Principal DevOps Engineer

We are Progress (Nasdaq: PRGS) - a trusted provider of software that enables our customers to develop, deploy and manage responsible, AI powered applications and experiences with agility and ease.We’re 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 DevOps Engineer, and help us do what we do best: propelling business forward. Know more about us.Overview: We are looking for a Principal DevOps 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 DevOps 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.In this role, you will: Platform & ArchitectureDefine and drive the DevOps platform strategy across CI/CD, build systems, and release engineeringArchitect scalable and resilient pipelines using tools like TeamCity, Jenkins, or similarEstablish standards for pipeline design, modularity, and reusabilityCI/CD & Automation Design and implement end-to-end CI/CD pipelines for multiple product linesDrive adoption of automation-first practices across build, test, and release workflowsOptimize build performance, reliability, and scalabilitySecurity & Compliance Integrate security practices (SAST, secrets management, dependency scanning) into pipelinesDefine and enforce best practices for secure software deliveryEnsure alignment with frameworks such as SAMM, SOC2, etc.Infrastructure & Cloud Lead implementation of infrastructure-as-code using tools like: TerraformKubernetesAnsibleManage and optimize cloud environments (AWS/Azure/GCP)Developer Productivity Improve developer experience by reducing build times and simplifying workflowsIntroduce self-service capabilities for engineering teamsDrive adoption of modern tooling and best practicesObservability & Reliability Implement monitoring, logging, and alerting for CI/CD systemsEnsure high availability and performance of DevOps platformsLeadership & Influence Act as a technical leader and mentor for DevOps and engineering teamsCollaborate with architects and senior engineers to drive platform decisionsInfluence cross-team adoption of standards and best practicesYour background: Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science or related field8+ years of experience in DevOps, Build Engineering, or Platform EngineeringDeep expertise in: CI/CD tools (TeamCity, Jenkins, GitHub 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, PowerShell, or JavaAdditionally, it would be beneficial if you have: Secrets management (Akeyless, Vault)Artifact repositories (Artifactory, Nexus)Security tools (Veracode, Polaris, BlackDuckSonarQube)Large-scale enterprise environmentsMulti-product CI/CD ecosystemsApplied use prompt engineering to effectively leverage AI across the SDLC If this sounds like you and fits your experience and career goals, we’d be happy to chat. What we offer in return is the opportunity to experience a great company culture with wonderful colleagues to learn from and collaborate with and also to enjoy: Compensation Competitive remuneration package Employee Stock Purchase Plan EnrolmentVacation, Family, and Health30 days of earned leaveAn extra day off for your birthdayVarious other leaves like marriage leave, casual leave, maternity, and paternity leavePremium Group Medical Insurance for employees and five dependents, personal accident insurance coverage, life insurance coverageProfessional development reimbursement  Interest subsidy on loans - either vehicle or personal loansHealth club reimbursement Apply now!