Lead DevOps Engineer

As passionate about our people as we are about our mission. Why Join Q2? Q2 is a leading provider of digital banking and lending solutions to banks, credit unions, alternative finance companies, and fintechs in the U.S. and internationally. Our mission is simple: build strong and diverse communities through innovative financial technology—and we do that by empowering our people to help create success for our customers. What Makes Q2 Special? Being as passionate about our people as we are about our mission. We celebrate our employees in many ways, including our “Circle of Awesomeness” award ceremony and day of employee celebration among others! We invest in the growth and development of our team members through ongoing learning opportunities, mentorship programs, internal mobility, and meaningful leadership relationships. We also know that nothing builds trust and collaboration like having fun. We hold an annual Dodgeball for Charity event at our Q2 Stadium in Austin, inviting other local companies to play, and community organizations we support to raise money and awareness together. SUMMARY Q2 is seeking a highly skilled Lead DevOps Engineer with strong backend and Azure cloud engineering expertise, a commitment to technical excellence, and a passion for building scalable systems that empower engineering teams. This role is well-suited for an engineer who enjoys solving complex problems at scale, taking ownership of critical systems, and mentoring others. As a Lead DevOps Engineer on the Helix team, you will design, build, and evolve high-quality software solutions that support Q2’s core SaaS technology platforms. You will focus on developing and maintaining cloud-based services, internal engineering systems, and shared capabilities used across multiple product teams. You will work on high-volume, business-critical systems using modern software engineering practices, cloud-native architectures, and agile methodologies. Your work will directly improve system reliability, developer productivity, and customer outcomes. RESPONSIBILITIES • Collaborate with your team through asynchronous communication, video calls, or in-person meetings as needed • Apply your combined DevOps and Software Engineering expertise to tackle a wide range of tasks, from quick fixes to complex implementations, all based on priority • Ensure compliance with security, availability, confidentiality, and privacy policies and controls at every stage of your work • Provide technical leadership by mentoring teammates, sharing knowledge, and promoting best practices across the team and organization EXPERIENCE AND KNOWLEDGE • Typically requires a Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field and a minimum of 8 years of related experience; or an advanced degree with 6+ years of experience; or equivalent related work experience • Proficiency in Python and SQL • Familiarity with modern data platform technologies such as Snowflake, Airflow, DBT, Apache Spark • Hands-on experience with Azure Resource Manager, Azure DevOps, Docker, CI/CD pipelines • Infrastructure as Code experience using Terraform • Experience with containerized development and orchestration using Kubernetes or Nomad • Networking and platform observability skills • System administration and automating SDLC processes for SaaS platforms This position requires fluent written and oral communication in English. Health & Wellness Hybrid Work Opportunities Flexible Time Off Career Development & Mentoring Programs Health & Wellness Benefits, including competitive health insurance offerings and generous paid parental leave for eligible new parents Community Volunteering & Company Philanthropy Programs Employee Peer Recognition Programs – “You Earned it” Click here to find out more about the benefits we offer. Our Culture & Commitment: We’re proud to foster a supportive, inclusive environment where career growth, collaboration, and wellness are prioritized. And our benefits go beyond healthcare—offering resources for physical, mental, and professional well-being. Click here to find out more about the benefits we offer. Q2 employees are encouraged to give back through volunteer work and nonprofit support through our Spark Program (see more). We believe in making an impact—in the industry and in the community. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, or veteran status. Mission In 2004, Q2 founder Hank Seale set out to build a different kind of company. Our mission, to build strong and diverse communities by strengthening their financial institutions, is at the heart of everything we do. Vision Our vision is to create meaningful financial experiences throughout the financial journey so our customers can focus on building lasting relationships with their account holders. To get there, we combine the must-haves of digital banking – feature functionality, operational excellence and integrations – with the next-generation of technology principles: data-driven insights, open technology and design thinking. We call this philosophy FinX, and it spans everything we do, from product development and platform architecture to how we hire. Values Providing superior software and service starts with our purpose-built culture, defined by our Ten Guiding Principles. These principles were established by Hank Seale, our founder, and have served as a constant reminder of how Q2 employees should conduct themselves with peers, customers, and partners for 15 years. Building something different and special takes the right kind of people, and we hope you’ll join our team.

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