[Remote] Lead DevOps Engineer (with App Dev)

Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. TALENT Software Services is seeking a Lead DevOps Engineer to enhance their cross-platform build and DevOps capabilities within an enterprise engineering environment. The role involves leading platform engineering efforts, improving CI/CD reliability, and establishing standardized DevOps practices while mentoring junior engineers.ResponsibilitiesLead Windows, Mac and Chromebook platform build engineering, ensuring reliable, scalable, repeatable buildsAssess and improve web module bundler configurations, build tooling, and monorepo (NX) workflowsEvaluate and optimize (or replace) Electron-based desktop build architectureOwn and enhance CI/CD pipelines using GitHub Actions, AWS CodeBuild, and related toolingDesign and implement Infrastructure as Code solutions (CloudFormation, CDK)Improve dependency management, vulnerability remediation strategies, and release governanceEstablish and document standardized Git branching strategies and DevOps best practicesTroubleshoot build, deployment, and infrastructure issues in real time as an escalation pointPartner closely with developers, QA, and business stakeholders to improve delivery cohesionMentor junior and mid-level engineers in DevOps principles, build engineering, and automation practicesDrive measurable improvements in build time, build reliability, and deployment confidenceSkillsStrong customer focus, ownership, urgency, and driveSolid experience with web technologies, JavaScript/HTML/CSSExperience supporting desktop and web application build pipelinesIndependent, proactive, and able to deliver high-quality codeAbility to mentor and influence engineers without formal authorityStrong documentation habits and process standardization experience5 years of experience in DevOps, build engineering, or platform engineeringExperience implementing Infrastructure as Code (CloudFormation, Terraform, or CDK)Experience improving dependency management and vulnerability remediation processesStrong cross-functional communication with business, development, and QA stakeholdersExperience designing and maintaining CI/CD pipelines (GitHub Actions, AWS CodeBuild, etc.)Strong web component bundler expertise, including assessing, refactoring, and explaining configuration changesStrong hands-on experience with Windows build environments and Windows OS-level considerationsStrong AWS experience (Cloud*, Code*, Dynamo, EC2, ECR, ECS, IAM, Lambda, Route53, S3, VPC, etc.)Experience with cloud cost optimization initiativesExperience building applications with CExperience working with Electron in desktop applicationsExperience working in large monorepo environments (e.g., NX)Experience formalizing Git branching and release strategies across teamsExperience evaluating or migrating away from Electron-based architecturesEnterprise-scale DevOps experience in regulated or structured environmentsExperience with technical support using tools such as Pager Duty to identify and resolve issuesCompany OverviewTalent Software Services is an IT staffing services company of healthcare and government sectors. It was founded in 1987, and is headquartered in Saint Paul, Minnesota, USA, with a workforce of 51-200 employees. Its website is https://talentstaffingservices.com/.