Manager, DevOps/Engineering

Introduction:

Are you searching for an opportunity to play a key role in driving the dramatic growth of a highly successful software company? 

At Poppulo, we’re working on what’s next in communications and workplace technology. As a pioneer in this industry, we understand that meaningfully reaching every employee is hard. And so is managing office space in a hybrid world. And so is improving the customer and guest experience. We exist to make each of these things easier. We exist to bring harmony to our customers. 

And we do that at enterprise scale. Our omnichannel employee communications, customer communications, and workplace experience platform is trusted by over 6,000 organizations today, reaching more than 35M employees and delivering content to 500,000 digital signs.

We know there’s no such thing as a “perfect" candidate - we’re all a work in progress and are growing new skills and capabilities all the time. We encourage you to apply for a position with Poppulo even if you don’t meet 100% of the requirements. We believe in fostering an environment where there is a diversity of perspectives, in hopes that we can all thrive. 

Job Summary: The Manager, DevOps/Engineering is responsible for overseeing and leading the DevOps and engineering teams to ensure the efficient and reliable delivery of high-quality software products. This role requires a combination of technical expertise, leadership skills, and strategic thinking to optimize development and operations processes. The Manager will collaborate with cross-functional teams to implement and maintain DevOps practices, automate workflows, and drive continuous improvement.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Team Leadership:
• Lead and mentor a team of DevOps and engineering professionals.
• Foster a collaborative and innovative team culture.
• Provide guidance on technical challenges and career development.
2. DevOps Strategy and Implementation:
• Develop and execute a DevOps strategy aligned with organizational goals.
• Implement and maintain CI/CD pipelines for efficient and reliable software delivery.
• Collaborate with development and operations teams to streamline processes.
3. Automation and Infrastructure:
• Implement and maintain infrastructure as code (IaC) practices.
• Automate repetitive tasks to improve efficiency and reduce manual errors.
• Manage and optimize cloud infrastructure for scalability and cost-effectiveness.
4. Release Management:
• Coordinate and manage software releases and deployments.
• Implement and improve release processes to ensure smooth and error-free releases.
• Work closely with QA teams to ensure testing processes are integrated into the release cycle.
5. Monitoring and Incident Response:
• Implement and maintain monitoring tools for proactive issue detection.
• Develop and execute incident response plans to minimize downtime.
• Collaborate with support teams to address customer-reported issues.
6. Security and Compliance:
• Work with security teams to implement and maintain secure development practices.
• Ensure compliance with relevant regulations and standards.
• Conduct regular security audits and risk assessments.
7. Collaboration and Communication:
• Foster collaboration between development, operations, and other cross-functional teams.
• Communicate effectively with stakeholders, providing regular updates on project status and key metrics.
• Facilitate knowledge sharing and cross-training within the team.

Qualifications and Skills:

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field OR 4 years of relative work experience.
• Proven experience in a DevOps or engineering leadership role.
• Strong understanding of software development methodologies and best practices.
• Proficiency in automation tools (e.g., Jenkins, Ansible, Terraform) and version control systems (e.g., Git).
• Experience with cloud platforms such as AWS, Azure, or GCP.
• Solid understanding of containerization and orchestration tools (e.g., Docker, Kubernetes).
• Knowledge of security best practices and compliance requirements.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Strong problem-solving and decision-making abilities.
• Certifications in relevant areas (e.g., AWS Certified DevOps Engineer, Certified Kubernetes Administrator) are a plus.

This job description is a general overview and may be subject to change based on the specific needs of the organization.

Compensation

Annual base salary gross: 130-150K USD Annual. The base salary range represents the low and high end of the Company's contemplated salary range for this position. Actual salaries will vary and will be based on various factors, such as the candidate’s qualifications, skills, competencies, and geographic location. The salary is one component of Company's total compensation package for employees. Other rewards and benefits include variable compensation, short-term incentives, health insurance (several options to choose from), accident and life insurance, access to the best in class learning and development platforms, flexible work arrangement, to name just a few!

Why Us?

• A “Great Places to Work” listed company – so we really do value people
• Ability to meaningfully impact our business and play a key role in our success
• Flexible PTO and 10 days paid leave.
• Competitive compensation package
• Potential for career advancement in a fast paced growing organization
• Competitive Medical, Dental, and Vision Benefits and Monthly contributions to your Health Savings Account
• 401k with Employer Match
• Fun, flexible working environment
• Maternity, Parental, Adoption and Bereavement Leave. Funding towards adoption costs.
• Life Insurance

Who We Are

We are a values-driven organization that encourages our employees to bring their authentic selves to work every day and empowers everyone to make a tangible impact on our products, clients, and culture. We offer a dynamic environment with driven, fun, and flexible individuals who thrive on challenge and responsibility. This is an opportunity to contribute to our culture and join a company that’s on the move.

We live the Poppulo values each day, as they are key to everything we do.

• Bring Your Best Self
• We show up authentically, are self-aware and always strive to be better.
• See it. Own it. Solve it.
• We proactively innovate and solve for our customers and each other. We set an example with high standards for our work. We foster a culture of learning, acknowledging our successes and our failures.
• Together We’re Better We value and celebrate our diversity. We learn from others, respecting their expertise, and focus on building trust. That's what makes us a team.

Named a Great Place to Work in 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, and 2021, we are a fast-growing global technology company, with offices in Ireland, the US, and the UK.

Poppulo is an equal opportunity employer.

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