“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 InformationExpected 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.
Skills Required
- 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
Expeditors Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Expeditors and has not been reviewed or approved by Expeditors.
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Equity Value & Accessibility — Equity participation is supported through an Employee Stock Purchase Plan that is positioned as a standout perk, including references to a purchase discount and contribution limits. Stock-plan availability is treated as a meaningful wealth-building component of the overall rewards mix.
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Healthcare Strength — Health coverage is described as comprehensive, spanning medical, dental, vision, and prescription benefits, with additional protections like life and disability insurance. Benefit materials also point to common add-ons such as HSA options, EAP support, and broad baseline coverage in job postings.
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Retirement Support — Retirement benefits include a 401(k) plan with employer matching that is repeatedly cited as a defined component of the package. Auto-enrollment/auto-increase features are also referenced as mechanisms that support participation and savings behavior.
Expeditors Insights
What We Do
Expeditors is a global logistics company headquartered in Seattle, Washington. As a Fortune 500 (374) company, we employ over 16,500 trained professionals in a worldwide network of over 320 locations across six continents. Expeditors is focused on the increasingly sophisticated needs of international trade through customized solutions and seamless, integrated information systems. Our services include air and ocean freight consolidation and forwarding, vendor consolidation, customs clearance, cargo insurance, distribution and other value-added logistics services. We pride ourselves on being a solutions-based organization that takes the time to understand each customer's individual business needs. As a non-asset based organization, we have considerable flexibility when managing customers' supply chains. Our relationships with local suppliers and global air and ocean partners provides our customers with the best routing and pricing options. Expeditors' comprehensive, flexible spectrum of services is supported by leading-edge information technology providing the highest level of end to end visibility. To maintain consistent quality and customer service across the globe, Expeditors has regional headquarters located in London, Dubai, Shanghai and Singapore. At Expeditors, our industry professionals, award winning processes and globally unified systems ensure that we always live up to our promise, "You'd be surprised how far we'll go for you."
