Cloud and DevOps Manager
From $30/yr
Direct Hire, must be a US Citizen or Green Card Holder. Cannot reside in California or New York. Blue Chip Talent , in partnership with a leading financial services organization, is seeking a skilled Cloud and DevOps Manager to lead technical teams, advance cloud modernization initiatives, and enhance DevOps operations. This role combines hands-on technical expertise with people management, driving improvements across cloud architecture, infrastructure automation, and CI/CD practices while establishing scalable processes in an evolving technology environment. Job Duties * Lead, mentor, and develop a team of DevOps engineers, establishing performance expectations and supporting professional growth * Drive cloud modernization initiatives, including migration from on-premises infrastructure to cloud-based environments * Provide technical direction on cloud architecture, infrastructure as code (IaC), and CI/CD pipeline development * Oversee DevOps operations across hybrid infrastructure environments to improve reliability, scalability, and efficiency * Evaluate existing technical strategies, identify operational gaps, and implement sustainable processes and improvements * Partner with cloud, infrastructure, architecture, and engineering teams to align technical priorities and execute initiatives * Manage team performance, address development needs, and establish accountability for operational deliverables * Lead cross-functional initiatives, resolve technical roadblocks, and drive projects from planning through execution Skills \& Experience Required * Experience managing DevOps, cloud engineering, platform engineering, or infrastructure engineering teams * Strong experience with AWS, Microsoft Azure, or Google Cloud Platform, with AWS preferred * Hands-on experience with Infrastructure as Code (IaC) and automated infrastructure provisioning * Experience developing, managing, and optimizing CI/CD pipelines using GitLab, Jenkins, Bitbucket, or similar technologies * Experience supporting hybrid infrastructure environments spanning on-premises systems and cloud platforms * Experience with cloud architecture, infrastructure design, and technical modernization strategies * Practical experience with cloud migration initiatives, particularly transitioning on-premises workloads to cloud environments * Experience implementing DevOps operational standards, infrastructure automation, and process improvements Desired * Experience leading DevOps or cloud engineering teams through large-scale infrastructure transformation initiatives * Experience designing or improving AWS-based cloud architectures * Experience establishing DevOps processes and operational frameworks in evolving technology environments * Experience with cloud infrastructure optimization, reliability improvements, and automation strategies * Background in technology-driven organizations or complex enterprise IT environments * Experience with cloud platform integration and modernization of legacy infrastructure * Familiarity with enterprise infrastructure architecture and cross-platform deployment strategies Blue Chip Talent is an award-winning and woman-owned talent solutions provider based out of Bloomfield Hills, Michigan. For over 30 years, we’ve specialized in IT, Engineering, and Professional Services staffing—now serving clients in 37 states and counting. We connect the market's elite talent with top employers, pairing exceptional white-glove service with proven hiring results to drive innovation and fuel growth. We offer industry-leading benefits options and are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE) that values merit-based recruitment centered around technical ability, skillset, and alignment with our employing partners.