DevOps Engineer – Tech Lead

WHAT MAKES US A GREAT PLACE TO WORK

We are proud to be consistently recognized as one of the world's best places to work. We are currently the #1 ranked consulting firm on Glassdoor's Best Places to Work list and have maintained a spot in the top four on Glassdoor's list since its founding in 2009.

Extraordinary teams are at the heart of our business strategy, but these don't happen by chance. They require intentional focus on bringing together a broad set of backgrounds, cultures, experiences, perspectives, and skills in a supportive and inclusive work environment. We hire people with exceptional talent and create an environment in which every individual can thrive professionally and personally.

WHERE YOU'LL FIT WITHIN THE TEAM

You'll be part of the DevOps and Assurance team within Bain's Next Generation Software Solutions (NGSS) department — a multidisciplinary engineering organization responsible for building, operating, and scaling Bain's next-generation digital products and platforms.

The DevOps and Assurance team plays a critical role in enabling secure, efficient, and reliable delivery of technology solutions across Bain's global ecosystem. The group focuses on both technical operations and platform assurance, ensuring that every deployment meets the firm's high standards for quality, security, and compliance.

WHAT YOU'LL DO

We are looking for an accomplished DevOps engineer to drive the design, implementation, and continuous improvement of our software delivery processes. In this role, you will lead efforts to streamline and scale CI/CD pipelines across multiple development environments, ensuring efficiency, reliability, and security throughout the deployment lifecycle.

The ideal candidate will work in close partnership with software development, QA, and security teams to foster a culture of automation, performance excellence, and operational resilience. This position requires both strong technical expertise and leadership skills to guide best practices and mentor engineers across teams.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

· Infrastructure & Automation – 30% Design, provision, and manage cloud infrastructure using Terraform and env0. Automate deployments to ensure scalability, consistency, and security.

· Cloud & Platform Management (Azure) – 25% Manage Azure networking, databases (SQL, PostgreSQL, Cosmos DB), and identity tools (Entra ID, Okta). Ensure robust access controls and platform reliability.

· CI/CD & Software Delivery – 20% Build and optimize CI/CD pipelines using GitHub Actions and Azure DevOps. Embed best practices for testing, versioning, and automated releases.

· Monitoring & Optimization – 15% Implement observability with Datadog and Azure Application Insights. Monitor performance, resolve issues proactively, and optimize cost and reliability.

· Leadership & Collaboration – 10% Partner with architects and engineers to align on infrastructure standards. Promote DevOps culture, automation, and continuous improvement.

ABOUT YOU

Education & Experience

· Master's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related technical field.

· 5+ years of experience in senior or staff-level DevOps or infrastructure engineering roles.

· Proven track record of leading or contributing to complex cloud infrastructure initiatives in large-scale or fast-paced environments.

Professiona0l Skills & Mindset

· Excellent communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to translate complex technical topics for diverse stakeholders.

· Proactive, curious, and analytical, with strong critical thinking and problem-solving abilities.

· Familiarity with Agile methodologies and a commitment to continuous improvement and team enablement.

Technical Expertise

· Hands-on experience with Terraform and automation tools such as env0 (or equivalent).

· Strong proficiency in Azure services, including networking, Managed Identities, Key Vault, App Services, AKS, Cosmos DB, Cognitive Search, and Azure OpenAI.

· Experience with containerization technologies (Docker, Kubernetes).

· Expertise in roles, permissions, and IAM, particularly Microsoft Entra ID (Azure AD) and Okta.

· Advanced skills in CI/CD automation using GitHub Actions, Azure DevOps, and related DevOps toolchains.

· Proficient in Linux administration and automation scripting (Bash, PowerShell, Python) for reusable workflows.

· Experience with monitoring platforms, including Datadog and Azure Application Insights.

· Competent in code and database deployment and management, particularly using , Python, PostgresDB, and SQL Server.

· Foundation in AWS cloud operations

Preferred Qualifications

· Professional certifications such as Azure DevOps Engineer Expert, Azure Administrator, or Terraform Associate (or equivalent).

· Experience managing multi-environment governance, cost optimization, and compliance frameworks in cloud environments.

· Familiarity with Azure OpenAI, Cognitive Search, and the integration of AI services into enterprise applications or platforms.