Paychex

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Overview

We’re looking for a DevOps & Automation expert to lead the design and execution of our AI-integrated, fully automated, open-source-first delivery pipeline — spanning legacy (on-prem) and greenfield (AWS cloud) platforms. This role is perfect for someone who can architect scalable CI/CD, automate everything, and bring the best of modern tooling to a hybrid enterprise environment and can mentor less experienced engineers. This is a high-ownership, high-impact role for someone who loves automating complexity, enabling developer speed, and creating a frictionless engineering experience across the stack.

Responsibilities

• Mentor and model what great looks like for less experienced engineers
• Build and maintain zero-touch SDLC pipelines from feature branch to production
• Lead the integration of AI-enhanced workflows: LLMs, GPT, Codeium, AI test bots, observability assistants
• Own CI/CD orchestration using Jenkins, Bitbucket, Artifactory, XL Deploy (XLD), and XL Release (XLR)
• Automate deployments across on-prem (SP 1.0) and AWS (SP 2.0) infrastructure using Terraform and Docker
• Integrate advanced observability: Prometheus, Grafana, OpenTelemetry
• Implement enterprise-safe, open-source CI/CD tools for scalability and compliance
• Architect and manage internal API gateways and service mesh (Kong, Gravitee.io)
• Support self-healing environments and ephemeral test environments at scale

Qualifications

• Expert-level experience with CI/CD design, automation, and pipeline architecture
• Proven success implementing AI-integrated DevOps workflows
• Deep understanding of hybrid infrastructure (on-prem + AWS)
• Track record of delivering self-healing, zero-downtime platforms
• Strong familiarity with enterprise-safe open-source tooling
• Bonus: Passion for observability, platform scalability, and empowering dev teams

Not sure if you meet every requirement?

At Paychex, we know that great talent comes in many forms. If you're passionate about the role but don't check every box, we still encourage you to apply. You might be the right fit - either for this position or another opportunity with us.

Paychex is an equal opportunity employer that fosters a workplace culture of Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion. Our valued employees and commitment to DEI are the essence of our internal and external success.