Blend360

Lead DevOps/AIOps Engineer

Blend360 • $130K — $155K *
Columbia, MD 21044In-Person
Enterprise Technology
5 - 7 years of experience
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Qualifications

  • 7+ years of experience in DevOps, cloud engineering, platform engineering, MLOps, or a related discipline.
  • Strong hands-on experience with Google Cloud Platform, especially BigQuery and cloud-native data services.
  • Experience in designing and implementing end-to-end data platforms on GCP.
  • Deep understanding of BigQuery architecture, performance optimization, data ingestion, and security.
  • Proficiency in CI/CD, automated testing, containerization, and Kubernetes/GKE.
  • Strong Infrastructure-as-Code experience, preferably with Terraform.
  • Familiarity with production ML platforms, including model deployment and monitoring.

Responsibilities

  • Lead design and implementation of cloud-native DevOps and MLOps architectures on GCP.
  • Build and optimize CI/CD pipelines for data, ML, and application workloads.
  • Develop infrastructure-as-code using Terraform and establish deployment patterns.
  • Architect and operationalize data platforms using BigQuery, Dataflow, and other GCP tools.
  • Build MLOps capabilities supporting the full ML lifecycle, including monitoring and retraining.
  • Establish observability across platforms, focusing on logging, monitoring, and data quality.
  • Mentor engineers and serve as a technical leader in DevOps, cloud, and data initiatives.

Benefits

  • Collaborative work environment with interdisciplinary teams.
  • Opportunity to work on cutting-edge AI and cloud technologies.
  • Professional development and mentoring opportunities.
  • Flexible work arrangements.
  • Engagement with enterprise-level projects and meaningful business impact.
Full Job Description
Job Description

Blend360 is looking for a Lead DevOps / MLOps Engineer to help architect, automate, and operationalize modern cloud-based data and AI platforms for enterprise clients. This role sits at the intersection of cloud infrastructure, data engineering, machine learning, and software delivery, with a strong emphasis on Google Cloud Platform (GCP).

We're looking for someone who can move comfortably between architecture and hands-on engineering-designing scalable solutions, establishing DevOps and MLOps best practices, and helping engineering teams reliably move data and AI workloads into production.

What you'll do:
  • Lead the design and implementation of cloud-native DevOps and MLOps architectures on GCP.
  • Build and optimize CI/CD pipelines for data, ML, and application workloads.
  • Develop infrastructure-as-code using tools such as Terraform and establish repeatable deployment patterns.
  • Architect and operationalize data platforms leveraging BigQuery, Cloud Storage, Dataflow, Pub/Sub, Dataproc, and Cloud Composer.
  • Build MLOps capabilities supporting the full ML lifecycle, including model development, deployment, monitoring, versioning, and retraining.
  • Establish observability across data and ML platforms, including logging, monitoring, alerting, pipeline health, data quality, and model performance.
  • Implement secure, scalable cloud infrastructure using GCP IAM, networking, secrets management, and appropriate security controls.
  • Partner with Data Engineers, ML Engineers, Architects, and client stakeholders to translate business requirements into production-ready technical solutions.
  • Establish engineering standards around deployment automation, testing, environment management, reliability, and operational excellence.
  • Troubleshoot complex production issues and drive root-cause analysis and long-term remediation.
  • Mentor engineers and serve as a technical leader across DevOps, cloud, data, and MLOps initiatives.
  • Evaluate emerging GCP and AI technologies and determine where they can create meaningful business or engineering value.


Qualifications
  • 7+ years of experience in DevOps, cloud engineering, platform engineering, MLOps, or a related discipline.
  • Strong hands-on experience with Google Cloud Platform, particularly BigQuery and cloud-native data services.
  • Experience designing and implementing end-to-end data platforms on GCP.
  • Strong understanding of BigQuery architecture, performance optimization, data ingestion, partitioning, clustering, and data security.
  • Experience with CI/CD, Git, automated testing, containerization, and Kubernetes/GKE.
  • Strong Infrastructure-as-Code experience, preferably Terraform.
  • Experience with Vertex AI and/or production ML platforms, including model deployment and monitoring.
  • Experience with orchestration and data processing technologies such as Cloud Composer/Airflow, Dataflow, Dataproc/Spark, and Pub/Sub.
  • Strong understanding of observability, reliability engineering, monitoring, logging, and alerting.
  • Proficiency with scripting/programming languages such as Python and/or Bash.
  • Strong understanding of cloud security, IAM, networking, secrets management, and enterprise governance.
  • Ability to operate at both the architectural and hands-on engineering levels.
  • Excellent communication skills and the ability to work effectively with both technical teams and senior client stakeholders.

Nice to Have
  • Experience with Vertex AI, MLflow, Kubeflow, or other MLOps platforms.
  • Experience implementing GenAI/LLM solutions in production.
  • Experience with Docker and Kubernetes/GKE in enterprise environments.
  • Familiarity with data quality, data lineage, metadata management, and semantic data layers.
  • Experience with multiple cloud platforms, particularly AWS or Azure.
  • Experience working in a consulting or professional services environment.


Additional Information

About Blend360

Blend360 Vision is to build a company of world-class people that helps our clients optimize business performance through data, technology and analytics.

Blend360 Careers

There has never been a more opportune time to join the dynamic team at Blend360, a leader in data science and analytics solutions. As the demand for innovation and leadership in the data-driven decision-making sphere grows, Blend360 continues to expand its team of professionals.

Work You’ll Do

Join Blend360’s esteemed team to assist some of the most prominent companies in navigating their data-centric challenges and opportunities. At the forefront of technology and consulting, Blend360 stands out for its commitment to growth and excellence in the digital age. Lead in a unique role that intersects technology, industry expertise, and digital innovation. Engage with a diverse team of business and technology advisors helping clients advance their capabilities in data analytics and consumer insights. Collaborate with a group of over 300 dedicated professionals who specialize in creating measurable impact through robust data solutions.

Blend360 Employment Opportunities

The company is actively building a market-leading team to drive digital transformation and deliver targeted solutions across various industries. Blend360 offers a range of job opportunities, from full-time positions to internships, each designed to foster professional and personal growth.

Innovate and Grow

At Blend360, innovation isn’t just a buzzword—it's the cornerstone of the company’s operations. Employees are encouraged to bring fresh ideas to the table, leveraging their skills to enhance project outcomes and drive industry leadership.

Cultivate Your Career

Blend360 is committed to supporting its team’s career aspirations with extensive training, development programs, and diversity training. The company’s culture is built on the principles of open communication, mutual respect, and continuous learning.

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Blend360 not only offers competitive benefits but also provides a platform for professionals to advance their careers through continuous learning and networking opportunities. Whether you’re seeking a leadership role or an entry-level position, Blend360 equips its team members with the tools needed for success.

The Blend360 Advantage

With a commitment to diversity and innovation, Blend360 creates an environment where all employees can thrive. The company’s leadership is dedicated to fostering a culture where creativity and strategic thinking are at the forefront of decision making.

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