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Lead DevOps Engineer at Nextech. Location Information: USA. Why join Nextech?. We are a leader in specialty healthcare technology solutions.. We’re committed to hiring and retaining talent, which is why we invest in our employees through competitive pay, a generous bonus structure, great healthcare, a comprehensive wellness program, and many other benefits.. If you are a software engineer, finance or accounting professional, customer support specialist, or a business development expert with a passion for healthcare technology (just to name a few), we want to hear from you.. We are an equal opportunity employer with a commitment to diversity.  All individuals, regardless of personal characteristics are encouraged to apply. If you are a candidate in need of assistance or an accommodation in the application process, please contact . [email protected]. .. Job Summary. The Lead DevOps Engineer will drive Nextech’s DevOps initiatives, providing daily technical direction and mentorship while collaborating with the DevOps Manager and cross-functional teams to ensure scalable, secure, and reliable infrastructure. This role combines hands-on engineering with team leadership responsibilities, working closely with DevOps, Cloud, and Software Engineering teams to design, implement, and optimize infrastructure and automation strategies. .  . All activities must be in compliance with Equal Employment Opportunity laws, HIPAA, ERISA and other regulations, as appropriate. . Essential Functions. Essential Functions: . In addition to working in accordance with appropriate conduct and behavioral standards, specific responsibilities of this role include:. Leadership & Strategy.  . Provide coaching and direction to a team of DevOps engineers, promoting a culture of ownership, accountability, and continuous improvement. . Act as the primary technical contact and mentor for DevOps best practices and automation strategies. . Drive innovation and foster experimentation in CI/CD, automation, and system architecture. . Demonstrate excellence in both written and verbal communication.  . Promote ongoing learning and keep current with new technologies and patterns.  . Infrastructure & Automation.  . Architect and maintain scalable infrastructure using Infrastructure as Code (IaC) tools such as Terraform. . Develop and manage CI/CD pipelines using tools like Azure DevOps, GitHub Actions, or Jenkins. . Oversee configuration management solutions (e.g., Ansible, Puppet, Chef) to ensure consistent, secure environments. . Monitoring & Operational Excellence.  . Work with Software Engineering to enhance monitoring, alerting, and observability using APM tools such as Datadog, Dynatrace, or New Relic. . Collaboration.  . Partner with product and engineering stakeholders to translate business requirements into reliable infrastructure solutions.  . Collaborate closely with the DevOps Manager to ensure solutions align with overall operational and business goals. . Represent DevOps in technical planning meetings, communicating priorities, risks, and system health status clearly. . Team Development.  . Provide technical coaching, constructive feedback, and help identify growth opportunities for DevOps engineers. . Encourage knowledge sharing, standardization, and adoption of modern DevOps practices. . Collaborate with the DevOps Manager to ensure the team is properly resourced for delivery.  . Carry out additional responsibilities assigned based on business need.. Minimum Requirements. 7+ years in software or infrastructure engineering roles. . 5+ years of DevOps experience, providing technical direction to DevOps Engineers. . Expertise in Azure or AWS environments. (Azure preferred). Demonstrated success implementing DevOps.. Hands-on experience with IaC tools (e.g., Terraform), scripting languages (e.g., PowerShell, Python), and CI/CD (Azure DevOps preferred) platforms. . Experience with Agile methodologies and version control systems. . Preferred Qualifications. Bachelor’s degree in computer science, Engineering, or related field. . Ansible experience. One or more Cloud-related certifications (e.g., AWS Certified DevOps Engineer, Azure DevOps Expert). . Familiarity with HIPAA compliance and healthcare IT best practices. . Working Environment/Physical Demands. Nextech operates as a remote work organization. . Activities require a significant amount of work in front of a computer monitor. . Long-distance or air travel as needed – not to exceed 5% travel.. Total Rewards. Generous . annual bonus.  opportunity. 401(k).  with . Employer Match. Flexible Time Off:.  take time off when you need it without worrying about available hours. 10 paid holidays + 1 floating holiday. Volunteer Time Off. Insurance:.  Choice of . Medical, Dental, and Vision plans. Health Savings Account with employer match. Flexible Spending Account. 100% Company-Paid Parental leave. 100% Company-Paid Life Insurance and Short/Long Term Disability Insurance. Wellness Program including discounts on medical premiums. Employee Assistance Program with free counseling sessions available. Corporate Discounts on Retail, Travel, and Entertainment. Pet Insurance options