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Important SkillsTechnical - Strong hands-on java and related frameworks, cloud technologies (AWS preferred but not required), CI/CD pipeliningMust Haves:7+ years of experience with hands-on Java and related frameworksHands-on experience with cloud technologies (AWS preferred, or Azure/GCP and willingness to learn AWS)3+ years of experience with CI/CD pipleliningStrong experience integrating AI tools in software delivery pipelinesPlusses:Experience in people management of development teamsPython development and/or scripting experienceDay to Day:Lead and mentor a team of software engineers while remaining actively engaged in the design, development, and delivery of enterprise-scale applications built on Java and modern development frameworks. Drive engineering excellence through adoption of DevOps best practices, automation, CI/CD pipelines, and cloud-native development methodologies to improve platform reliability, scalability, and team efficiency. 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Foster a culture of innovation and continuous improvement by identifying opportunities to modernize applications, streamline development processes, and accelerate delivery through automation and emerging technologies.Responsibilities:Strategic LeadershipDefine and execute the enterprise DevOps roadmap aligned with business prioritiesChampion CI/CD, Infrastructure as Code, observability, and cloud-native architecturesPresent delivery metrics, innovation initiatives, and risk mitigation strategies to executive stakeholdersBuild and mentor a global DevOps team to scale platform capabilitiesTechnical Excellence & InnovationOversee Terraform implementations for multi-cloud infrastructure (AWS, Azure)Lead containerization strategies using ECS and EKS with secure, scalable orchestrationDrive automation of infrastructure provisioning, deployment pipelines, and monitoringEvaluate and integrate AI-powered tools into DevOps workflows (code generation, automated testing, incident response, predictive analytics)Evaluate and implement emerging tools that improve productivity, resilience, and developer experienceCollaboration & EnablementPartner with application teams, architects, and security to enable high-velocity, compliant deliveryAct as trusted advisor to business units, aligning DevOps capabilities with cross-functional needsGuide teams in adopting AI assistants and automation tools to accelerate development cyclesPromote experimentation and continuous improvement across engineering practicesEnsure operational excellence through advanced observability and proactive incident managementTeam Development & MetricsRecruit and develop top talent committed to innovation and operational excellenceFoster a culture of ownership, empowerment, and continuous learningLeverage engineering productivity platforms (e.g., LinearB, DX) or custom metrics to track DORA metrics, cycle time, and team efficiencyUse data-driven insights to identify bottlenecks, optimize workflows, and improve organizational agility Beacon Hill is an equal opportunity employer and individuals with disabilities and/or protected veterans are encouraged to apply.California residents: Qualified applications with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers and the California Fair Chance Act.If you would like to complete our voluntary self-identification form, please click here or copy and paste the following link into an open window in your browser: https://jobs.beaconhillstaffing.com/eeoc/Completion of this form is voluntary and will not affect your opportunity for employment, or the terms or conditions of your employment. This form will be used for reporting purposes only and will be kept separate from all other records.Company Profile:Beacon Hill Technologies, a premier National Information Technology Staffing Group, provides world class technology talent across all industries utilizing a complete suite of staffing services. Beacon Hill Technologies' dedicated team of recruiting and staffing experts consistently delivers quality IT professionals to solve our customers' technical and business needs. Beacon Hill Technologies covers a broad spectrum of IT positions, including Project Management and Business Analysis, Programming/Development, Database, Infrastructure, Quality Assurance, Production/Support and ERP roles.Learn more about Beacon Hill and our specialty divisions, Beacon Hill Associates, Beacon Hill Financial, Beacon Hill HR, Beacon Hill Legal, Beacon Hill Life Sciences and Beacon Hill Technologies by visiting www.bhsg.com.Benefits Information:Beacon Hill offers a robust benefit package including, but not limited to, medical, dental, vision, and federal and state leave programs as required by applicable agency regulations to those that meet eligibility. Upon successfully being hired, details will be provided related to our benefit offerings.We look forward to working with you.Beacon Hill. 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