JetBlue Airways

Lead Engineer DevOps

JetBlue Airways$105K — $150K *
Information Technology
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in a related discipline or equivalent experience
  • 4 years of experience with infrastructure or development teams for enterprise-scale solutions
  • 4 years of experience in Continuous Integration and Continuous Delivery
  • Experience in cloud infrastructure like Azure, GCP, or AWS
  • Proficient in scripting languages (PowerShell, Bash, Python)
  • Experience with container orchestration (Kubernetes, Docker)
  • Knowledge of release management processes including Canary Deployments and Blue/Green deployments

Responsibilities

  • Develop and lead operations processes and software deployment strategies
  • Establish processes for maintenance, support, and security patching
  • Automate and ensure Continuous Integration/Continuous Delivery in development
  • Collaborate with and mentor junior engineers on best practices
  • Perform code reviews for quality and consistency
  • Ensure adherence to IT and business standards and policies
  • Collaborate with internal and external teams to meet defined standards
  • Be part of the on-call team for issue resolution

Benefits

  • Access to healthcare benefits
  • 401(k) plan with company match
  • Crewmember stock purchase plan
  • Short-term and long-term disability coverage
  • Basic life insurance
  • Free space available travel on JetBlue
Full Job Description
Position Summary

The Lead Engineer, DevOps plays an integral role in implementing and executing cloud practices for build management, product release and operation processes. The role is responsible for managing and automating the build and deployment process and regression testing, building tools and monitoring used in product implementations. The Lead Engineer, DevOps will help in defining, maintaining procedures and tools that are used to deliver releases in a repeatable and scalable manner. This role involves significant collaboration with stakeholders across IT and partners.

Essential Responsibilities
  • Develop and lead operations processes, implement new software deployment strategies, and conduct professional software testing when needed
  • Establish and run the processes for on-going maintenance while monitoring support and security patching of a platform
  • Automate, support, and ensure Continuous Integration (CI)/Continuous Delivery (CD) in product development
  • Collaborate and mentor junior engineers with regards to software release best practices
  • Perform code reviews to ensure high quality and consistent coding practices, operations and infrastructure teams to ensure seamless deployments, proper documentation, and support for applications
  • Ensure that JetBlue IT and business standards and procedures are maintained in accordance with company policies and all audit, security, and regulatory requirements
  • Work with internal and external Engineering/Security/Operations teams to ensure that the defined standards are met and used throughout all departments
  • Be part of the on-call team to help resolve issues with the customer facing and support applications
  • Other duties as assigned

Minimum Experience and Qualifications
  • Bachelor's degree in a related discipline; OR demonstrated capability to perform job responsibilities with a combination of a High School Diploma/GED and at least four (4) years of previous relevant work experience
  • Four (4) years of previous experience working with infrastructure and/or development teams to build enterprise-scale application integration solutions
  • Four (4) years of experience with Continuous Integration and Continuous Delivery process
  • Experience architecting and supporting highly available and highly scalable cloud infrastructure like Microsoft Azure and Google Cloud Platform or Amazon AWS
  • Ability to grasp technical concepts quickly and apply that knowledge to DevOps efforts within the team
  • Proficiency in scripting languages such as PowerShell, Bash, and Python
  • Experience with Container orchestration like Kubernetes, Docker, Vulnerabilities and Patch management
  • Proficient in Cloud based software development/management tools (Ansible/Salt Stack, Ruby, Jenkins Pipelines, GitHub, Ubuntu/Centos/RHEL, Terraform, Artifactory or similar)
  • Familiarity with monitoring tools like AppDynamics, Sumo Logic or similar
  • Knowledge of Release Management Processes including Canary Deployments and Blue/Green
  • Available for overnight travel (10%)
  • Able to work flexible hours and be available for emergency response on short notice
  • Must pass a pre-employment drug test
  • Must be legally eligible to work in the country in which the position is located
  • Authorization to work in the US is required. This position is not eligible for visa sponsorship

Preferred Experience and Qualifications
  • Three (3) years of experience leading/mentoring team of software engineers
  • Demonstrated knowledge of working with Content Delivery Network (CDN) Platforms and Content Management System (CMS) Technologies
  • Experience in managing pipeline tools
  • Microsoft Certified DevOps Engineer or Microsoft Certified Azure Solutions Expert
  • Demonstrated knowledge of Project Release Management
  • Effective time management and prioritization skills
  • Solid team and people management skills
  • Excellent problem solving and structured thinking skills
  • Able to work in a highly dynamic team environment

Crewmember Expectations:
  • Regular attendance and punctuality
  • Potential need to work flexible hours and be available to respond on short-notice
  • Able to maintain a professional appearance
  • When working or traveling on JetBlue flights, and if time permits, all capable crewmembers are asked to assist with light cleaning of the aircraft
  • Must be an appropriate organizational fit for the JetBlue culture, that is, exhibit the JetBlue values of Safety, Caring, Integrity, Passion and Fun
  • Promote JetBlue's #1 value of safety as a Safety Ambassador, supporting JetBlue's Safety Management System (SMS) components, Safety Policy, and behavioral standards
  • Identify safety and security concerns, issues, incidents or hazards that should be reported and report them whenever possible and by any means necessary including JetBlue's confidential reporting systems (Aviation Safety Action Program (ASAP) or Safety Action Report (SAR))
  • Responsible for adhering to all applicable laws, regulations (FAA, OSHA, DOT, etc.) and Company policies, procedures and risk controls
  • Uphold JetBlue's safety performance metric goals and understand how they relate to their duties and responsibilities
  • The use of ChatGPT or any other automated tool during the interview process will disqualify a candidate from being considered for the position.

