Job 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 professionals
• 350+ locations worldwide across 60+ countries
• Fortune 500
• Globally unified systems

We are seeking a Senior DevOps Engineer to lead the design, implementation, and evolution of scalable, secure, and automated cloud platforms that power our enterprise applications and customer-facing systems.

This role is ideal for a highly experienced engineer who thrives in complex environments, is passionate about automation and quality, and can partner across engineering, architecture, and product teams to drive modern DevOps practices. You will act as both a technical leader and change agent, improving the way we build, deploy, and operate software at scale.

Key Responsibilities

DevOps Architecture & Platform Engineering

• Design and implement end-to-end DevOps platforms supporting CI/CD, infrastructure automation, and application deployment
• Architect Infrastructure as Code (IaC) solutions using tools such as Terraform, Bicep, and Packer
• Build and maintain cloud-native solutions in Azure and AWS environments
• Develop scalable deployment strategies leveraging Kubernetes and containerization

Automation & CI/CD Excellence

• Create and optimize fully automated CI/CD pipelines across build, test, and release processes
• Implement quality gates, automated testing strategies, and deployment validation mechanisms
• Drive 1-click environment provisioning and repeatable infrastructure deployment

Cloud & Infrastructure Engineering

• Lead cloud architecture design across multi-tenant distributed systems
• Ensure systems are secure-by-design, leveraging native cloud security, networking, and monitoring capabilities
• Manage cost optimization, performance tuning, and operational scalability

Reliability, Observability & Operations

• Establish monitoring, logging, and telemetry frameworks to support system reliability and performance
• Improve operational processes through automation and reduction of manual effort
• Support production releases and provide technical leadership during complex deployments

Engineering Culture & Enablement

• Partner with development teams to embed DevOps and quality-first principles into the SDLC
• Mentor engineers on cloud, DevOps tooling, CI/CD, and automation best practices
• Lead adoption of modern engineering practices including Agile, TDD, and continuous delivery
• Document best practices, workflows, and platform standards for enterprise adoption

You will play a critical role in advancing Expeditors’ engineering capabilities by building modern DevOps platforms, enabling high-quality software delivery, and helping teams operate at scale with confidence and efficiency.

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 Seattle
• Federal Way
• Lynnwood
• Bellevue (Factoria)

Qualifications

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• 10+ years of experience in software engineering, DevOps, or infrastructure engineering
• Proven experience designing and implementing CI/CD pipelines and DevOps platforms
• Hands-on experience with cloud platforms (Azure and/or AWS)
• Strong experience with Infrastructure as Code (Terraform strongly preferred)
• Experience with containerization and orchestration (Docker, Kubernetes)
• Proficiency in one or more programming languages (e.g., Python, Java, Node.js, or .NET)
• Deep understanding of software delivery lifecycle (SDLC) and DevOps principles
• Strong problem-solving skills with experience in complex enterprise environments

DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Experience modernizing legacy systems into cloud-based SaaS platforms
• Background in quality engineering, test automation, or SDET practices
• Experience with distributed systems, event streaming (e.g., Kafka), or microservices architectures
• Familiarity with observability tools, logging frameworks, and monitoring platforms
• Cloud certifications (e.g., AWS DevOps Engineer, Terraform Associate, Azure Administrator)
• Experience mentoring teams and driving organizational DevOps transformation

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: $150,000 to $210,000

May be eligible for bonus following first year of continuous employment in position.

Expeditors offers competitive benefits to all full-time employees including:

• Paid vacation
• Holidays (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 match
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP)
• Medical, Prescription Drug, Dental & Vision Coverage
• Health Savings Account (HSA)
• Life and Disability Insurance
• Paid Parental Leave (additional eligibility criteria)
• Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account (DC FSA)
• Commuter Benefit
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Training and Personnel Development Program
• Educational Assistance and Reimbursement
• Position is full time (40 hours per week) Monday through Friday

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