DevOps Lead

About the Role

DTS is seeking a DevOps Lead to join a direct client in Dearborn, MI, as a contractor with the potential to convert. This is a hands-on leadership position designed to replace a highly experienced team member and operate at an architectural level. You will own the design of infrastructure and DevOps pipelines across multiple technology stacks, collaborating broadly with engineering and operations teams.

The role is pivotal in driving continuous integration, continuous delivery, and security practices within a Microsoft Azure environment. You will focus heavily on Infrastructure as Code (IaC) and support the migration toward containerized workloads. Your expertise will be essential in optimizing development workflows, automating the provisioning of Azure resources, and ensuring the highest level of security through automated governance and Security as Code practices.

Day in the Life

You will guide a small team (two people) while managing heavy cross-functional collaboration with developers and operations. A key part of your leadership will involve guiding another contractor, making critical decisions, and directing work even without formal management authority. You will work in a highly secure, locked-down environment, requiring regular collaboration with the security team.

Key initiatives include migrating from Bitbucket to Azure DevOps, transitioning from Jenkins pipelines to Azure DevOps, and building pipelines for Databricks to support ML/AI model deployments. You will advocate for software engineering best practices, such as unit testing and code reviews, to improve end-to-end secure delivery.

Hiring Process

Candidates will undergo a preliminary screening focused on practical implementation. Expect to discuss:

• Git branching strategies implemented and policies established in Azure DevOps pipelines.
• Structuring Azure DevOps YAML pipeline templates to support multiple teams.
• The most difficult DevOps implementation challenge faced and the reasons behind its complexity.

Culture & Team Fit

We are looking for a strong collaborator who works well across teams. A "no difficult personalities" approach is essential for success in this environment. The ideal candidate thrives in high-security settings and is eager to coach teams on branching strategies and DevOps best practices.

Location & Engagement

This is a contract-to-hire engagement (6-month contract). The role is initially onsite/local in Dearborn, MI, with remote work considered only if necessary.

Equal Opportunity

DTS is an equal opportunity employer committed to building a diverse and inclusive workforce.