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At Green Dot, we are evolving to a new and permanent “Work from Anywhere” model designed to maximize the benefits of remote work, promote and enable a strong culture of performance and connectedness, and attract the best and brightest talent who align with our entrepreneurial spirit and mission.

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JOB DESCRIPTION

This pivotal role will oversee the design, deployment, and maintenance of our infrastructure, collaborating closely with cross-functional teams to ensure seamless integration and delivery. The ideal candidate will have a proven track record in DevOps leadership, experience with cloud technologies, automation tools, and a passion for fostering innovation within high-performing teams. At Green Dot, we value professional growth, diversity, and a collaborative environment where expertise and creativity drive our success. Join us to help shape the future of fintech technology and make a meaningful impact.

Summary

The DevOps Engineering Sr Manager at Green Dot plays a pivotal role in shaping and leading the company's DevOps and Release Engineering functions. This leader is tasked with designing, implementing, and continuously improving CI/CD pipelines to ensure robust and streamlined software delivery processes. The position oversees the management and optimization of cloud infrastructure, leveraging cutting-edge technologies and AI-driven workflows to enhance automation, scalability, and operational efficiency.

Beyond technical execution, the Sr Manager develops and drives strategic initiatives that align with organizational goals, fostering a culture of collaboration and innovation within cross-functional teams. They are responsible for mentoring team members, establishing best practices, and ensuring the highest standards of software reliability and performance across the enterprise. Ultimately, this role has a significant influence on Green Dot’s ability to efficiently deliver high-quality products and adapt to the evolving technological landscape.

Responsibilities

- Lead and mentor DevOps and Release Engineering teams across multiple geographies.
- Oversee CI/CD pipeline development, maintenance, and optimization.
- Manage cloud-native infrastructure (Azure, AWS) and container orchestration.
- Drive Infrastructure as Code (IaC) adoption and automation.
- Collaborate with Cloud Systems Engineering, SRE, Security, and Development teams to ensure secure and reliable deployments.
- Plan and execute platform migrations and reliability engineering initiatives.
- Integrate AI tools to enhance development efficiency and software delivery.
- Foster a culture of innovation, accountability, and continuous improvement.
- Align individual goals with team and organizational objectives, focusing on measurable improvements in deployment velocity, system uptime, and incident response times
- Participate in scheduled on-call rotations, ensuring primary and backup coverage for critical systems. Adhere to escalation protocols and provide timely incident response
- Support team members in pursuing relevant certifications and professional growth opportunities
- Ensure fair and transparent on-call scheduling, provide backup coverage, and facilitate knowledge transfer during handoffs.

AI-Driven Improvements

This role will actively explore and implement AI-driven solutions to improve development efficiency and software delivery. Examples include:
- Leveraging AI for predictive deployment risk analysis.
- Automating code reviews and quality gate enforcement using AI models.
- Using AI to optimize CI/CD pipeline performance and resource utilization.
- Integrating AI assistants to support developer productivity and troubleshooting.

Requirements

- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field.
- 8+ years of experience in DevOps, Release Engineering, or related roles.
- Proven leadership experience managing technical teams.
- Expertise in CI/CD tools (e.g., ADO, GitHub), cloud application technologies (AKS), and cloud platforms.
- Strong understanding of Infrastructure as Code and GitOps.
- Experience with monitoring and observability tools.
- Familiarity with AI/ML tools and their application in software development workflows.
- Excellent communication and cross-functional collaboration skills.

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