Company Description

“We’re not in the shipping business; we’re in the information business” -Peter Rose, Expeditors Founder

Global supply chain management is what we do, but at the heart of Expeditors you will find professionalism, leadership, and a friendly environment, all of which foster an innovative, customer service-based approach to logistics.

18,000 trained professionals350+ locations worldwide across 60+ countriesFortune 500Globally unified systems

Job Description

Are you someone who can design the next generation of software deployment and developer productivity tooling? The Development & Deployment Services Architect is responsible for technical architecture within our configuration management and software deployment space (Software Infrastructure). This includes driving architectural initiatives, providing guidance to Senior Leadership, and aligning the team technical position with our internal customers. Software in this arena includes GitLab/GitHub, Jenkins, Chef, and Nexus Repository Manager. In this role you will be creating best in class software development and delivery systems for both cloud deployed and on-premise systems. The architect will identify gaps in process and tooling and recommend areas of opportunity. Clearly define risks, costs, and benefits of proposed solutions to IS leadership.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Collaborate with the Core and Enterprise architects to design, develop and deploy Continuous Delivery Pipelines and DevSecOps capabilities that contribute to and support the strategic technical direction of the enterpriseDevelop and ensure Enterprise adherence to industry standard security and compliance best practicesCollaborating with customers to understand development tooling needsResearch, design, and implement enabling solutions at enterprise scale to create efficiencies for all development teamsResearch, evaluate and recommend new software distribution and deployment systems and initiativesWork with Product Management to perform proof of concepts (MVPs), create and present proposals to leadershipCollect, generate, and analyze innovative ideas and technologies to use across the enterpriseDriving automation and autonomy initiatives Stay abreast of new technologies, concepts, approaches and security and compliance best practicesDevelop and deliver professional proposals and design documentationDevelop and communicate standard operating procedures and functional design specifications

This position is on-site and will reside in the greater Seattle, WA area at one of the following locations depending on availability. Candidates must be local or willing to relocate. Relocation assistance is not offered for this position.

Downtown SeattleFederal WayLynnwoodBellevue (Factoria)

Qualifications

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Senior Level Software or Build Engineer 3+ years of experience with proven experience as a technology-oriented leaderSoftware development and engineering 10+ years of experienceStrong leadership, communication, and execution capabilitiesGitlab, GitHub or other modern version control systems, minimum of 5 years’ experienceExperience with automation tooling such as Ansible, GitLab CI/CD, Docker, Puppet or Chef Experienced problem solver, strong collaborator, and able to provide clarity around complex topics to a diverse audience

DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS

Experience as a Software Developer within a DevSecOps environmentExperience with Nexus or other modern artifact management systemsExcellent communication and presentation skillsExcellent customer service skillsExcellent problem-solving and analytical thinking skillsExperience with Lean, Agile, or the Scaled Agile Framework (SAFe)Assertive personality, interpersonal, action and outcome-driven leadershipAbility to actively inspire, coach, mentor, and motivateAbility to promote autonomy, mastery, and purpose, through empowerment and creating leadersBA/BS Computer Science, MIS, or related degree preferred

Applicants are required to be eligible to lawfully work in the U.S. immediately; employer will not transfer or sponsor applicants for U.S. work authorization (such as an H-1B visa) for this opportunity

Additional Information

Expected base salary:  $165,000 to $230,000

Expeditors offers excellent benefits:

Paid vacationHolidays (10)Flexible Days (2)Paid Sick Time (accrual rate of 1 hour of sick time per 30 hours paid)401(k) Retirement Savings Plan with employer matchEmployee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP)Medical, Prescription Drug, Dental & Vision CoverageHealth Savings Account (HSA)Life and Disability InsurancePaid Parental Leave (additional eligibility criteria)Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account (DC FSA)Commuter BenefitEmployee Assistance Program (EAP)Training and Personnel Development ProgramEducational Assistance and ReimbursementPosition is full time (40 hours per week) Monday through Friday Business professional dress code

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO Guidelines.