F2F Interview -Lead DevOps Engineer – Chicago, IL-Hybrid

[Manohar Reddy Surathani]

Job Title: Lead DevOps Engineer
Location : Chicago,IL-Hybrid-2 days onsite per week
Duration : 12+ month contract-C2C

 Interview Mode: Only Onsite interview

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We are seeking a Lead DevOps Engineer to drive strategic automation, infrastructure modernization, and DevSecOps adoption for a leading financial institution. This role will play a critical part in enhancing the software development lifecycle (SDLC), improving deployment efficiency, strengthening security and compliance, and fostering a culture of innovation across Agile product delivery teams.
 
The ideal candidate will have a strong background in cloud-native DevOps practices, with deep experience in CI/CD pipeline design, containerization/orchestration, and infrastructure as code (IaC) using modern tools. This is a strategic and hands-on role where you will mentor engineers, partner with architecture and security teams, and help shape the future of DevSecOps at the enterprise level.

Key Responsibilities:
Automation & Infrastructure:
Design, implement, and manage scalable, secure CI/CD pipelines
Automate infrastructure provisioning and configuration using Terraform, Ansible, Chocolaty
Containerize and orchestrate applications using Docker, Podman, and Amazon EKS
Write and manage deployment workflows in Azure DevOps, GitHub, or Jenkins

DevSecOps Enablement:
Embed "shift-left" security practices with tools like Checkmarx, SonarQube, PrismaCloud
Guide development teams in secure coding practices and compliance standards (performance, availability, recoverability)
Maintain and implement tooling for automated testing, including unit, integration, system, and performance testing
Collaboration & Mentorship:
Mentor junior engineers and software delivery teams on DevOps best practices
Collaborate with architecture, security, and delivery teams on solution design, implementation, and support
Support Agile teams with ADO (Azure DevOps) configuration, process setup, and DevOps workflows
Innovation & Strategy:
Identify and implement opportunities for automation, standardization, and DevOps maturity
Participate in Technology Centers of Excellence and evangelize DevSecOps across the organization
Contribute to evaluation and adoption of emerging technologies, tools, and vendor packages
Support the Bank's long-term roadmap to modernize and refine development operations, container security, and compliance tooling

Required Skills & Experience:
7+ years of experience in software engineering and DevOps
7+ years working in SCRUM/Agile environments
Expertise in containerization via Docker and Podman, and orchestration with Amazon EKS
Proficiency in CI/CD tools such as Azure DevOps, Jenkins, Octopus, or TeamCity
Strong cloud engineering background in AWS, with exposure to Azure
Experience with Infrastructure as Code (IaC) tools: Terraform, Ansible, Chocolaty
Solid understanding of DevSecOps, including Checkmarx, SonarQube, PrismaCloud
Experience with GitHub Copilot, including configuration and administration
Scripting proficiency in Python, PowerShell, and Bash
Familiarity with APM tools such as Datadog, SolarWinds
Ability to work with tools like Artifactory, NuGet, JFrog, and build systems such as MSBuild
OOP development experience in C# or similar languages

Nice to Have:
Experience proactively preventing “rebel code” and enforcing development standards
Familiarity with hybrid cloud environments (50% Azure / 50% AWS)
Prior contributions to self-service DevOps platform development
Strong communication and documentation skills for cross-functional collaboration and training

Why Join:
Strategic, high-impact role modernizing enterprise DevOps practices
Exposure to advanced container and orchestration platforms
Work with a forward-thinking architecture and security team
Help shape the future of DevSecOps culture across the organization
 

Thanks & Regards
Manohar Reddy
Direct: (703) 884-0897
Email: man...@aptivacorp.com 
Web: https://www.aptivacorp.com
LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/s-m-reddy-71561237