Real
Senior DevSecOps Engineer - Tech Lead
ExperiencedRemoteFull-time
Location
Not specified
Salary
$184k–$230k/yr
Experience
5+ years
Posted
Today
Job Description
Who We Are: Real (Nasdaq: REAX) is a publicly traded, fast-growing global real estate brokerage powered by technology and driven by people. Since our founding in 2014, we’ve been reimagining the residential real estate experience. With operations across the U.S., Canada, India, and the District of Columbia, we’re leading the industry with our cutting-edge platform that empowers agents, simplifies the buying and selling journey, and unlocks greater financial opportunities. At Real, we believe in pairing Tech x Humanity to create something truly different. Learn more at https://www.onereal.com/ Schedule: Must be willing to work Eastern Time (EST) hours, regardless of location, preferably starting at 8:00 AM EST. About the role: We are seeking a Senior DevSecOps Engineer - Tech Lead to join our R&D DevOps & Security team at REAL. The successful candidate will be a hands-on technical leader, responsible for leading a team of DevOps and Security engineers to prioritize, schedule, and implement DevOps & Security tasks. This role requires you to be opinionated in the direction that DevOps & Security practices are going, make practical recommendations, and take the initiative for the long-term health of the infrastructure and security posture. What You’ll Do: - Build and operate our AWS infrastructure, Kubernetes/EKS clusters, GitOps pipelines (ArgoCD/Helm), and CI/CD (TeamCity) - Write and own infrastructure-as-code across both Terraform and AWS CDK, setting reusable, well-tested, peer-reviewed patterns. - Build and enhance our security posture, including topics such as: least-privilege IAM, secrets management, vulnerability and patch management, dependency/supply-chain (SCA) and code (SAST/DAST) scanning, and shifting security left into the developer workflow. - Analyze performance and other observability metrics using tools like Datadog to assess the health of our infrastructure, spot regressions and bottlenecks, and drive improvements. - Lead a team of DevOps and Security engineers to prioritize, schedule, and implement DevOps & Security-related tasks. - Help lead the overall technical vision and strategy for all things DevOps & Security. - Discuss with and educate other team members in DevOps methodology, design, and best practices. What You’ll Bring: - Welcoming and collaborative, eager to both learn from and teach fellow engineers while working across diverse time zones and locations. - Thrive in a remote environment, enjoying the dynamic interaction and knowledge sharing with a globally distributed team. - Comfortable in an agile, fast-paced startup environment. Education & Experience: - Degree in Computer Science or a related field. - Hands-on experienced DevOps engineer with at least 5 years of experience as an individual contributor and at least 2 years of experience as a team lead - In-depth knowledge of Kubernetes and container orchestration. - In-depth knowledge of AWS and cloud networking. - Demonstrated hands-on security experience: IAM/least-privilege, secrets management, vulnerability management, and security scanning (SAST/DAST/SCA). - Significant experience with Terraform for infrastructure as code (IaC). - Experienced with performance monitoring tools such as Datadog and have a strong understanding of infrastructure and application performance metrics. - Experience with the Java programming language. - Experience with AWS Cloud Development Kit (CDK) is nice to have. How We Work: Our Operating Principles Our Operating Principles are the blueprint of Real’s culture. They guide how we show up, make decisions, and bring our mission to life every day: - Be Agent Obsessed: We design every decision around creating value for our agents and their clients. - Move Fast with Purpose: We act with urgency, clarity, and focus—without compromising our standards. - Own Your Outcome: Effort matters, but results matter more. We adapt, learn, and improve. - Be Bold; Challenge Often: We challenge assumptions, rethink “the usual,” and push for smarter, simpler solutions. - Win Together: We set high standards, collaborate deeply, and celebrate shared success. Additional Details: - Location Requirements: Candidates must be based in the United States to be considered. - Physical Requirements: Ability to sit for long periods of time. Our Commitment: REAL Broker LLC is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to building an inclusive environment for all employees. We welcome applicants of all backgrounds and identities, and we do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, marital or family status, disability, citizenship, veteran status, or any other status protected by applicable law.