DevOps Engineer

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Accelerate your career today by supporting public sector organizations as a DevOps Engineer.

The DevOps Engineer is responsible for supporting and collaborating with development and infrastructure teams to implement, maintain, and enhance critical DevOps processes. This position supports the automation of software development processes while ensuring the performance, scalability, security, and reliability of cloud-based and on-premises systems. The DevOps Engineer will leverage automation tools, technologies, and Continuous Integration/Continuous Delivery (CI/CD) practices to support efficient and reliable software delivery.

Essential Responsibilities and Duties

Essential duties and responsibilities include, but are not limited to, the following

• Automate software build, integration, testing, and deployment processes.
• Develop and maintain CI/CD scripts, toolchains, and pipelines within .NET and Azure environments.
• Implement and maintain version control systems and processes to support continuous deployment and zero-downtime releases.
• Collaborate with infrastructure teams to develop and maintain configuration mgmt strategies.
• Support risk management, regulatory compliance, and audit processes related to software development and deployment.
• Promote continuous delivery practices and a culture of automation across teams.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure resilient, scalable, and maintainable deployment environments.
• Provide advanced technical support for build and deployment pipelines across multiple development projects.
• Maintain artifact repositories to support automated software deployment and release mgmt.
• Monitor Microsoft Azure resource utilization, costs, and budgets, identifying opportunities for cost optimization.
• Support the implementation and maintenance of cloud-based and on-premises infrastructure.
• Identify opportunities to improve deployment efficiency, system reliability, and operational performance.
• Other duties as assigned.

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field, or an equivalent combination of education and relevant professional experience.

Experience or Knowledge

• Five or more years of experience in information technology roles, including software development, infrastructure, or DevOps.
• Two or more years of experience with DevOps tools and technologies such as Jenkins, Bamboo, Azure DevOps, Nexus, Artifactory, NPM, and Datadog.
• 3+ years of experience with version control systems, including Git, SVN, and Azure DevOps.
• Experience leading DevOps initiatives in continuous delivery environments.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Azure cloud services, administration, and tenant management.
• Experience developing and maintaining CI/CD pipelines in .NET and Azure environments.
• Knowledge of programming languages and technologies including C#, .NET, JavaScript, jQuery, Angular, YAML, and JSON.
• Experience with Azure Bicep and Azure Resource Manager (ARM) templates.
• Knowledge of containerization, orchestration, and scalability technologies, including Service Fabric, Docker Swarm, and Kubernetes.
• Familiarity with web servers, caching technologies, and databases including Apache, IIS, Memcached, MySQL, SQL Server, DB2, MongoDB, and Cassandra.
• Experience with scripting languages such as Python, PowerShell, Bash, Ruby, and Groovy.
• Understanding of test-driven development (TDD) source control strategies, and software development lifecycle best practices.
• Knowledge of networking technologies, including TCP/IP, DNS, SNMP, firewalls, and load balancers.
• Familiarity with load balancing strategies supporting scalability and high availability.
• Experience working within Agile/Scrum development environments preferred.
• ITIL v3 Foundation certification is a plus.

Abilities

• Excellent interpersonal, written, and oral communication skills.
• Build effective working relationships across technical and nontechnical teams while establishing trust and promoting collaboration.
• Work independently and collaboratively to manage priorities and achieve project objectives.
• Apply strong analytical thinking, technical troubleshooting, and problem-solving skills.
• Communicate technical concepts clearly to stakeholders.
• Develop value stream models and incremental end-to-end solutions, including walking skeletons, to support continuous improvement.
• Demonstrate initiative, intellectual curiosity, and a commitment to innovation.
• Negotiate effectively while maintaining flexibility and consideration of various stakeholders.
• Recognize complex patterns, assess potential risks, and recommend practical solutions.
• Challenge existing processes constructively to improve efficiency, reliability, and performance.
• Prioritize multiple responsibilities and manage time effectively in a fast-paced environment.

Benefits & Compensation

The salary for this position will depend upon factors such as qualifications, experience, skill levels, technical competencies, and other criteria. The salary range is between $95,000 and $110,000.

Here are some of our other benefits

• Group Medical, Dental, Life, HSA/FSA, and Vision Insurance
• SIMPLE IRA Accounts with an immediate vesting of 3% company match
• Paid company holidays and personal days
• Partial Internet and mobile phone expense reimbursement
• Yearly professional membership reimbursement
• Collaborative and innovative work environment
• Professional development opportunities

Location & Work Environment

This position is full-time and 100% remote, with Michigan residents expected to work in the Lansing Office one day per month. At ProPower, we embrace a positive work environment by demonstrating cultural awareness, flexibility, collaboration, and creativity. We are committed to equal opportunity in employment and fostering a diverse and inclusive work culture.