Senior Manager, DevOps

Who is Nexxen?
Flexible advertising, unified by data. Nexxen empowers advertisers, agencies, publishers and broadcasters around the world to utilize data and advanced TV in the ways that are most meaningful to them. Our flexible and unified technology stack comprises a demand-side platform (“DSP”) and supply-side platform (“SSP”), with the Nexxen Data Platform at its core. With a global footprint, you can be part of a team that is transforming advertising through our creative, flexible and unified solutions.

Why join the Nexxen team? 
With a global footprint, you can be part of a team that is transforming advertising through our creative, flexible and unified solutions. Employees hustle, commit and dedicate themselves to pillars that make up the Nexxen Way – the 3Cs - Customer Centric, Curious Mindset, Collaborative with No Ego.  

What You’ll Do: 

We are seeking an experienced and forward-thinking Senior DevOps Manager to lead our DevOps team in Bellevue, WA. In this role, you will shape the infrastructure and CI/CD strategy that empowers our development teams, making pivotal contributions to our products’ scalability and performance. Working closely with software, infrastructure, TSE, and TPM teams, you’ll drive initiatives that modernize workflows and build a culture focused on innovation and continuous improvement. This role is based in the Bellevue, WA office, with a hybrid schedule that includes three days in-office each week and remote work for the remainder.

Each day can be different here at Nexxen, but some of the things you can expect to be doing daily are

• Lead and Inspire: Manage and mentor a team of DevOps engineers, fostering a collaborative and growth-oriented culture that encourages innovation.
• Strategize for Scale: Own the architecture and scaling of our product infrastructure, balancing efficiency with stability.
• Enable Developer Excellence: Streamline workflows and remove barriers so software engineers can deliver exceptional products to our customers.
• Drive Automation and Modernization: Spearhead initiatives to implement and optimize infrastructure as code (IaC) with tools like Terraform and Ansible.
• Ensure Security and Reliability: Implement industry-leading security, monitoring, and disaster recovery practices, ensuring the highest availability.
• Collaborate Across Teams: Act as the liaison between Dev, Infra, TSE, and TPM teams for project execution, capacity management, and daily operations.
• Be Future-First: Keep Nexxen ahead of the pack by continuously evaluating, adopting, and integrating the latest technologies and methodologies.

What will I bring? 

• Leadership and Mentorship: Proven experience managing and mentoring DevOps engineers, with a track record of fostering talent development.
• Strategic Vision: Ability to drive continuous improvements that keep Nexxen at the forefront of Ad Tech and aligned with business objectives.
• Technical Mastery: Advanced skills in scripting and hands-on experience with automation tools, CI/CD systems, and Kubernetes.
• Developer Enablement Focus: A strong foundation in software development with the ability to approach challenges from a developer’s perspective.
• Modern Collaboration Skills: Excellent communicator with a talent for bridging technical and non-technical teams to drive complex initiatives forward.
• Innovation-Driven Mindset: A bold approach to driving transformative change and methodologies to propel our team and products into the future.

Preferred Qualifications:

• BS degree in Engineering, Computer Science, or a related field
• 5+ years of experience in software development, DevOps, or related technical roles, with a proven track record of hands-on technical expertise
• 3+ years of experience in a leadership role, guiding technical teams and driving strategic initiatives

At Nexxen, we value our differences, varied experiences, and collective contribution. We know that not everyone takes the same career path, so if you don’t match this job description perfectly, don’t worry! We would rather see your application than risk missing out on your potential to make an impact. 

In support of pay transparency and equity, the minimum and maximum full-time annual base salary for this role in Bellevue is $200,000 - $210,000 at the time of posting, with the potential of an incentive or bonus. While this is our reasonable expectation this is not a guarantee of compensation or salary, actual compensation is influenced by a wide range of factors including but not limited to skill set, level of experience, education, certifications, responsibility, and geographic location. Candidates hired to work in other locations will be subject to the pay range associated with that location. We offer a variety of benefits including medical, dental, vision, disability insurance, 401(k), EAP, parental leave, unlimited vacation, and company-paid holidays. The specific programs and options available will vary depending on the state, start date, and employment type. Our Talent Acquisition team will be happy to answer any questions you may have. 

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