DevOps Manager (Azure)
Merchants Fleet
| Company | Merchants Fleet |
| Category | Engineering |
| Location | Hooksett |
| Remote | Remote |
| Employment | Not stated |
| Level | Manager |
| Salary | Not stated by the employer |
| Posted | 21 Jul 2026 |
| Last verified | 12 Aug 2026 |
| Source | Employer ATS (greenhouse) |
Description
Build the Future of Cloud Delivery
We’re 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 leadership—someone who can set direction, mentor engineers, and actively contribute to building modern, cloud-first solutions. If you’re passionate about Azure, automation, and building high-performing teams, this role gives you the platform to make a real impact.
Location: Merchants Fleet Headquarters in Hooksett, NH or Remote (East Coast preferred)
What You’ll Do
As our DevOps leader, you’ll guide a talented team while staying close to the technology:
Lead & Grow a Team
Mentor and develop a high-performing DevOps team (2–5 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
Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Information Systems, or related field—or 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 y