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Lead DevOps Engineer

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Lead DevOps Engineer

Remote position

Candidates must already live in the United States.
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****** Applicants must be a United States Citizen or Green Card holder ******
No visa sponsorship. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa (H1-B, Student visa, or OPT visa) at this time.

We do not work with 3^rd party firms.

At Lexipol, our mission is to create safer communities and empower the individuals on the front lines with market-leading content and technology. Our top-notch team works closely with law enforcement, fire, EMS, corrections, and local government professionals to tailor our solutions to better address today’s challenges and keep first responders coming home safely at the end of each shift.
As a DevOps team, our goal is to provide simple, consistent, high-quality products and delivery workflows that accelerate innovation and meet our customers’ needs.
Working at Lexipol means making a difference – day in and day out.

The Work

The DevOps team at Lexipol is responsible for building and maintaining the cloud infrastructure and automation pipelines that enable fast, secure, and scalable software delivery. We work closely with developers, QA, and product teams to remove friction, improve developer experience, and ensure reliable production systems.

We’re seeking a Lead DevOps Engineer with strong development skills and experience building developer-focused tooling and infrastructure. This role emphasizes collaboration with software engineering teams, automation, and optimization of the development lifecycle to speed up delivery without compromising quality or security.

Key Responsibilities

Key Performance Objective #1: Optimize developer experience through CI/CD and tooling (35%)

Architect and evolve developer-centric CI/CD pipelines using modern practices and tooling (GitHub Actions, Azure DevOps, etc.).
Drive automation for build, test, and deployment workflows to improve speed and feedback for developers.
Partner with engineering teams to integrate testing, security scanning, and validation into the development lifecycle.
Advocate for and implement DevEx tooling that accelerates local development and deployment cycles.

Key Performance Objective #2: Build and manage infrastructure as code (30%)

Design and manage infrastructure using code-first approaches (Terraform).
Create reusable patterns and modules that allow product teams to provision infrastructure autonomously.
Enable consistent, versioned environments across dev, QA, and production using modern IaC practices.
Implement security and compliance automation early in the development lifecycle (shift left).

Key Performance Objective #3: Improve observability and reliability of systems (20%)

Collaborate with product engineers to ensure applications are instrumented with metrics, logs, and traces.
Design proactive alerting and monitoring strategies that help developers identify and resolve issues quickly.
Support incident resolution with deep understanding of both code and infrastructure.

Key Performance Objective #4: Mentor and lead DevOps engineers and contract developers (15%)

Provide mentorship and guidance to DevOps engineers with a focus on developer enablement and productivity.
Oversee contractors and ensure consistent delivery of reusable, scalable infrastructure and tooling.
Evangelize DevOps and DevEx best practices across engineering teams.

Requirements: To be considered for this role, you must have:

Proven experience as a DevOps Engineer or Lead with a strong software development mindset, AWS, and collaboration background.
Experience working closely with application developers to improve pipelines, environments, and tools.
Deep experience with CI/CD pipeline tools and version control platforms (e.g., GitHub, Azure DevOps).
Proficiency with modern cloud platforms, especially AWS and/or Azure, and their developer tooling.
Infrastructure-as-Code expertise (Terraform, CloudFormation).
Experience with serverless functions (e.g., AWS Lambda), containers, and microservices patterns.
Strong scripting and automation skills (Python, Bash, PowerShell, etc.).
Familiarity with DevSecOps practices, including automated scanning and secrets management.
Monitoring/observability tool familiarity (Datadog, CloudWatch, etc.).
Passion for developer productivity, automation, and system scalability.
Excellent problem-solving, troubleshooting, and analytical skills.
Strong communication skills with the ability to engage with leadership, development teams, and external partners.
Familiarity with Agile methodologies and DevOps best practices.

Preferred Experience:

AWS or Azure certifications.
Familiarity with secure development standards (e.g., SOC2, CJIS, OWASP).
Experience building developer platforms or internal tools.
Prior contributions to DevEx initiatives like inner source tooling, platform engineering, or developer portals.
Exposure to cost optimization strategies for cloud environments (FinOps).

Target Outcomes / Success Metrics

Faster, more reliable software delivery cycles through optimized CI/CD pipelines.
High developer satisfaction with tools, environments, and onboarding.
Secure, scalable, and observable infrastructure aligned with business and compliance goals.
High-performing DevOps team with consistent coaching, quality, and velocity.

Employee Value Proposition

Supporting First Responders: You will be contributing to systems and platforms that directly help first responders such as law enforcement, fire, EMS, and other government professionals.
Career Development: Reporting to a senior engineering leader, this role offers career advancement opportunities in cloud architecture and DevOps leadership.
Team Collaboration: Work in a cross-functional team with opportunities to influence the direction of key projects and initiatives at Lexipol.
Training: You will have access to ongoing AWS and Azure training resources and certifications that enable expanded capabilities for your role.

The Environment

All equipment provided
Remote working 100% - Office visits very infrequent

Duties listed are not intended to be exhaustive or exclusive; other duties may be assigned. Management retains the discretion to add to or change the duties of the position at any time.

Compensation and Benefits
Lexipol offers a competitive base salary, monthly, quarterly, or annual incentive and a comprehensive benefits package including 401(k) with Company match and a flexible paid time off plan.

About Lexipol
Lexipol empowers first responders and public servants to best meet the needs of their residents safely and responsibly. We are the experts in policy, training and wellness support, committed to improving the quality of life for all community members. Our solutions include state-specific policies, online learning, behavioral health resources, grant assistance, and industry news and information offered through the websites Police1, FireRescue1, EMS1, Corrections1 and Gov1. Lexipol serves more than 2 million public safety and government professionals in over 12,000 agencies and municipalities. For additional information, visit www.lexipol.com.

Lexipol Is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE)
Lexipol, LLC provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all team members and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, sex, pregnancy, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran status, genetic information, or any other non-job-related characteristic. Lexipol complies with applicable federal, state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfers, leave of absence, compensation, and training. #LI-AD1

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What You Should Know About Lead DevOps Engineer, Lexipol

At Lexipol, we empower first responders through innovative technology, and we’re on the lookout for a talented Lead DevOps Engineer to join our remote team. If you’re passionate about enhancing developer experiences and creating solid infrastructures that promote fast, scalable software delivery, this role is for you! As a Lead DevOps Engineer, you'll collaborate closely with our development, QA, and product teams to streamline workflows and ensure our systems are reliable and secure. Your expertise will help optimize our CI/CD pipelines, enabling our teams to deploy code efficiently while maintaining quality. You'll also play a vital role in building and managing infrastructure as code, advocating best practices, and driving security automation early in the development process. Beyond technical skills, we’re looking for someone who enjoys mentoring others and working collaboratively to shape a high-performing DevOps culture. At Lexipol, your contributions directly support those who serve our communities. With access to training resources for AWS and Azure certifications, you’ll enjoy career advancement opportunities while making a real difference every day. If you're ready to lead a talented team and elevate our DevOps practices, we’d love to hear from you!

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What are the responsibilities of a Lead DevOps Engineer at Lexipol?

As a Lead DevOps Engineer at Lexipol, your primary responsibilities encompass optimizing the developer experience through CI/CD pipeline enhancements, establishing and managing infrastructure as code, and ensuring the observability and reliability of systems. You'll work closely with software engineers to remove friction from the development process, design and maintain automation pipelines, and implement security best practices.