Sr. DevOps Manager

As a Sr. DevOps Manager at Fluence, your key responsibilities will include owning the complete software development lifecycle, defining and prioritizing features, managing development teams, and ensuring adherence to project plans. You'll also establish a vision for software delivery, analyze system requirements, create technical roadmaps, and support various technical issues, all while working in an agile environment.

The ideal candidate for the Sr. DevOps Manager position at Fluence should possess at least 7+ years of experience managing software development teams and over 10 years of experience with Salesforce and NetSuite. Familiarity with tools like JIRA, GitHub, and iPaaS solutions like Workato, alongside strong communication and team leadership skills, are essential.

Fluence fosters a diverse and inclusive workplace where teamwork and collaboration are highly valued. As a Sr. DevOps Manager, you will be immersed in an agile environment, working with global teams in a fast-paced setting that encourages innovation and continuous improvement in software development processes.

At Fluence, we prioritize professional development and empower our Sr. DevOps Managers to cultivate innovative solutions. You'll have access to various resources, training programs, and mentorship opportunities that enable you to build on your skills and advance your career in software engineering and development.

Fluence offers a comprehensive benefits package for Sr. DevOps Managers, including unlimited PTO, medical, dental, vision, life, and pet insurance. Additionally, we provide a generous 401K match and annual bonus incentives, creating a rewarding environment that takes care of your financial and personal well-being.

When answering this question, discuss specific Agile projects you have managed, the methodologies you utilized, and how you facilitated communication among team members. Highlight how Agile practices led to improved project outcomes and team cohesion.

In your response, provide examples of techniques you've implemented to streamline the software development lifecycle. Discuss using tools for monitoring progress, setting milestones, and encouraging team collaboration to meet deadlines effectively.

Explain your conflict resolution approach, such as encouraging open communication, seeking to understand different viewpoints, and mediating discussions. Discuss how you maintain a positive team environment even during challenging situations.

You could talk about the importance of technical documentation and outline how you establish documentation standards, utilize shared platforms for accessibility, and regularly review documentation to keep it current and useful.

Discuss your approach to requirement analysis, such as collaborating with business analysts, conducting requirements gathering sessions, and using tools for tracking changes to ensure all stakeholder needs are met.

Mention the key performance indicators (KPIs) you use to assess your team's performance, such as velocity, sprint completion rates, and code quality metrics. Explain how you use these metrics to foster a culture of continuous improvement.

Describe your experience implementing Continuous Integration and Continuous Deployment strategies, tools you have used, and how these processes have improved development efficiency and deployment frequency in past projects.

Elaborate on your strategies for team motivation, including recognizing individual contributions, setting achievable goals, and fostering a supportive environment where team members can collaborate effectively.

Provide a specific example of a challenging project, highlight the obstacles faced, and detail the steps you took to overcome them. Focus on your leadership skills and how you rallied your team to keep moving forward positively.

Talk about your commitment to continuous learning, such as attending industry conferences, participating in webinars, following thought leaders in technology, and engaging in online communities related to DevOps and software development.