DevOps / DevSecOps Engineer (Developer Experience DevEx)

Purple Drive Technologies

$100K — $140K *
Information Technology
8 - 10 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 8-10 years of IT experience, specializing in DevOps and DevSecOps.
  • Prior development experience with Java, Python, .NET, or similar languages.
  • Hands-on expertise with CI/CD tools like Jenkins, GitHub Actions, GitLab CI, or Azure DevOps.
  • Strong familiarity with Infrastructure as Code tools like Terraform or CloudFormation.
  • Proficient in using Docker and Kubernetes for containerization.
  • In-depth knowledge of cloud platforms including AWS, Azure, and GCP.
  • Experience with security tools such as SonarQube, Snyk, or Checkmarx.
  • Strong scripting abilities in Bash, Python, or PowerShell.
  • Familiarity with monitoring solutions like Prometheus, Grafana, or ELK.
  • Understanding of Zero Trust security and DevSecOps frameworks.

Responsibilities

  • Design, implement, and manage CI/CD pipelines for application deployments.
  • Enhance Developer Experience (DevEx) by creating self-service platforms and automation tools.
  • Integrate security controls into CI/CD pipelines as part of DevSecOps practices.
  • Automate infrastructure provisioning using Infrastructure as Code (IaC) tools.
  • Collaborate with development teams to optimize build, test, and release processes.
  • Implement containerization and orchestration solutions like Docker and Kubernetes.
  • Manage cloud environments ensuring high availability and scalability.
  • Conduct vulnerability assessments and integrate security scanning tools.
  • Monitor system performance and ensure robust observability solutions are in place.
  • Ensure compliance with enterprise security and governance policies.

Benefits

  • Opportunity to work in a collaborative and dynamic team environment.
  • Access to the latest technologies and tools in the industry.
  • Focus on Developer Experience and innovation in automation.
  • Professional growth and learning opportunities within the organization.
  • Flexibility in work environment and practices.
Full Job Description
Job Summary:

We are seeking an experienced DevOps / DevSecOps Engineer with strong Developer Experience (DevEx) focus to join our team in Newark, NJ. The ideal candidate will have a solid development background along with hands-on experience in building secure, scalable CI/CD pipelines and cloud-native infrastructure. This role requires a strong understanding of automation, security integration, and platform engineering best practices.

Key Responsibilities

  • Design, implement, and manage CI/CD pipelines for application deployments.
  • Enhance Developer Experience (DevEx) by building self-service platforms, automation tools, and reusable infrastructure modules.
  • Integrate security controls and compliance checks into CI/CD pipelines (DevSecOps practices).
  • Automate infrastructure provisioning using Infrastructure as Code (IaC) tools.
  • Collaborate with development teams to streamline build, test, and release processes.
  • Implement containerization and orchestration solutions (Docker, Kubernetes).
  • Manage cloud environments (AWS/Azure/GCP) ensuring high availability and scalability.
  • Conduct vulnerability assessments and integrate SAST, DAST, and container security scanning tools.
  • Monitor system performance and implement observability solutions (logs, metrics, tracing).
  • Ensure adherence to enterprise security and governance policies.


Required Skills & Qualifications

  • 8-10 years of overall IT experience with strong DevOps and DevSecOps expertise.
  • Prior developer experience (Java, Python, .NET, or similar).
  • Hands-on experience with CI/CD tools such as Jenkins, GitHub Actions, GitLab CI, or Azure DevOps.
  • Strong experience with Terraform, CloudFormation, or similar IaC tools.
  • Experience with Docker and Kubernetes.
  • Expertise in cloud platforms (AWS/Azure/GCP).
  • Experience implementing security tools like SonarQube, Snyk, Checkmarx, Prisma, or similar.
  • Strong scripting skills (Bash, Python, PowerShell).
  • Experience with monitoring tools such as Prometheus, Grafana, ELK, or Splunk.
  • Knowledge of Zero Trust security models and DevSecOps frameworks.

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