Principal DevOps Engineer

Principal DevOps Engineer IT/Software Development Atlanta , Georgia Direct Hire Sep 15, 2026 $160,

Pay

135-160K

Location

Midtown Atlanta, GA — new office opening around 09/28

Summary

We are seeking a Principal DevOps Engineer to lead the end-to-end DevOps function for a mission-critical, globally-operating warehouse automation platform supporting 24/7 operations. This strategic role offers a high degree of autonomy and influence over architecture, focusing on designing, building, and maintaining infrastructure, deployment pipelines, and automation tools essential for rapid, reliable releases. The successful candidate will own the tooling standards, infrastructure as code, release orchestration, and environment provisioning necessary to support a scalable, secure, and highly available platform.

Requirements

• Strong programming skills in C#, Python, and scripting with PowerShell or Bash
• Experience with Infrastructure as Code tools such as Terraform, Bicep, or Ansible
• Hands-on experience with Kubernetes and container orchestration
• In-depth understanding of networking protocols and cloud security best practices
• Experience managing high-availability, global, 24/7 applications
• Proficiency in CI/CD pipelines and release automation with tools like Azure DevOps, CircleCI, or Octopus Deploy
• Familiarity with observability tools such as New Relic, Datadog, Prometheus, or Grafana
• Ability to troubleshoot complex cloud infrastructure issues and collaborate across cross-functional teams
• Experience in managing Linux and Windows environments
• Knowledge of distributed systems, database management (PostgreSQL, Elastic Stack), and algorithms
• Excellent problem-solving, communication, and mentorship skills
• Self-motivated with minimal oversight and a strong owner mindset

Responsibilities

• Own and lead the DevOps functions for the global, 24/7 Qubit Fulfillment Platform
• Design, develop, and operate Azure infrastructure, deployment pipelines, and automation processes
• Establish and enforce standards for infrastructure as code, environment provisioning, and release orchestration
• Manage high-availability, fault-tolerant cloud environments and distributed systems
• Collaborate with product teams to implement scalable, secure, and reliable cloud solutions
• Lead incident management efforts, perform root cause analysis, and execute post-mortem reviews
• Mentor engineering teams and develop DevOps best practices and standards across squads
• Stay current with industry trends and incorporate innovative solutions to improve platform efficiency and security

Benefits

• Full ownership role with high autonomy and influence on architecture
• Competitive salary range of 135K to 160K
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Health Savings Account (HSA) with employer contribution
• Generous paid time off, including 12 holidays, unlimited PTO, and paid parental leave
• 7% 401(k) match with profit sharing options
• Educational assistance and professional development programs
• Additional benefits including group life, voluntary life, disability insurance, and employee assistance programs