Director of DevOps Engineering

Director of DevOps Engineering Labcorp is seeking a Director of DevOps Engineering to lead enterprise‑wide DevOps transformation and elevate our software delivery capabilities across AWS and Azure. As a servant leader you will build and mentor a high‑performing team, drive adoption of modern practices, and shape the technical direction of our platform infrastructure. Work Schedule This is a full‑time, exempt (salaried) position assigned to a First Shift schedule, Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Occasional flexibility for earlier, later, or additional hours may be required with reasonable notice. Responsibilities Define and execute the enterprise DevOps roadmap aligned with business priorities. Champion CI/CD, Infrastructure as Code, observability, and cloud‑native architectures. Present delivery metrics, innovation initiatives, and risk mitigation strategies to executive stakeholders. Build and mentor a global DevOps team to scale platform capabilities. Oversee Terraform implementations for multi‑cloud infrastructure (AWS, Azure). Lead containerization strategies using ECS and EKS with secure, scalable orchestration. Drive automation of infrastructure provisioning, deployment pipelines, and monitoring. Evaluate and integrate AI‑powered tools into DevOps workflows (code generation, automated testing, incident response, predictive analytics). Evaluate and implement emerging tools that improve productivity, resilience, and developer experience. Partner with application teams, architects, and security to enable high‑velocity, compliant delivery. Act as trusted advisor to business units, aligning DevOps capabilities with cross‑functional needs. Guide teams in adopting AI assistants and automation tools to accelerate development cycles. Promote experimentation and continuous improvement across engineering practices. Ensure operational excellence through advanced observability and proactive incident management. Recruit and develop top talent committed to innovation and operational excellence. Foster a culture of ownership, empowerment, and continuous learning. Leverage engineering productivity platforms (e.g., LinearB, DX) or custom metrics to track DORA metrics, cycle time, and team efficiency. Use data‑driven insights to identify bottlenecks, optimize workflows, and improve organizational agility. Minimum Qualifications Bachelor's Degree. 7 or more years in DevOps/Platform Engineering. 2 or more years managing engineering teams using Agile methodologies. Preferred Qualifications 2 or more years Unix/Linux system administration. 3 or more years hands‑on experience with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, or GCP) and Infrastructure as Code. Additional Job Standards Healthcare industry experience. Experience implementing and using engineering productivity metrics platforms (LinearB, DX, or similar) or building custom metrics dashboards. Experience evaluating or integrating AI tools into software delivery pipelines (e.g., GitHub Copilot, AI‑powered testing, AIOps platforms). Ability to influence stakeholders at all levels, including executive leadership. Strong communication skills—able to translate complex technical concepts for diverse audiences. Self‑directed with demonstrated initiative and ability to work autonomously. Benefits Eligibility for comprehensive benefits (Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, STD/LTD, 401(k), Paid Time Off or Flexible Time Off, Tuition Reimbursement and Employee Stock Purchase Plan) for employees working 20 or more hours per week. Eligibility for 401(k) plan only for employees working less than 20 hours, Casual, Intern, and Temporary employees. Employees on a 7 on 7 off schedule receive all benefits except PTO or FTO. Equal Employment Opportunity Statement Labcorp is a proud Equal Opportunity Employer. We strive for inclusion and belonging and do not tolerate harassment or discrimination of any kind. Employment decisions are based on the needs of our business, qualifications, and merit of the individual, without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), family or parental status, marital, civil union or domestic partnership status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, personal appearance, age, veteran status, disability, genetic information, or any other legally protected characteristic. Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered in accordance with applicable law. For more information about how we collect and store your personal data, see our Privacy Statement. #J-18808-Ljbffr LCH Lab. Corp. of America Holdings