Senior Engineering Manager, DevOps

About the Role

At Ninja One, we are passionate about building unified IT solutions that simplify how IT organizations operate  are looking for a Senior Dev Ops Manager to lead our Build & Release Engineering and Developer Platform initiatives, with a strong focus on CI/CD pipelines, Infrastructure as Code (IaC), and scalable build systems.

In this role, you will lead a high-impact team responsible for designing and evolving a self‑service, highly automated developer platform that enables fast, secure, and reliable software delivery. You will play a critical role in improving developer velocity, release quality, and operational efficiency.

You will partner closely with Engineering, Security, and Product teams to define and execute on the vision and OKRs that modernize our build infrastructure, deployment pipelines, and cloud provisioning frameworks.

We are flexible on remote working from home if you are located in the USA and reside in one of the following states: CA, CO, CT, FL, GA, IL, KS, MA, MD, ME, NJ, NC, NY, OR, TN, TX, VA, and WA. We have physical offices in Austin, TX and Tampa, FL, if you prefer a hybrid option.

• Define and execute on the vision and OKRs for CI/CD pipelines, build systems, and release automation frameworks
• Architect and scale cloud-native build platforms and standardized end‑to‑end CI/CD workflows (pre‑merge → deploy → rollback)
• Lead adoption of Infrastructure as Code (IaC) (CDK, Terraform, Ansible) and build self‑service infrastructure platforms
• Establish golden paths, reusable pipeline templates, and policy‑as‑code to ensure consistency, security, and compliance
• Implement progressive delivery strategies (blue/green, canary, feature flags) with automated rollback and release orchestration
• Improve delivery performance using DORA metrics (deployment frequency, lead time, change failure rate)
• Enhance developer experience by reducing build times, eliminating flaky pipelines, and enabling ephemera ls environments
• Build and scale a high‑performing Dev Ops / Build Engineering team, driving a culture of automation and continuous improvement
• Partner with Engineering, Product, and Security to align on roadmaps, Dev Sec Ops  practices, and platform strategy
• Establish observability and operational insights across pipelines (metrics, logs, tracing) to identify bottlenecks and optimize performance
• Other duties as needed

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field (or equivalent experience)
• 7+ years of engineering management experience and 10+ years in Dev Ops, software, or infrastructure engineering
• Strong expertise in CI/CD platforms (Git Hub Actions, Git Lab CI, Jenkins, CircleCI) and build systems/artifact management (Bazel, Gradle, Maven, npm)
• Hands‑on experience with Infrastructure as Code (CDK, Terraform, Ansible) and cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, or GCP)
• Familiarity with containerization and orchestration (Docker, Kubernetes) and progressive delivery strategies
• Proficient in programming/scripting (Python, Go, Java, or Typescript preferred)
• Strong foundation in Dev Ops and platform engineering practices, with a focus on automation and self‑service platforms
• Data‑driven mindset with experience using metrics (e.g., DORA) to drive continuous improvement
• Proven leadership skills with the ability to mentor teams, influence stakeholders, and communicate effectively
• Ability to balance execution and long‑term platform strategy

Medical, dental, and vision insurance;
401(k) plan;
Unlimited PTO;
Opportunity for growth and advancement.

Additional Information:
This position is NOT eligible for Visa sponsorship. Due to federal government security requirements associated with our FedRAMP‑authorized environment, candidates must be U.S. citizens or lawful permanent residents.
Due to operational policies, Ninja One is unable to hire for this role within the city limits of Chicago. We will consider all qualified candidates who reside outside of the city proper or are willing to self‑relocate.

Starting pay for the successful applicant depends on a variety of job‑related factors, including but not limited to location, market demands, experience, job‑related knowledge, and skills. For roles based in California, Colorado, Maryland, New Jersey, or Washington the base salary hiring range for this position is $180,000 to $270,000 per year. For roles based in New York, the base salary hiring range for this position is $180,000 to $270,000 per year.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, veteran status, or any other status protected by applicable law. We are committed to providing an inclusive and diverse work environment.