Senior Level DevOps Engineer Jobs

Senior level devops engineer jobs place experienced engineers in charge of infrastructure strategy, platform reliability, and the cross-functional initiatives that keep engineering organizations moving. Openings are concentrated across Technology & Software, Electronics & Hardware, and Banking & Financial Services, with a strong mix of remote and hybrid opportunities, and employers like Humana, Apple, and Ripple hiring at this level now.

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Overview

Open roles63
Top stateCalifornia
Top employerHumana
Top citySan Jose, CA
Work type52% On-site
Top industryTechnology

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Lorven Technologies Inc.
Salesforce DevOps Engineer
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Lorven Technologies Inc.
New 11h ago
Salesforce DevOps Engineer
Lorven Technologies Inc.
Illinois
Cloud & DevOps
Technical Product & Program Management
DevOps
Technical Program Management
Hybrid
Bachelor's

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Octus
Lead DevOps Engineer
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Octus
New 15h ago
Lead DevOps Engineer
Octus
New York, New York
Cloud & DevOps
Technical Product & Program Management
DevOps
Cloud Engineering
$225k/yr
On-Site
None

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Apple
DevOps Engineer
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Apple
New 16h ago
DevOps Engineer
Apple
San Diego, California
Cloud & DevOps
Quality Assurance & Testing (QA Testing)
DevOps
Cloud Engineering
Automation QA
$175k - $263k/yr
On-Site
Bachelor's
10,000+

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Humana
Senior DevOps Platform Engineer
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Humana
Added 1d ago
Senior DevOps Platform Engineer
Humana
Plano, Texas
Cloud & DevOps
Cybersecurity
Technical Product & Program Management
Software Engineering
Cloud Engineering
DevOps
Technical Program Management
$107k - $147k/yr
Remote (US)
None
10,000+

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Humana
Senior DevOps Platform Engineer
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Humana
Added 1d ago
Senior DevOps Platform Engineer
Humana
New York, New York
Cloud & DevOps
Cybersecurity
Technical Product & Program Management
Software Engineering
Cloud Engineering
DevOps
Technical Program Management
$107k - $147k/yr
Remote (US)
None
10,000+

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Senior Level DevOps Engineer Job Market

Who's Hiring

  • Humana
    Humana10
  • Apple
    Apple2
  • Ripple
    Ripple2
  • Shield AI
    Shield AI2
  • Jfrog
    Jfrog2

Top Industries Hiring

  • Technology & Software18
  • Electronics & Hardware4
  • Banking & Financial Services4
  • Consulting & Professional Services4
  • Aerospace & Defense2

Senior Level DevOps Engineer Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions

How do I get a senior level devops engineer job?

Employers at this level look for engineers who have designed and owned production systems end to end, not just maintained them. Demonstrating experience architecting CI/CD pipelines, leading incident response, and driving platform decisions across teams gives candidates a clear edge. A portfolio of measurable outcomes, such as reduced deployment time or improved system availability, signals the ownership mindset senior roles require.

Which companies hire senior level devops engineers?

Companies hiring senior level devops engineers right now include Humana, Apple, and Ripple, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of September 2026. Hiring at this level covers large enterprises with complex infrastructure needs, high-growth technology firms scaling their platforms, and consultancies building out dedicated site reliability and platform engineering practices.

Are there remote senior level devops engineer jobs?

Yes, and the share is substantial at this experience level. About 48% of senior level devops engineer openings are remote or hybrid as of September 2026, reflecting how many organizations trust seasoned engineers to lead infrastructure work without being on-site. Fully remote roles are especially common at companies with distributed engineering teams.

What makes a devops engineer role senior level?

Senior level devops engineer roles are defined by ownership and scope. Engineers at this stage are expected to set the technical direction for platforms, make architectural decisions independently, and lead incident response across services. They also mentor mid-level engineers, contribute to hiring, and collaborate directly with engineering leadership. The distinction from mid-level is less about task complexity and more about accountability for outcomes.

Which industries hire the most senior level devops engineers?

Senior Level devops engineer roles concentrate in Technology & Software, Electronics & Hardware, and Banking & Financial Services, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of September 2026. These sectors tend to run large, compliance-sensitive, or high-availability systems that demand engineers who can own infrastructure at scale rather than execute on pre-defined playbooks.