NEWMARK

Staff DevOps Engineer

NEWMARK$138K — $165K *
Information Technology
11 - 15 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, MIS, or related field preferred.
  • 12+ years of infrastructure/software engineering experience, architecting cloud systems at scale.
  • Expert proficiency in infrastructure-as-code (Terraform, Bicep, etc.) and CI/CD platforms (GitHub Actions, Azure DevOps, etc.).
  • Deep understanding of distributed systems and container orchestration (Kubernetes) at scale.
  • Strong experience with cloud platforms (Azure, AWS, GCP) and cloud-native architecture patterns.
  • Proven leadership in large-scale technical initiatives across teams.
  • Strong background in observability and monitoring tools, and incident response practices.

Responsibilities

  • Own and drive technical architecture for cross-team infrastructure initiatives on cloud platforms, CI/CD, and observability.
  • Design and maintain scalable cloud-native infrastructure and deployment pipelines for various applications and systems.
  • Architect AI workflows into DevOps and platform operations for improved reliability and efficiency.
  • Set engineering standards for infrastructure-as-code, CI/CD, security, and observability, including AI operations tooling.
  • Lead technical design reviews and offer architectural guidance to multiple engineering teams.
  • Partner with key stakeholders to translate business strategies into infrastructure roadmaps including AI operational capabilities.
  • Identify and resolve performance and reliability issues across cloud infrastructure.

Benefits

  • Comprehensive health and wellness benefits package.
  • Flexible working hours and remote work options.
  • Opportunities for continuous learning and professional development.
  • Retirement savings plan with company matching.
  • Generous paid time off and holidays.
Full Job Description
Responsibilities

  • Own and drive the technical architecture for complex, cross-team infrastructure initiatives spanning cloud platforms, CI/CD, and observability.
  • Design, build, and maintain scalable, resilient cloud-native infrastructure and deployment pipelines supporting Newmark's platform footprint, including Line of Business Applications, AI Platforms (Newmark Document Intelligence (NDI), Ngage, the Newmark AI Exchange), and core enterprise systems.
  • Architect and integrate agentic AI workflows (autonomous agents, LLM-driven automation, AI copilots) into DevOps and platform operations - such as automated incident triage, self-healing infrastructure, and AI-assisted change review - to drive reliability and efficiency.
  • Set engineering standards and best practices for infrastructure-as-code, CI/CD, security, and observability across the organization, including responsible use of AI-assisted operations tooling.
  • Lead technical design reviews and provide architectural guidance to multiple engineering and platform teams.
  • Partner with product, security, and engineering leadership to translate business strategy into scalable infrastructure roadmaps, including AI-driven operational capabilities.
  • Identify and resolve systemic performance, reliability, and scalability issues across cloud infrastructure and deployment pipelines.
  • Own incident response and disaster recovery strategy for platforms in scope, driving blameless postmortems and durable, systemic fixes.
  • Mentor and coach senior and mid-level engineers, raising the technical bar across the organization on both platform engineering and applied AI/automation practices.
  • Drive adoption of modern infrastructure tools and practices to improve developer velocity and system resilience.
  • Maintain awareness of emerging technologies and industry trends, particularly in AI-driven infrastructure automation, and assess their applicability to the business.


Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, MIS, or related field preferred.
  • 12+ years of experience in infrastructure/software engineering, with demonstrated experience architecting cloud infrastructure and CI/CD systems at scale.
  • Expert-level proficiency in infrastructure-as-code (Terraform, Bicep, or similar) and CI/CD platforms (GitHub Actions, Azure DevOps, or Jenkins).
  • Deep understanding of distributed systems, containerization, and orchestration (Kubernetes) at scale.
  • Strong experience with cloud platforms (Azure, AWS, or GCP) and cloud-native architecture patterns.
  • Proven track record of leading large-scale technical initiatives across multiple teams.
  • Strong background in observability and monitoring tooling (metrics, logging, tracing) and incident response practices.
  • Deep understanding of security and compliance practices - identity (Zero Trust, Entra ID/Azure AD), secrets management, and audit/change controls in a regulated or public-company environment (SOX or similar).
  • Demonstrated ability to mentor engineers and influence technical direction without direct reporting authority. Preferred Qualifications
  • Nice to have experience designing multi-agent systems, tool-calling architectures, or retrieval-augmented generation (RAG) pipelines for operational or infrastructure use cases.
  • Nice to have Hands-on experience building or integrating agentic AI systems, LLM-powered operations tooling, or AI agent orchestration frameworks (e.g., LangChain, AutoGen, Semantic Kernel, MCP) into infrastructure and DevOps workflows.
  • Nice to have Track record of speaking, writing, or open-source contributions that demonstrate technical thought leadership, especially in applied AI and infrastructure automation.
  • Experience with event-driven architectures and real-time data processing (e.g., Kafka, Event Hubs, Kinesis).
  • Nice to have Familiarity with data platforms such as Databricks.
  • Prior experience in commercial real estate, fintech, or operations/transaction systems.

About NEWMARK

Newmark designs, builds and sells single-family homes in five major markets within the Southwest and Southeast United States, including Houston, Austin, Dallas/Fort Worth, Miami/Ft. Lauderdale and, most recently, Nashville. Each of these markets has experienced population and job growth above the national average over the past several years. The Company operated in 49 subdivisions in these metropolitan areas, and had 444 homes under construction at December 31,1997. In addition, as of December 31, 1997, the Company owned or had under option contract 2,020 lots available for future growth. The Company is also actively engaged in residential land acquisition and development, which enables it to provide lots for its homebuilding operations.

NEWMARK Careers

Joining NEWMARK offers a unique opportunity to become part of a dynamic team that drives innovation and leadership in the industry. NEWMARK, a leader in its field, is renowned for fostering professional growth and embracing diversity through comprehensive diversity training programs.

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NEWMARK is constantly seeking skilled professionals eager to contribute to a team that values innovation and expertise. With a variety of job opportunities available, candidates can find positions that match their skills and career aspirations. NEWMARK is committed to hiring top talent to maintain its status as an industry leader.

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At NEWMARK, career growth is not just a possibility, but a priority. The company supports its team members with resources and opportunities to advance professionally. Through targeted leadership programs and regular skills development workshops, employees at NEWMark are equipped to take on new challenges and elevate their careers.

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For those starting their careers, NEWMARK’s internship programs offer a gateway into the industry with hands-on experience and valuable networking opportunities. Interns at NEWMARK gain insights into the company’s operations and contribute to meaningful projects, setting a solid foundation for future employment.

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NEWMARK is dedicated to creating an inclusive environment where diversity is celebrated. The company’s commitment to diversity training ensures that all team members feel valued and understood. NEWMARK’s culture is one of its greatest strengths, fostering a workplace where innovation thrives through diverse perspectives.

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Employees at NEWMARK enjoy a comprehensive benefits package that supports both their professional and personal lives. From health and wellness programs to flexible working arrangements, NEWMARK ensures that team members have what they need to succeed.

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