Lead DevOps Engineer

Lead DevOps Engineer

The location for this position is virtual/remote. This is your chance to be a part of an in-house Technology team that's creating consumer-facing, modern technologies revolutionizing the hospitality industry around the world! As a Lead DevOps Engineer, you will bring your technical skills to a hospitality company with an award-winning culture. On the DevOps team reporting to the Director of Pipeline and Platform Engineering, you will support projects at the forefront of hospitality technology progress.

Architect next-generation cloud platforms and automation solutions.

Devise and evolve code-driven automation strategies that ensure environment consistency across development, testing, and production.

Build long-term automation solutions using scripting and programming (Groovy, Shell, Python, Terraform, or Java/JavaScript).

Provide technical leadership and implementation guidance for UI, APIs, and microservices.

Work with development teams to guide best practices, design patterns, and operational standards.

Understand new architectural concepts and recommend improvements from an infrastructure and security perspective.

Support reliability engineering efforts and participate in on-call rotations for mission-critical & revenue-impacting cloud services.

Deliverables you'll take ownership of:

Design and implement enterprise DevOps architectures, reference patterns, and tooling strategies.

Implement and maintain CI/CD tools and pipelines across the organization (GitLab preferred).

Enable seamless, secure, and available software builds and deployments across Agile teams.

Configure, tune, deploy, and operate Kubernetes clusters (EKS preferred).

Maintain containerized applications with Docker or similar technologies.

You have these minimum qualifications:

Five (5) years of experience in Technology or a related field.

Four (4) years with CI tools such as GitLab (preferred), or Bamboo.

Four (4) years architecting and developing automation to support Continuous Delivery.

Three (3) years administering Kubernetes.

Three (3) years on AWS cloud platforms

Proficiency in scripting/programming in Bash

Experience supporting reliability efforts, on-call rotations.

Travel up to 10%.

It would be useful if you have:

Bachelor's degree OR Associate's + 6 years tech experience OR HS/GED + 12 years tech experience.

Seven (7)+ years of technology experience.

Five (5) years of CI tool experience (GitLab or Bamboo), Cloud and Kubernetes platforms.

One (1) year of management experience

Scripting experience in Python or Terraform

At Hilton, the hospitality we're known for doesn't end with our guests. We proudly invest in our Team Members' wellbeing, supporting you through all of life's moments. When you join Hilton, our exceptional care extends to you with unmatched perks and benefits, including:

Incredible travel perks – Enjoy 110 nights of deeply discounted travel, with room rates as low as $40/night at our world-class hotels through our Go Hilton travel program

Own a piece of Hilton – Through our employee stock purchase program (ESPP), you can invest in Hilton shares at a 15% discount to help build your financial future

Paid parental leave – Because family matters. We offer paid leave for eligible Team Members, including partners and adoptive parents

Personalized caregiving support – Access dedicated caregiving concierge services to help navigate caregiving for yourself and your loved ones

Crisis concierge – In times of loss, our Crisis Concierge offers a single, compassionate point of contact for both practical support and emotional care

Mental health resources – Your wellbeing comes first. Eligible Team Members can access free counseling and support through our best-in-class Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Generous paid time off (PTO) – Recharge, relax, and take time for what matters most

Health & welfare benefits – From checkups to dental cleanings to new glasses, we offer a variety of health plans that keep you and your family covered

Financial security for your future – Our retirement plans make it easier to save for what's next

Hilton offers its eligible team members a comprehensive benefits package to support their mental and physical well-being, so they can Thrive personally and professionally. The pay range for this role is $90,000 – $145,000 and is determined based on applicable and specialized experience and location. Subject to plan terms and conditions, you will be eligible to participate in the Hilton Annual Incentive (Bonus) Plan, consistent with other team members at the same level and/or position within the Company.

Join an Award-Winning Workplace Culture At Hilton, we don't just deliver exceptional experiences for our guests—we build an exceptional workplace for the Team Members who make it all possible. As a global leader in hospitality, we've welcomed more than 3 billion guests worldwide, all while staying true to our founding vision: to fill the earth with the light and warmth of hospitality. Our award-winning culture has earned us repeated recognition on the World's Best Workplaces list by Great Place to Work and Fortune. With our suite of world-class brands, and a company-wide commitment to providing the best stay for every guest, we're setting new standards for the future of travel. Whether you're starting your career or exploring something new, Hilton supports your journey every step of the way. Come for the job, stay for the career—and help us make every stay a little more magical. Curious about life at Hilton? Explore our Careers Blog to see why we're more than a great place to stay—we're a great place to work.