Principal DevOps Engineer

Overview

We are Progress (Nasdaq: PRGS) - the trusted provider of software that enables our customers to develop, deploy and manage responsible, AI-powered applications and experiences with agility and ease. We are proud to have a diverse, global team where we value the individual and enrich our culture by considering varied perspectives because we believe people power progress. Join us as a Principal Dev Ops Engineer and help us propel business forward.

This role will be hybrid, working between your home office and either our Raleigh NC or Burlington MA office. You must be local to one of them to be considered for candidacy as we cannot provide relocation packages at this time.

We are looking for a Principal Dev Ops Engineer to join our enablement team and lead the design, evolution, and scaling of our CI/CD platforms and engineering productivity initiatives. This role will drive architectural decisions, standardization, and adoption of modern Dev Ops and AI practices across multiple product teams. You will work closely with engineering leadership, architects, and product teams to build secure, scalable, and efficient delivery pipelines that enable continuous development and high-quality releases.

• Platform & Architecture
• Define and drive the Dev Ops platform strategy across CI/CD, build systems, and release engineering
• Architect scalable and resilient pipelines using tools like Team City, Jenkins, or similar
• Establish standards for pipeline design, modularity, and reusability

• CI/CD & Automation
• Design and implement end-to-end CI/CD pipelines for multiple product lines
• Drive adoption of automation-first practices across build, test, and release workflows
• Optimize build performance, reliability, and scalability

• Security & Compliance
• Integrate security practices (SAST, secrets management, dependency scanning) into pipelines
• Define and enforce best practices for secure software delivery
• Ensure alignment with frameworks such as SAMM, SOC2, etc.

• Infrastructure & Cloud
• Lead implementation of infrastructure-as-code using tools like:
• Terraform
• Kubernetes
• Ansible
• Manage and optimize cloud environments (AWS/Azure/GCP)

• Developer Productivity
• Improve developer experience by reducing build times and simplifying workflows
• Introduce self-service capabilities for engineering teams
• Drive adoption of modern tooling and best practices

• Observability & Reliability
• Implement monitoring, logging, and alerting for CI/CD systems
• Ensure high availability and performance of Dev Ops platforms

• Leadership & Influence
• Act as a technical leader and mentor for Dev Ops and engineering teams
• Collaborate with architects and senior engineers to drive platform decisions
• Influence cross-team adoption of standards and best practices

• Bachelor s or Master s degree in Computer Science or related field
• 8+ years of experience in Dev Ops, Build Engineering, or Platform Engineering
• Deep expertise in:
• CI/CD tools (Team City, Jenkins, Git Hub Actions, etc.)
• Build systems (Gradle, Maven, Ant)

• Strong experience with:
• Cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, or GCP)
• Containerization (Docker, Kubernetes)

• Proficiency in scripting/programming:
• Python, Bash, Power Shell, or Java

• Secrets management (Akeyless, Vault)
• Artifact repositories (Artifactory, Nexus)
• Security tools (Veracode, Polaris, Black Duck Sonar Qube )
• Large-scale enterprise environments
• Multi-product CI/CD ecosystems
• Applied use prompt engineering to effectively leverage AI across the SDLC

Base Salary Range: $163,850 - $185,000

This position is also eligible to participate in our performance-based annual corporate bonus plan. Final base compensation is determined by a number of factors, including but not limited to job-related skills, education, demonstrable experience, and allowance for future and continued salary growth. We also offer a robust benefits package, with details below.

• Medical, dental, vision, life & disability, and financial benefits (including 401(k) retirement savings plan. Tuition Reimbursement program. Additional voluntary benefits including crucial illness/hospital indemnity, identity theft protection, auto & home insurance, legal, and pet insurance.
• Competitive salary, bonus, and best-in-class Employee Stock Purchase Program (ESPP) with a 27-month lookback
• Flexible paid vacation time, paid day off for your birthday, and company holidays. A variety of leave plans, including Parental Leave.
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) and an employee well-being program focusing on physical, mental, and financial health.

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