DevOps Software Engineer, Lead

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This position is based in Plano. TX with a hybrid mix of some in-office time and some remote work.

Who We're Looking For

Toyota Financial Services (TFS) is looking for a highly motivated DevOps Software Engineer, Lead.

The main responsibility of the lead software engineer is to build and implement scalable solutions across various TFS platforms and technology stacks. The SWE is tasked with working with product owners to understand business requirements, integrating architectural direction into designs and producing comprehensive functional/technical code for platforms and applications. Proficiency in Cloud platform configuration and customization, and API development is essential. Candidates with a solid background in tools that support developer experiences and platform engineering teams t will be highly regarded.

What you'll be doing

• Evaluating new CI/CD tools, assessing their suitability for the organization's needs, and making recommendations for adoption.

• Anticipate problems and recommend & deliver creative "big picture" solutions.

• Designing and implementing scalable and resilient CI/CD infrastructure using IaC best practices.

• Solve problems when there are no available precedents, guidelines, or policies by drawing upon experience, research, and other problem-solving alternatives.

• Leading a team of engineers, providing technical guidance, mentorship, and support in CI/CD tooling and practices.

• Integrating containerization into CI/CD pipelines, including

  Docker image building, registry management, and container orchestration.

• Collaborating with cross-functional teams, aligning CI/CD efforts with organizational goals and priorities.

• Guide team members on effective problem resolution by helping them identify alternatives and present

  recommendations.

• Working closely with cross-functional teams, including architects, testers, product owners, and other developers, to deliver high-quality software solutions.

• Participating in agile or Scrum ceremonies such as daily stand-ups, sprint planning, sprint reviews, and retrospectives to track progress and adapt to changing requirements.

• Contributing to architectural discussions, design reviews, and technology evaluations to improve system scalability, reliability, and performance.

• Creating and maintaining technical documentation, including design documents, architecture diagrams, API specifications, and user guides.

• Documenting code functionality, usage instructions, and troubleshooting procedures to facilitate knowledge sharing and onboarding of new team members.

What You Bring

• Extensive experience with Continuous Integration/Continuous Development (CI/CD) Knowledge in Development tools, GitHub

• Experience with container orchestration platforms such as Kubernetes, or Amazon ECS, including cluster setup, configuration, and management.

• Software Development Exposure to one or more programming skills such as Python, Java, JavaScript, or Go for scripting and automation tasks within CI/CD pipelines.

• Experience in seamlessly integrating containerization into CI/CD pipelines, including Docker image building, registry management, and container orchestration.

• Understanding of security best practices in CI/CD, including secure configuration of CI/CD tools, integration of security scanning tools, and adherence to compliance requirements.

• Comfortable working in a highly agile, intensely iterative software development process.

• Experience with performance and optimization problems and a demonstrated ability to both diagnose and prevent these problems.

Added bonus if you have

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related discipline or equivalent work experience is required.

• AWS Certification

• Kubernetes/Docker Certifications

• In-depth knowledge of REST/SOAP APIs and experience building integrations

What we'll bring

During your interview process, our team can fill you in on all the details of our industry-leading benefits and career development opportunities. A few highlights include:

• A work environment built on teamwork, flexibility, and respect.

• Professional growth and development programs to help advance your career, as well as tuition reimbursement.

• Vehicle purchase & lease programs.

• Comprehensive health care and wellness plans for your entire family.

• Flextime and virtual work options (if applicable).

• Toyota 401(k) Savings Plan featuring a company match, as well as an annual retirement contribution from Toyota regardless of whether you contribute.

• Paid holidays and paid time off.

• Referral services related to prenatal services, adoption, childcare, schools, and more.

• Tax-Advantaged Accounts (Health Savings Account, Health Care FSA, Dependent Care FSA).

• Relocation assistance (if applicable).

• This position is based in Plano. TX with a hybrid mix of some in-office time and some remote work.

Belonging at Toyota

Our success begins and ends with our people. We embrace diverse perspectives and value unique human experiences. Respect for all is our North Star. Toyota is proud to have 10+ different Business Partnering Groups across 100 different North American chapter locations that support team members' efforts to dream, do and grow without questioning that they belong. As a company that has been one of DiversityInc's Top 50 Companies for Diversity and a member of The Billion Dollar Roundtable supporting minority and woman-owned suppliers for over 10 years, we are proud to be an equal opportunity employer that celebrates the diversity of the communities where we live and do business.

Applicants for our positions are considered without regard to race, ethnicity, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, religion, military or veteran status, or any other characteristics protected by law.

Have a question or need assistance with your application? Check out the section of our careers page on Toyota.com or send an email to talent.acquisition@toyota.com.