Equipment:
  • Computer and other office equipment

Work Environment:
  • Traditional office environment

Physical Effort:
  • Light physical effort required by handling objects up to 20 pounds occasionally and/or up to 10 pounds frequently. (Light)

Compensation:
  • The base pay range for this position is between $105,600.00 and $150,400.00 per year. Base pay is one component of JetBlue's total compensation package, which may also include access to healthcare benefits, a 401(k) plan and company match, crewmember stock purchase plan, short-term and long-term disability coverage, basic life insurance, free space available travel on JetBlue, and more.

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About JetBlue Airways

JetBlue is a customer service channel for Major United States Airline based in Queens, New York. It is a passenger airline that operates primarily on point-to-point routes with its fleet of 120 Airbus A320 aircraft and 49 EMBRAER 190 aircraft. As of December 31, 2011, it served 70 destinations in 22 states, Puerto Rico, Mexico and 12 countries in the Caribbean and Latin America. Most of JetBlue flights have as an origin or destination New York or one of its other focus cities: Boston, Fort Lauderdale, Los Angeles, Orlando or San Juan, Puerto Rico. As of December 31, 2011, the Company operated an average of 700 daily flights. During the year ended December 31, 2011, the Company acquired eight take-off and landing slots at each of New York’s LaGuardia Airport and Washington D.C.’s Ronald Reagan National Airport. The Company’s operations primarily consist of transporting passengers on its aircraft with domestic United States operations, including Puerto Rico, which accounted for 85% of its capacity in 2011.

JetBlue Airways Careers

There has never been a more exciting time to explore job opportunities at JetBlue Airways, a leading company in the aviation industry known for its innovation, strong culture, and commitment to diversity and leadership development. Work You’ll Do Join JetBlue Airways' dynamic team to help redefine the future of air travel with a focus on customer service excellence and operational efficiency. At JetBlue, you will be part of a culture that values diversity, leadership, and professional growth. Transform your career and the airline industry with JetBlue’s commitment to innovation and excellence. Lead from a unique position in the marketplace, where your skills in technology, customer service, and team collaboration are highly valued. Work with a dedicated team of professionals who are passionate about creating an outstanding travel experience. Collaborate with industry leaders and benefit from a culture that supports career advancement and professional development. Introducing the JetBlue Professional Growth and Development Initiative We are building a market-leading team to master the challenges of the modern aviation industry. At JetBlue, you will find a supportive environment where career growth and learning are encouraged through comprehensive training and leadership development programs. Do Innovative Work Join a team that is at the forefront of the aviation industry, where you can apply your skills in a variety of roles, from pilot and cabin crew positions to engineering and customer support. JetBlue offers a wide range of job opportunities that allow you to innovate and excel. Be Part of a Great Team Work on a wide range of projects and utilize the latest technology in aviation. Harness the unparalleled capabilities of a team that values integrity, teamwork, and mutual respect. Future-Proof Your Career Advance your career with JetBlue Airways, where your ambition can take you to new heights. Enjoy near-limitless opportunities to grow professionally, supported by unmatched training, development, and certification support. Explore JetBlue’s internship programs offer a unique insight into the workings of one of the most innovative airlines in the industry. These programs provide hands-on experience and are a stepping stone to full-time employment. The JetBlue Experience Our combined service capabilities, commitment to innovation, and a diverse and inclusive workplace help employees thrive and lead in their careers. At JetBlue, we are dedicated to nurturing a professional environment where every team member can succeed. Stay Connected Join Our Team Search open positions that match your skills and interests. We look for passionate, curious, creative, and solution-driven team players. Explore the various employment paths JetBlue Airways offers, from customer service to pilot positions. SEARCH JETBLUE JOBS Keep Up to Date Stay ahead with career tips, insider perspectives, and industry-leading insights you can put to use today—all from the people who work here. READ CAREERS BLOG Job Alert Emails Personalize your subscription to receive job alerts, latest news, and insider tips tailored to your preferences. Discover the exciting and rewarding career opportunities that await at JetBlue Airways.
Learn more about JetBlue Airways
Size
19,304 employees
Market Cap
$2 billion
Industry
Net Income
-$1.3 billion
Founded
1999
5 Year Trend
-1.7%
Revenue
$2.9 billion
NASDAQ

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