Applied Systems · 14 hours ago
Manager, DevOps Engineering
United States
Full-time
Remote
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$115K/yr - $165K/yr
8+ years expApplied Systems is transforming the insurance industry by building a collaborative and innovative team. They are seeking a dynamic and experienced Manager of DevOps Engineering to lead their DevOps team, drive platform capabilities, and foster a culture of collaboration while partnering with various stakeholders to deliver efficient solutions.
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Responsibilities
Lead, mentor, and develop a high-performing DevOps Engineering team, supporting career growth and performance enablement
Design, establish, and enhance DevOps capabilities to ensure platform scalability, security, and operational resilience
Drive the implementation and optimization of CI/CD pipelines, infrastructure as code (IaC), and automation solutions to reduce manual effort and operational friction
Collaborate with software development, cloud engineering, corporate IT, InfoSec, and other stakeholder groups to deliver cross-team initiatives and resolve complex issues
Oversee troubleshooting and root cause analysis (RCA) for escalated incidents, identifying patterns and driving systemic improvements
Balance business-as-usual (BAU) operational work with planned enhancements and strategic projects
Manage vendor relationships for technology solutions and ensure alignment with organizational goals
Champion internal standards for quality, security, and scalability, and communicate technical concepts to both technical and non-technical audiences
Contribute to multi-year planning by identifying future platform capabilities and recommending new tools and frameworks
Foster a culture of documentation, knowledge sharing, and continuous improvement within the team and across the organization
Qualification
Required
8+ years of experience in DevOps Engineering or related fields, with at least 2 years in a leadership or managerial role
Expert knowledge of software engineering principles, DevOps best practices, and public cloud platforms (e.g., AWS, Azure, GCP)
Extensive experience with infrastructure as code (IaC), CI/CD pipelines, automation frameworks, and monitoring/observability tools
Proven ability to lead cross-functional initiatives, influence stakeholders, and drive organizational change
Strong problem-solving skills, with a track record of identifying and addressing root causes of complex technical issues
Excellent communication skills, with the ability to adapt messaging for technical and non-technical audiences
Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or a related field
Preferred
Experience with GitLab, Kubernetes, ArgoCD, Istio preferred
Experience with vendor management and technology procurement is a plus
We know that talent comes from all backgrounds and experience levels. We encourage military members and their spouses as well as candidates without a degree or a background in tech to apply!
Benefits
Medical, Dental, and Vision Coverage
Holiday and Vacation Time
Health & Wellness Days
A Bonus Day for Your Birthday
Company
Applied Systems
Applied Systems is a digital insurance agency that provides software for agency management systems.
1001-5000 employees
H1B Sponsorship
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Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
unknownKey Investors
CapitalGStone Point Capital
2018-10-16Series Unknown
2017-09-11Private Equity
2013-11-26Acquired
Leadership Team
Taylor Rhodes
CEO
Recent News
Life Insurance International
2026-01-11
2025-12-17
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