Director, DevOps Engineer

Summary

Join Updater, Inc. as their seasoned Director of DevOps Engineering, leading the MoveHQ division's DevOps team. This leadership role requires a proven track record of delivering high-quality, secure, and scalable solutions in a fast-paced environment. Reporting to the VP of Engineering, you will oversee a team of engineers and shape the infrastructure and practices powering Updater's services. The position demands strong technical leadership, excellent communication, and stakeholder management skills. You will be responsible for driving the adoption of cloud technologies, establishing monitoring systems, and ensuring compliance with security standards. This role offers significant growth opportunities and a competitive salary.

Requirements

• 10+ years in DevOps, including 5+ years in leadership roles, with a proven ability to drive material business impact in fast-paced environments
• Proficiency with AWS, Cloudflare, Terraform, Snowflake, and other cloud-hosted solutions
• Familiarity with security compliance frameworks, including FedRAMP or equivalent programs
• Experience managing teams in organizations with more than 25 engineers
• Proven track record of delivering services on time and within budget in startup cultures
• Demonstrated ability to create effective monitoring systems that balance visibility and noise reduction
• Strong foundation in software architecture, design patterns, and best practices
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills to convey technical concepts to both technical and executive audiences
• Comfort with ambiguity and the ability to distill complex problems into actionable steps

Responsibilities

• Drive the adoption and optimization of cloud technologies, including AWS, Cloudflare, Terraform, and Snowflake, ensuring alignment with business goals and industry best practices
• Collaborate across engineering and executive teams to anticipate needs, foster alignment, and develop solutions that balance technical excellence with business objectives
• Act as a bridge between technical and non-technical teams, effectively communicating priorities, roadmaps, and solutions to stakeholders at all levels, including the CISO, CEO, and engineering teams
• Establish and maintain an actionable monitoring system that ensures optimal visibility into system performance, minimizing false alarms while addressing real issues promptly
• Build strong relationships with both internal and external stakeholders, ensuring clear communication, alignment on goals, and timely delivery of solutions that meet diverse needs
• Lead a DevOps team of 5 engineers, with opportunities for growth tied to business objectives and team performance
• Implement scalable architecture and design patterns while ensuring compliance with security standards, including FedRAMP or equivalent programs
• Lead initiatives for resource management, capacity planning, and infrastructure optimization to ensure seamless scalability and reliability
• Transform open-ended questions into actionable plans that can be implemented by the team to address complex business challenges effectively

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• Unlimited PTO
• 13 paid company holidays annually
• Updater Stock Options
• 401(k)
• Commuter Benefits
• Personal Wellbeing Subsidy
• New Hire Subsidy
• One Medical Membership
• Short Term Disability Insurance
• Supplemental Life Insurance
• 12 weeks of Primary Caregiver Parental Leave