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Lead DevOps Engineer (Remote - United States)Nextech • United, WV, US
Lead DevOps Engineer (Remote - United States)

Lead DevOps Engineer (Remote - United States)

Nextech • United, WV, US
5 days ago
Job type
  • Full-time
  • Remote
Job description

Job Description

Job Description

Why join Nextech?

We are a leader in specialty healthcare technology solutions.

We’re committed to hiring and retaining talent, which is why we invest in our employees through competitive pay, a generous bonus structure, great healthcare, a comprehensive wellness program, and many other benefits.

If you are a software engineer, finance or accounting professional, customer support specialist, or a business development expert with a passion for healthcare technology (just to name a few), we want to hear from you.

We are an equal opportunity employer with a commitment to diversity.  All individuals, regardless of personal characteristics are encouraged to apply. If you are a candidate in need of assistance or an accommodation in the application process, please contact talent@nextech.com.

Job Summary

The Lead DevOps Engineer will drive Nextech’s DevOps initiatives, providing daily technical direction and mentorship while collaborating with the DevOps Manager and cross-functional teams to ensure scalable, secure, and reliable infrastructure. This role combines hands-on engineering with technical and team leadership for our DevOps and Cloud teams and will be working with Software Engineering teams to design, implement, and optimize infrastructure and automation strategies.

All activities must be in compliance with Equal Employment Opportunity laws, HIPAA, ERISA and other regulations, as appropriate.

Essential Functions

  • Essential Functions : In addition to working in accordance with appropriate conduct and behavioral standards, specific responsibilities of this role include :

Leadership & Strategy

  • Provide coaching and direction to a team of DevOps engineers, promoting a culture of ownership, accountability, and continuous improvement.
  • Act as the primary technical contact and mentor for DevOps best practices and automation strategies.
  • Drive innovation and foster experimentation in CI / CD, automation, and system architecture.
  • Demonstrate excellence in both written and verbal communication.
  • Promote ongoing learning and keep current with new technologies and patterns.
  • Infrastructure & Automation

  • Architect and maintain scalable infrastructure using Infrastructure as Code (IaC) tools such as Terraform.
  • Develop and manage CI / CD pipelines using tools like Azure DevOps, GitHub Actions, or Jenkins.
  • Oversee configuration management solutions (e.g., Ansible) to ensure consistent, secure environments.
  • Monitoring & Operational Excellence

  • Work with Software Engineering to enhance monitoring, alerting, and observability using APM tools such as Datadog, Dynatrace, or New Relic.
  • Collaboration

  • Partner with product and engineering stakeholders to translate business requirements into reliable infrastructure solutions.
  • Collaborate closely with the DevOps Manager to ensure solutions align with overall operational and business goals.
  • Represent DevOps in technical planning meetings, communicating priorities, risks, and system health status clearly.
  • Team Development

  • Provide technical coaching, constructive feedback, and help identify growth opportunities for DevOps engineers.
  • Encourage knowledge sharing, standardization, and adoption of modern DevOps practices.
  • Collaborate with the DevOps Manager to ensure the team is properly resourced for delivery.
  • Carry out additional responsibilities assigned based on business need.
  • Minimum Requirements

  • 7+ years in software or infrastructure engineering roles.
  • 5+ years of DevOps experience, providing technical direction to DevOps Engineers.
  • Expertise in Azure and leveraging PaaS
  • Demonstrated success implementing DevOps.
  • Hands-on experience with IaC tools (e.g., Terraform), scripting languages (e.g., PowerShell, Python), and CI / CD (Azure DevOps preferred) platforms.
  • Experience with Agile methodologies and version control systems.
  • Knowledge of cloud engineering and networking
  • Preferred Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree in computer science, Engineering, or related field.
  • Ansible experience.
  • Some interaction with .NET Core
  • One or more Cloud-related certifications in Azure
  • Familiarity with HIPAA compliance and healthcare IT best practices.
  • Working Environment / Physical Demands

  • Nextech operates as a remote work organization.
  • Activities require a significant amount of work in front of a computer monitor.
  • Long-distance or air travel as needed – not to exceed 5% travel.
  • Total Rewards

  • Generous annual bonus opportunity
  • 401(k) with Employer Match
  • Flexible Time Off :  take time off when you need it without worrying about available hours
  • 10 paid holidays
  • Volunteer Time Off
  • Insurance : Choice of  Medical, Dental, and Vision plans
  • Health Savings Account with employer match
  • Flexible Spending Account
  • 100% Company-Paid Parental leave
  • 100% Company-Paid Life Insurance and Short / Long Term Disability Insurance
  • Nextech Luminary Peer Recognition Program
  • Wellness Program including discounts on medical premiums
  • Employee Assistance Program with free counseling sessions available
  • Corporate Discounts on Retail, Travel, and Entertainment
  • Pet Insurance options
  • We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process, such as reviewing applications, analyzing resumes, or assessing responses. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions are ultimately made by humans. If you would like more information about how your data is processed, please contact us.

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