Senior DevOps Engineer

Positively disrupting an industry that has not seen any innovation in over 50 years, Tekion has challenged the paradigm with the first and fastest cloud-native automotive platform that includes the revolutionary Automotive Retail Cloud (ARC) for retailers, Automotive Enterprise Cloud (AEC) for manufacturers and other large automotive enterprises and Automotive Partner Cloud (APC) for technology and industry partners. Tekion connects the entire spectrum of the automotive retail ecosystem through one seamless platform. The transformative platform uses cutting-edge technology, big data, machine learning, and AI to seamlessly bring together OEMs, retailers/dealers and consumers. With its highly configurable integration and greater customer engagement capabilities, Tekion is enabling the best automotive retail experiences ever. Tekion employs close to 3,000 people across North America, Asia and Europe.

Tekion is revolutionizing the automotive landscape through cloud-native platforms and intelligent products that power dealerships, OEMs, and partners worldwide. At Tekion, we’re passionate about building a future where technology simplifies, secures, and transforms the way vehicles are bought, sold, and serviced. Our collaborative and innovation-driven culture is fueled by a relentless commitment to security, reliability, and scalability as we accelerate our global footprint. 

We are seeking an experienced & Senior DevOps Engineer to grow our DevOps teams. You will drive the vision, execution, and continuous improvement of our automation pipelines, deployment workflows, and resilient cloud infrastructure. Candidates with strong hands-on expertise in DevOps practices and a passion for building and scaling high-performing teams are encouraged to apply. 

• →Own end-to-end delivery of CI/CD pipelines, infrastructure as code, and deployment automation workflows. 
• →Collaborate with application, infrastructure, and security teams to drive automation, system reliability, and operational excellence. 
• →Establish and track key metrics (KPIs) for deployment frequency, change lead time, incident reduction, and operational resilience. 
• →Ensure compliance and security requirements are met through robust tooling and effective processes (e.g., secrets management, vulnerability scanning, audit logging). 
• →Manage resource planning, hiring, and performance reviews; foster a collaborative and inclusive team environment. 
• →Report progress, risks, and key outcomes to senior leadership; contribute to technology, roadmaps and budget planning. 

• Bachelor’s/master’s in computer science, Engineering, or related field, or equivalent practical experience. 
• 5+ years of experience in DevOps or SRE roles, including large-scale automation and modern infrastructure management. 
• Deep experience with modern DevOps tooling and practices (e.g., Kubernetes, Terraform, Jenkins, GitHub Actions, AWS/GCP/Azure). 
• Proven expertise in automation, configuration management, monitoring/alerting, and incident response. 
• Solid understanding of security best practices for cloud-native environments (e.g., IAM, RBAC, encryption, compliance frameworks). 
• Strong communication skills, with the ability to effectively manage stakeholders, prioritize work, and build high-performing teams.