Lead DevOps Engineer
Lennar· enterprise· Homebuilding· Oct 23, 2026 · 3d ago
Austin TX - Virtual
Remote
Full-time
Lead/Staff
$142K–$211K
7+ years exp
Job description
Lead DevOps Engineer
We are Lennar
Lennar is one of the nation's leading homebuilders, dedicated to making an impact and creating an extraordinary experience for their Homeowners, Communities, and Associates by building quality homes and providing exceptional customer service, giving back to the communities in which we work and live in, and fostering a culture of opportunity and growth for our Associates throughout their career. Lennar has been recognized as a Fortune 500® company and consistently ranked among the top homebuilders in the United States.
Join a Company that Empowers you to Build your Future
The Lead DevOps Engineer is the highest senior technical role within the DevOps team, responsible for strategizing, designing, and implementing advanced DevOps solutions to ensure the efficiency, reliability, and scalability of our systems. This role will mentor and lead a team of DevOps Engineers, collaborating with various departments to enhance our continuous integration, continuous deployment (CI/CD) pipelines, and infrastructure as code (IaC) practices. The Lead DevOps Engineer will play a key role in shaping the DevOps culture and best practices across the organization. A career with purpose. A career built on making dreams come true. A career built on building zero defect homes, cost management, and adherence to schedules.
Your Responsibilities on the Team
Cloud Infrastructure & Automation Design, implement, and optimize AWS cloud environments for scalability, security, and high availability. Automate infrastructure provisioning and management using Terraform and Ansible. Implement secrets management and access control using HashiCorp Vault. Utilize Packer to create and maintain consistent and reusable cloud images.
CI/CD & Software Delivery Optimization Architect and manage CI/CD pipelines using GitHub Actions to ensure efficient and secure deployments. Enforce infrastructure as code (IaC) and GitOps best practices. Optimize software release cycles by implementing progressive delivery techniques (blue-green deployments, feature flags, canary releases).
Security, Monitoring & Incident Response Lead cloud security initiatives, enforcing compliance and risk mitigation best practices. Implement observability solutions using AWS CloudWatch, Prometheus, Grafana, and ELK Stack. Establish incident management and disaster recovery strategies to minimize downtime. Provide expertise and guidance with securing cloud-native application development and delivery platforms (DevOps, CI/CD) with demonstrated strength in DevSecOps tooling (SAST, SCA, DAST).
Collaboration, Leadership & Mentorship Act as a trusted advisor to development, security, and operations teams—bridging gaps and aligning DevOps strategies with business needs. Mentor and develop junior DevOps engineers, fostering a culture of knowledge sharing and continuous learning. Work closely with engineering leadership and product management to drive DevOps roadmaps and technical decision-making. Lead cross-functional collaboration, ensuring DevOps best practices are embedded throughout the software development lifecycle. Promote and facilitate effective communication between Security Engineering & Architecture, Enterprise Architecture, Infrastructure, and other departments and/or business units. Assist in the acquisition and risk assessment, procurement, and evaluation of new vendor and product selections.
Continuous Improvement & Innovation Evaluate and introduce emerging DevOps technologies to enhance efficiency, security, and scalability. Drive cost optimization initiatives in AWS through FinOps strategies. Research and evaluate new DevOps tools and technologies to improve workflow efficiency.
Requirements:
Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field (or equivalent experience). 7+ years of hands-on experience in DevOps, Cloud Infrastructure, and CI/CD automation. Expert-level knowledge of AWS services (IAM, EC2, ECS, EKS, Lambda, RDS, S3, VPC, Route 53). Strong proficiency in Terraform, Ansible, and HashiCorp Vault. Experience designing and implementing CI/CD pipelines using GitHub Actions. Solid background in containerization and Kubernetes (EKS, Docker, Helm). Expertise in observability and monitoring tools (AWS CloudWatch, Prometheus, Grafana, ELK Stack). Proficiency in scripting and automation using Python, Bash, or PowerShell.
Life at Lennar
At Lennar, we are committed to fostering a supportive and enriching environment for our Associates, offering a comprehensive array of benefits designed to enhance their well-being and professional growth. Our Associates have access to robust health insurance plans, including Medical, Dental, and Vision coverage, ensuring their health needs are well taken care of. Our 401(k) Retirement Plan, complete with a $1 for $1 Company Match up to 5%, helps secure their financial future, while Paid Parental Leave and an Associate Assistance Plan provide essential support during life s critical moments. To further support our Associates, we provide an Education Assistance Program and up to $30,000 in Adoption Assistance, underscoring our commitment to their diverse needs and aspirations. From the moment of hire, they can enjoy up to three weeks of vacation annually, alongside generous Holiday, Sick Leave, and Personal Day policies. Additionally, we offer a New Hire Referral Bonus Program, significant Home Purchase Discounts, and unique opportunities such as the Everyone’s Included Day. At Lennar, we believe in investing in our Associates, empowering them to thrive both personally and professionally. Lennar Associates will have access to these benefits as outlined by Lennar’s policies and applicable plan terms. Visit Lennartotalrewards.com to view our suite of benefits.
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