Lead Engineer, IT DevOps **Overall Job Summary** This position is responsible for implementing CICD technical initiatives and delivers cutting edge solutions. This role will be critical in improving our ability to manage cloud infrastructures as well as deploy application code faster, manage it more effectively through automations and have a great understanding of our systems. Key responsibilities include develop and support continuous integration, deployment and delivery of WebSphere Commerce and Sterling Commerce applications & its support tools and components to multiple environments. **Essential Duties and Responsibilities (Min 5%)** + Implement innovative DevOps solutions and solve technical problems and improve operational efficiencies through automations + Partner with the Dev Ops Engineers & development teams to develop, maintain, and streamline automated build and release pipeline from code compilation, automated testing to deploy releases to multiple environments + Assist in the managing and maintaining of all environments, ensuring that these environments are properly setup, configured, and highly available for each project as scheduled. + Lead developers, engineers, tester and security teams to define and implement best in class CICD process + Maintain source control branch strategies, build/release, branch merge process and documentations + Lead initiatives to improve the build and deployment process, reporting and reduce deployment time & increase release cycle per month + Coordinate release activities with other teams (internal and external), partnering with the Change Management group to ensure a smooth and trouble-free roll out of releases. + Share a 24x7 on call production support rotation with your team and respond to service incidents. **Required Qualifications** Experience: 6 plus years of experience in DevOps, build engineering, release management, automated software development practices, or software development. Experience as a Build and Release Engineer for an organization with large and complex information systems Education: Bachelor’s degree in computer systems design or computer science from an accredited college or university. Any suitable combination of education and experience will be considered. High Demand IT Specialized skills: Cloud PaaS/laaS environments (Azure, GCP) **Preferred knowledge, skills or abilities** + Strong hands on experience with Docker, Kubernetes, AKS, Terraform programming and scripting languages + Strong experience with IBM/HCL Websphere Commerce, IBM Sterling Commerce, SOLR and related build and deployment processes. + Efficient in IBM Http Server, IBM WebSphere Application Server, IBM MQ & Deployment manager ND/Liberty software + Strong ability to work independently, work in a fast-paced environment and manager workload prioritization to deliver high quality work products on time with minimal direction **Working Conditions** + Normal office working conditions + Must be able to work some nights and weekends **Physical Requirements** + Sitting + Standing (not walking) + Walking + Kneeling/Stooping/Bending + Reaching overhead + Lifting up to 20 pounds **Disclaimer** _This job description represents an overview of the responsibilities for the above referenced position. It is not intended to represent a comprehensive list of responsibilities. A team member should perform all duties as assigned by his/ her supervisor._ **ALREADY A TEAM MEMBER?** You must apply or refer a friend through our internal portal Click here (https://performancemanager4.successfactors.com/sf/home?company=tractorsup) **CONNECTION** Our Mission and Values are more than just words on the wall - they’re the one constant in an ever-changing environment and the bedrock on which we build our culture. They're the core of who we are and the foundation of every decision we make. It’s not just what we do that sets us apart, but how we do it. Learn More **EMPOWERMENT** We believe in managing your time for business and personal success, which is why we empower our Team Members to lead balanced lives through our benefits total rewards offerings. fot full-time and eligible part-time TSC and Petsense Team Members. We care about what you care about! Learn More **OPPORTUNITY** A lot of care goes into providing legendary service at Tractor Supply Company, which is why our Team Members are our top priority. Want a career with a clear path for growth? Your Opportunity is Out Here at Tractor Supply and Petsense. Learn More Join Our Talent Community **Nearest Major Market:** Nashville