Senior Build and Release Automation Engineer (DevOps)

TL;DR

Senior Build and Release Automation Engineer (DevOps): Architecting and standardizing CI/CD pipelines and software supply-chain processes for a global Unified IT Operations SaaS platform with an accent on scalability, security, and reliability. Focus on building self-service delivery engines, automating artifact management, and enforcing build governance across hundreds of services.

Location: Must be based in the USA (specifically CA, CO, CT, FL, GA, IL, KS, MA, MD, ME, NJ, NC, NY, OR, TN, TX, VA, or WA). Not eligible for visa sponsorship; must be U.S. citizen or lawful permanent resident. Cannot hire within Chicago city limits.

Salary: $140,000–$220,000 per year (for roles in CA, CO, MD, NJ, NY, WA).

Company

hirify.global is a global SaaS provider unifying IT operations, endpoint management, and security for nearly 40,000 customers worldwide.

What you will do

• Design and maintain CI/CD pipelines, versioning automation, and artifact signing across the service portfolio.
• Manage and optimize build infrastructure, including executors, runners, and containerized environments.
• Embed security and supply-chain controls, such as vulnerability scanning and SBOM generation, into delivery pipelines.
• Partner with engineering and architecture teams to resolve systemic build failures and dependency issues.
• Administer artifact management platforms like JFrog Artifactory to ensure traceability and immutability.
• Mentor engineering teams on standardized build and release workflows and best practices.

Requirements

• 8+ years of experience in DevOps, build/release engineering, or platform engineering.
• Must be a U.S. citizen or lawful permanent resident due to FedRAMP requirements.
• Deep expertise in CI/CD systems (e.g., CircleCI, GitHub Actions, Jenkins) and Git-based workflows.
• Strong proficiency in scripting or programming (Python, Bash, Go).
• Experience with infrastructure-as-code (Terraform, Ansible) and containerized environments (Docker).
• Proven ability to design secure software supply-chain processes and artifact management.

Nice to have

• Experience rolling out standardized golden pipeline templates.
• Background in DevSecOps or policy-as-code (OPA/Conftest).
• Experience improving DORA metrics and delivery performance at scale.
• Familiarity with progressive delivery patterns like blue/green or canary releases.

Culture & Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• Financial planning support via 401(k) plan.
• Unlimited PTO policy to support work-life balance.
• Collaborative and curious team environment with opportunities for professional growth.
• Flexible work arrangements with hybrid options in Austin, TX and Tampa, FL.