DevOps Manager (Azure)

DevOps Manager (Azure) at Merchants Automotive Group DevOps Manager (Azure) at Merchants Automotive Group in Hooksett, New Hampshire Posted in 11 days ago.

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DevOps Manager (Azure) Build the Future of Cloud Delivery Were looking for a visionary, hands-on DevOps Manager / Lead to shape and scale our DevOps practice. This is a unique opportunity for a leader who thrives at the intersection of technical execution and people leadershipsomeone who can set direction, mentor engineers, and actively contribute to building modern, cloud-first solutions. If youre passionate about Azure, automation, and building high-performing teams, this role gives you the platform to make a real impact. What Youll Do As our DevOps leader, youll guide a talented team while staying close to the technology: Lead & Grow a Team Mentor and develop a high-performing DevOps team (25 engineers), fostering collaboration, ownership, and continuous improvement Own the DevOps Strategy Define and execute our Azure DevOps vision and roadmap aligned with business and engineering goals Stay Hands-On Design, build, and maintain CI/CD pipelines using Azure DevOps and modern tooling Drive Cloud & Modernization Initiatives Lead efforts to modernize applications and platforms in a cloud-first environment Enable Scalable Delivery Partner with engineering teams to improve reliability, scalability, security, and speed Implement Infrastructure as Code Use ARM, Bicep, Terraform, or similar tools to build and manage infrastructure Support Data & Analytics Pipelines Build CI/CD for Azure Data Factory, Snowflake, Power BI, and database deployments Advance DevSecOps & MLOps Implement secure, automated pipelines for applications, data, and AI/ML workloads Optimize & Govern Improve cloud performance, cost efficiency, and ensure compliance and best practices Act as a Technical Leader Serve as an escalation point and collaborate across architecture, security, and product teams What You Bring Strong hands-on experience with Microsoft Azure (infrastructure, networking, identity, platform services) Deep expertise in CI/CD pipelines and automation (Azure DevOps preferred) Proven experience with Infrastructure as Code (Terraform, Bicep, ARM, etc.) Knowledge of containers, Kubernetes, or Azure PaaS Solid understanding of cloud security, DevSecOps, and governance Excellent communication skills with the ability to influence across teams Passion for mentoring and building high-performing teams Your Experience Proven success as a DevOps Lead or Manager with direct people leadership Strong balance of hands-on engineering and strategic leadership Experience managing production cloud environments at scale Track record of improving delivery reliability and engineering velocity Comfortable working cross-functionally across engineering, security, and product teams Leadership Style We Value Visionary thinker who delivers results Leads by example and stays hands-on Promotes transparency, trust, and psychological safety Balances immediate needs with long-term sustainability Takes ownership and drives outcomes Nice to Have Experience with cloud migrations or modernization initiatives Background in FinOps or cloud cost optimization Experience in enterprise-scale or regulated environments Education Bachelors degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Information Systems, or related fieldor equivalent experience. Why Join Us? Make a high-impact leadership contribution to a growing DevOps practice Work with modern technologies in a cloud-first environment Enjoy flexibility with remote or hybrid work options Be part of a culture that values innovation, ownership, and continuous learning The Company You're invigorated by team collaboration and a fast-paced work environment. Opportunities for growth motivate you to always bring your A-game. Youre tired of being told no when you think of ways to improve, innovate, and do things better. Theres a place for people like you. Welcome to Merchants Fleet. Weve been around for more than 60 years, but were the fastest growing fleet management company in North America. The fleet industry is behind every delivered package, the summertime memories kids make on their way to camp, and the heavy-duty trucks and vans that keep the lights on. Thats a lot of responsibility, and why we want our employees to always be at their best. Everything at Merchants Fleet is fueled by our entrepreneurial spirit, including: Leadership who truly lead and engage with employees Real career paths and the tools you need to grow and develop A work environment thats encouraging and collaborative We know employees wont stay if theyre not happy, which is why we provide a great benefits package on top of our award-winning work environment. In fact, weve just made the Great Companies to Work For in NH list for the eighth year in a row and have a 88% employee satisfaction score (higher than the national average of 57%). So, what are you waiting for? See why a career with Merchants Fleet is the best decision your future self has ever made. We are fortunate to have an in-house team of Talent Acquisition experts who meet the needs of our business. Because they are AWESOME, we do not need support from external recruiting partners to identify talent or augment staffing for this role. Join Center Stage at

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Explore More + Apply Today! Merchants Fleet is the fastest-growing and most electric fleet management company in North America, serving over 20 diverse industries, powered by 700 employees in 29 states with HQ in New Hampshire and Innovation Center in the Chicago area. Discover the unique benefits, perks and rewarding culture we offer you download the Merchants Fleet 2026 today! Visit www.merchantsfleet.com/explore Merchants Fleet is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion. Individuals with disabilities and protected veterans are encouraged to apply. If you require an accommodation with our hiring process please send an email to careers@merchantsfleet.com or call (603) 836-6483. To provide all candidates with the highest level of our attention, Merchants Fleet does not accept uninvited solicitations or resumes from third parties. All workplace policies, required notices and guidelines (including EEO posters, CCPA notice for California residents) are available online. Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability/protected veterans Equal employment opportunity, including veterans and individuals with disabilities. PI283685876