Sr DevOps Engineer

At Rite-Hite, your work makes an impact. As the global leader in loading dock and door equipment, we design and deliver solutions that keep our customers safe, secure, and productive. Here, you’ll find innovation, stability, and the chance to grow your career as part of a team that’s always looking ahead. CORE RESPONSIBILITIES Platform Engineering and Automation • Design, build, and maintain scalable CI/CD pipelines that support automated build, test, and deployment workflows using GitLab CI/CD and standardized Git workflows. • Develop and maintain reusable pipeline templates, infrastructure modules, and automation patterns that enable consistent and efficient delivery across teams. • Continuously improve deployment speed, reliability, and quality through automation and tooling enhancements. Cloud Infrastructure and Kubernetes Operations • Design, provision, and manage cloud infrastructure using Infrastructure as Code (Terraform), with a primary focus on Google Cloud Platform (GCP). • Deploy, operate, and maintain Kubernetes clusters, particularly Google Kubernetes Engine (GKE), ensuring high availability, scalability, and resilience. • Package and manage Kubernetes applications using Helm charts and established deployment standards. • Collaborate with engineering teams to support cloud-native application architectures and runtime requirements. Reliability, Monitoring, and Incident Response • Implement and maintain monitoring, logging, and alerting solutions to ensure system performance, availability, and operational visibility (e.g., Prometheus, Grafana, Cloud Logging, Cloud Monitoring). • Participate in incident response, troubleshooting, and root cause analysis to restore service and prevent recurrence. • Contribute to fault-tolerant and resilient system designs that support production reliability and operational excellence. Security and Compliance Enablement • Apply secure-by-design principles across CI/CD pipelines, infrastructure, and Kubernetes environments, including secrets management, access controls, and least-privilege IAM. • Collaborate with security and platform stakeholders to integrate vulnerability scanning, configuration hardening, and compliance requirements into delivery workflows. • Support organizational security, audit, and compliance initiatives by ensuring infrastructure and deployment processes are auditable, repeatable, and well-documented. Collaboration and Documentation • Work closely with software engineers, QA, and platform stakeholders to understand delivery needs and remove friction from the development lifecycle. • Document infrastructure designs, deployment patterns, operational procedures, and architectural decisions to support knowledge sharing and long-term maintainability. • Promote DevOps best practices, automation-first thinking, and continuous improvement across engineering teams. SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES • This role does not have direct reports but is expected to provide technical leadership, guidance, and enablement across multiple engineering teams. QUALIFICATIONS Education & Experience • Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Information Systems, or a related technical field required; equivalent practical experience will be considered. • 5+ years of experience in DevOps, platform engineering, or cloud infrastructure roles supporting production systems. • Experience operating cloud-native environments and supporting modern software delivery pipelines. Knowledge / Skill Requirements • Hands-on experience with Kubernetes, preferably Google Kubernetes Engine (GKE). • Strong proficiency with Linux system administration and troubleshooting. • Experience managing infrastructure using Terraform or similar Infrastructure as Code tools. • Experience packaging and deploying applications using Helm. • Strong experience with GitLab, including CI/CD pipelines and Git-based workflows. • Familiarity with cloud platforms, with preference for Google Cloud Platform (GCP). • Proficiency in at least one programming or scripting language such as Python or Go; experience with Node.js is a plus. • Solid understanding of networking fundamentals (TCP/IP, DNS, routing). Preferred Qualifications • Experience with observability tools such as Prometheus, Grafana, Cloud Logging, and Cloud Monitoring. • Familiarity with distributed tracing tools such as Google Cloud Trace. • Experience supporting security, compliance, or regulated environments. • Prior experience working in agile or product-driven development environments. • Relevant cloud or Kubernetes certifications (e.g., Google Professional Cloud DevOps Engineer, CKA) are a plus. WHY JOIN RITE-HITE DIGITAL SOLUTIONS? At Rite-Hite, you’ll be part of a technology-driven organization that is transforming how industrial safety, productivity, and service solutions are delivered worldwide. As a DevOps Engineer, you will directly influence the reliability, security, and scalability of platforms that support thousands of customers and critical industrial operations. You’ll work alongside talented engineers, product leaders, and platform teams to build modern, cloud-native systems with real-world impact—bridging digital innovation with physical environments where safety and uptime matter most. What We Offer At Rite-Hite, we take care of our people – because when you’re supported, you can do your best work. Our benefits are designed to support your health, your future and your life outside of work: • Health & Well-being: Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage, plus life and disability insurance. A robust well-being program with an opportunity to receive an extra day off and more. • Financial Security: A strong retirement savings program with 401(k), company match, and profit sharing. • Time for You: Paid holidays, vacation time, and personal/sick days each year. Join us and build a career where you’re supported – at work and beyond. Rite-Hite is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We consider all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic under federal, state, or local law. In accordance with VEVRAA, we are committed to providing equal employment opportunities for protected veterans. We are also committed to maintaining a drug-free workplace for the safety of our employees and customers.