Lead Devops Engineer

We’re building a future where every home is professionally managed. One where professional property managers deliver new “Triple Win Experiences” for residents, investors, and their teams. But creating winning experiences that benefit everyone simultaneously? That’s hard.

Now, 1,500+ property management companies are doing it with a fully managed Resident Benefits Package by Second Nature. We bring the expertise, technology, and service that professional property managers need to make experiences convenient, rewarding, and consistent. Our reputation for turning old problems into new revenue streams has made us the only 6-peat national industry vendor of the year. 

Join 200+ passionate, thoughtful people who strive to make a difference each day until every home is full of triple win experiences.
 

About the Role
 

Second Nature is looking for an experienced Lead DevOps Engineer to join our dynamic engineering team. The ideal candidate will have a deep understanding of DevOps principles and practices, extensive experience with cloud platforms, automation, CI/CD pipelines, and a passion for continuous improvement. 
 

As the Lead DevOps Engineer, you will drive the DevOps strategy, and ensure the reliability, scalability, and security of our infrastructure.
 

Key Responsibilities

• Develop, implement, and maintain the DevOps roadmap, including automation, CI/CD pipelines, infrastructure as code, and monitoring strategies.

• Drive the adoption of DevOps best practices and tools across the organization.

• Collaborate with various teams to integrate DevOps processes into the overall software development lifecycle (SDLC).

• Design, build, and maintain scalable, reliable, and secure AWS cloud infrastructure.

• Manage and optimize the performance, availability, and cost-effectiveness of infrastructure.

• Ensure compliance with security best practices, including implementing and managing security measures and policies.

• Oversee the design and implementation of automated deployment pipelines for various environments.

• Identify opportunities for automation within the infrastructure and software development processes.

• Continuously improve and optimize CI/CD pipelines to enhance efficiency and reduce time-to-market.

• Implement and manage monitoring tools and systems to ensure proactive detection of issues.

• Develop and maintain disaster recovery and business continuity plans.

• Communicate effectively with stakeholders, providing regular updates on DevOps initiatives, project status, and system performance.
   

Preferred Qualifications

• 7+ years experience in DevOps or related role

• 3+ years in a leadership role

• Strong expertise in cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, Google Cloud).

• Proficiency in scripting and automation (Python, Bash, PowerShell, etc.).

• Experience with CI/CD tools (Jenkins, GitLab CI, CircleCI, etc.).

• Familiarity with configuration management tools (Ansible, Puppet, Chef).

• Knowledge of containerization and orchestration (Docker, Kubernetes).

• Understanding of networking, security best practices, and system administration.

• Excellent leadership and team management skills.

• Strong problem-solving abilities and attention to detail.

• Effective communication and interpersonal skills.

• Ability to work in a fast-paced, dynamic environment and manage multiple priorities.

• Certification in relevant DevOps or cloud technologies.

• Experience with microservices architecture and serverless computing.

• Knowledge of database management and optimization (SQL/NoSQL).

We get it. Requirements can sometimes hold people back from applying to a job, but don’t let that be the case here. If you believe you have the skills it takes to elevate this role, team, and company, we encourage you to apply for this role. 

Remote Work Statement

This position is a remote-first, work from home position. Second Nature is committed to creating a culture and workplace where remote work fosters collaboration and connections and is a key part of our company story and success. To be successful in a remote work role at Second Nature you must:

• Be available during your scheduled working hours and give your full attention to the completion of your Second Nature job duties

• Have a quiet, professional, distraction-free environment in which to complete your work

• Have access to your own reliable high-speed internet connection

• Attend our bi-annual in-person company meetings (Second Nature will reimburse the cost of your business travel per company guidelines)
  
   

Why Second Nature?

● Health First: Medical, Dental, Vision, & Life Insurance; 401K Plan
● Location: Work Remotely from anywhere in the US
● Flexibility: Open PTO and sick days
● The Product: Beyond the awards and 5-star reviews… our clients and customers love what they can do with a fully managed RBP
● Diverse, Inclusive Culture: We embrace employees from all backgrounds with openness and respect
● Training: A supportive team to help you grow your career and unlock your full potential
● Growth: The opportunity to get in on the ground floor of a fast-growing startup that’s designing and developing an exciting category
 

Second Nature is an Equal Opportunity Employer and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any kind. We take action to ensure equal employment opportunities for all candidates and employees and to provide employees with a workplace free of discrimination and harassment. Our hiring decisions are based on business needs, job requirements and individual qualifications, without regard to race, color, religion or belief, family or parental status, or any other status protected by federal and/or state law.

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