DevOps Manager; Richardson, TX

ARGO is a leading provider of software and analytics solutions for both the financial services and healthcare industries. ARGO transforms business processes for financial service providers and healthcare organizations using proven business models and software innovation informed by real customer challenges, breakthrough technology, and rich analytics.

The Dev Ops Manager is responsible for leading the strategy, design, and execution of enterprise Dev Ops practices across multiple product teams. This role drives the modernization, automation, and scalability of software delivery processes, with a strong emphasis on Azure cloud architecture, CI/CD pipelines, and containerized deployments. The Dev Ops Manager leads a team of engineers while partnering with Software Engineering, Product, Customer Support and QA teams to improve release quality, speed, and reliability.

This position combines hands‑on technical leadership with people management, process optimization, and cross‑functional collaboration.

• Leadership and team management (coaching, mentoring, performance oversight) – 20%
• Dev Ops strategy and architecture (CI/CD, cloud, automation) – 25%
• Hands‑on technical contributions (pipeline design, troubleshooting) – 30%
• Cross‑functional collaboration with engineering, QA, and product – 15%
• Continuous improvement, innovation, and tool evaluation – 10%

• Lead, develop, and manage a high‑performing Dev Ops team supporting multiple applications and platforms
• Define and implement enterprise Dev Ops strategy, including CI/CD pipelines, automation frameworks, and release processes
• Oversee the design, implementation, and maintenance of build, packaging, deployment, and testing systems
• Ensure efficient source code management, branching strategies, and release governance
• Drive adoption and optimization of CI/CD tools (Git Hub Actions)
• Champion infrastructure‑as‑code and automation practices across Azure cloud environments
• Lead cloud migration initiatives and optimize Azure architecture (compute, storage, networking, data services)
• Oversee containerization strategies using Docker and Kubernetes for scalable deployments
• Establish and enforce best practices for artifact management using tools like Nexus or Artifactory
• Partner with product and engineering teams to improve development velocity, quality, and reliability
• Drive root cause analysis and resolution of build and deployment failures
• Establish and track key Dev Ops metrics (deployment frequency, lead time, MTTR, change failure rate)
• Oversee development of scripts and automation tools (Power Shell)
• Ensure robust documentation of Dev Ops processes, tools, and standards
• Lead selection and implementation of new Dev Ops tools and technologies
• Collaborate with stakeholders to prioritize work, estimate effort, and deliver on roadmap commitments
• Promote a culture of continuous improvement, accountability, and innovation
• Ensure the security and privacy of the CI/CD processes and platforms
• Support and participate in dependency protection governance processes (e.g vulnerabilities and licensing)
• Evaluate platforms and features for data privacy and ownership compliance (especially AI and external‑access features)

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or related technical field
• 7+ years of experience in Dev Ops, Software Engineering, or Release Engineering
• 2+ years of experience in a leadership or management role
• Proven experience managing cloud‑based, enterprise‑scale Dev Ops environments
• Demonstrated success implementing CI/CD pipelines and Dev Ops transformation initiatives

• Strong expertise in Azure cloud architecture and services (IaaS, PaaS, networking, storage, security)
• Hands‑on experience with CI/CD tools such as Git Hub Actions, Bamboo, or equivalent
• Proficiency in containerization and orchestration (Docker, Kubernetes)
• Experience with artifact repositories (Nexus, Artifactory)
• Strong scripting skills (Power Shell, Python, Bash or equivalent)
• Experience managing Windows and Linux server environments
• Deep understanding of Software Development…