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JOB DESCRIPTION
About the Role:
We are seeking a highly skilled Lead DevOps Engineer to drive and scale our infrastructure, with a primary focus on Kubernetes orchestration and cloud-native technologies. In this leadership role, you will architect, implement, and manage our containerized environments, ensuring performance, security, and reliability for critical applications and services.
Key Responsibilities:
- Lead the design, implementation, and maintenance of scalable Kubernetes-based infrastructure.
- Architect and manage CI/CD pipelines that enable automated testing, deployment, and monitoring of microservices.
- Define and enforce best practices for containerization, infrastructure as code (IaC), and Kubernetes operations.
- Collaborate with development, security, and operations teams to build resilient and secure cloud-native solutions.
- Drive improvements in observability, including logging, metrics, and alerting using tools like Prometheus, Data Dog, or similar.
- Manage and mentor a team of DevOps engineers, ensuring technical growth and consistent delivery.
- Own and maintain Helm charts, Kubernetes manifests, and automation scripts for multi-environment deployments.
- Troubleshoot and resolve complex issues in cloud and containerized environments.
- Stay up to date with industry trends, tools, and Kubernetes CNCF ecosystem advancements.
POSITION TYPE
RegularPAY RANGE
The targeted base salary for this position is $120,700 to $180,900 per year. The final compensation will be determined by a number of factors such as qualifications, expertise, and the candidate’s geographical location.<<>><<>><<>><<>><<>><<>><<>><<>><<>><<>>
We’re Here to Support You—Accommodations Upon Request
Green Dot is committed to providing an inclusive and accessible hiring experience for all candidates. If you require a reasonable accommodation during any part of the application or interview process, we encourage you to let us know. We will work with you to meet your needs in a way that respects your privacy and ensures equal opportunity. Our goal is to support every applicant in showcasing their talents and potential.
Work Authorization Requirement
At Green Dot Corporation, we value diversity and strive for fair and inclusive hiring practices. However, we are currently unable to offer visa sponsorship. All applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States at the time of application and throughout the duration of employment, without the need for current or future sponsorship.
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