Leads the design, development, and delivery of scalable, high-quality software and DevOps solutions. This role is responsible for building and optimizing information systems, while also supporting and mentoring a team of engineers developing new and existing applications. The Principal DevOps Engineer brings strong technical expertise, a consistent track record of delivery, and the ability to work across multiple facets of complex projects. The role requires a balance of innovative thinking, engineering excellence, and a strong customer-focused mindset.
Key Responsibilities- Lead the design, development, and implementation of scalable software and DevOps solutions aligned with business objectives.
- Collaborate with stakeholders (users, technical teams, and leadership) to gather requirements, define scope, and ensure timely delivery.
- Analyze system workflows, data usage, and processes to identify gaps and drive effective solutions.
- Own and drive the full software development lifecycle (SDLC), including architecture, development, testing, deployment, and support.
- Design system specifications, architectures, and standards to enable robust and scalable applications.
- Define application interfaces, integration points, and non-functional requirements (NFRs).
- Provide technical leadership in implementing CI/CD pipelines, automation, and infrastructure-as-code practices.
- Recommend and adopt modern tools, technologies, and best practices to improve efficiency, quality, and scalability.
- Ensure adherence to security, compliance, and data governance standards.
- Lead system analysis and recommend improvements in processes, policies, and applications.
- Mentor, coach, and develop engineers; support hiring and team growth initiatives.
- Foster a culture of built-in quality, continuous improvement, and technical agility.
- Drive innovation by evaluating emerging technologies and incorporating relevant advancements.
- Communicate effectively across teams to align stakeholders and drive outcomes.
- Deep expertise in software engineering principles, including coding standards, code reviews, and SDLC best practices.
- Strong experience with Agile and DevSecOps practices, including CI/CD, automation, and infrastructure as code.
- Proficiency in designing secure, scalable, and high-performing architectures.
- Strong understanding of security, privacy, and compliance principles in software and infrastructure.
- Ability to translate business needs into technical solutions and architectures.
- Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making capabilities.
- Strong leadership, mentoring, and team development skills.
- Effective communication and stakeholder management skills across cross-functional teams.
- Ability to manage multiple priorities and drive outcomes in complex, ambiguous environments.
- Passion for innovation, continuous learning, and emerging technologies, including open-source tools.
- Customer-focused mindset with a focus on delivering measurable business value.
- Inclusive mindset with appreciation for diverse perspectives and collaboration.
- Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field, or equivalent practical experience.
- Advanced certifications in cloud, DevOps, or software engineering are a plus.
- May require compliance with export controls or regulatory licensing, as applicable.
- 10+ years of experience as a DevOps Engineer or in a similar role
- Hands-on experience with:
- GitHub (primary) and GitHub Actions (CI/CD pipelines and workflows)
- JFrog (artifact repository management)
- Cloud platforms – AWS and/or Azure
- Infrastructure as Code (IaC)
- Experience with tools such as Flagsmith, GitLab, Jenkins
- Exposure to Anaconda and SonarQube
- Knowledge of automation testing frameworks
- Experience with Terraform and Ansible
Skills Required
- 10+ years of experience as a DevOps Engineer or in a similar role
- Hands-on experience with GitHub and GitHub Actions
- Hands-on experience with JFrog
- Hands-on experience with AWS and/or Azure
- Hands-on experience with Infrastructure as Code
Cummins Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Cummins and has not been reviewed or approved by Cummins.
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Retirement Support — A 401(k) with company contribution/match and both defined contribution and defined benefit pension plans are offered, alongside profit sharing and an employee stock purchase plan. This mix supports long-term savings and financial security.
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Healthcare Strength — Multiple medical plan options (HSA, HSA Plus, PPO) with dental, vision, life and long-term disability coverage are provided, along with telehealth, mental-health support, and wellness tools. In-network protections and HSA/HSA Plus structures are described to help manage costs.
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Parental & Family Support — Paid maternity and paternity leave, family medical leave, and adoption assistance are offered. Reduced or flexible hours and unpaid extended leave options further support caregiving needs.
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What We Do
At Cummins, we empower everyone to grow their careers through meaningful work, building inclusive and equitable teams, coaching, development and opportunities to make a difference. Across our entire organization, you'll find engineers, developers, and technicians who are innovating, designing, testing, and building. You'll also find accountants, marketers, as well as manufacturing, quality and supply chain specialists who are working with technology that's just as innovative and advanced.
