  • Experience with regulated environments and compliance frameworks such as SOC2 or StateRamp.

Skills

Required:Cloud infrastructure design and management

Benefits

  • Comprehensive healthcare options for individuals and families
  • Flexible vacation policy and paid company holidays
  • 401(k) with company match
  • Paid parental leave, wellness stipends, and HSA contributions
  • Professional development and growth opportunities
  • Collaborative office environment with weekly catered lunches.
Last updated Oct 15, 2026. Interested? Apply on the company site.

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