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Senior DevOps Engineer

Summary

Senior DevOps Engineer builds and optimizes CI/CD pipelines, automates cloud deployments, and maintains Kubernetes/Docker environments to support scalable, secure software delivery.

We are seeking a Senior DevOps Engineer to help drive the evolution of our DevOps practices and support our cloud transformation initiatives. This role is ideal for a hands‑on engineer with a strong software development foundation who has transitioned into DevOps and enjoys building scalable, automated deployment platforms.

Reporting to the AVP of Software Development, you will play a key role in optimizing CI/CD processes, enhancing platform reliability, improving deployment automation, and supporting the migration of applications and infrastructure to the cloud.

Key Responsibilities

  • Design, implement, and optimize CI/CD pipelines to improve deployment speed, reliability, and efficiency.
  • Automate software delivery, infrastructure provisioning, and operational processes across development and production environments.
  • Collaborate closely with Development, Infrastructure, and Security teams to ensure stable, secure, and scalable platforms.
  • Support and enhance containerized environments using Docker and Kubernetes.
  • Lead and contribute to cloud adoption initiatives, including application migrations and cloud‑native deployments.
  • Monitor system performance, troubleshoot issues, and perform root cause analysis to minimize downtime.
  • Participate in change management, release management, and operational support activities.
  • Drive continuous improvement by identifying opportunities to strengthen DevOps practices, tooling, and automation.
  • Maintain technical documentation, deployment standards, and operational procedures.
  • Stay current with emerging technologies and recommend improvements to platform architecture and delivery processes.

Required Qualifications

  • 8+ years of experience in software engineering, DevOps, cloud engineering, or related technical roles.
  • Strong experience building and managing CI/CD pipelines using Jenkins or similar automation tools.
  • Hands‑on experience with Azure cloud services and cloud‑based infrastructure.
  • Strong knowledge of Docker and Kubernetes in production environments.
  • Experience with source control and repository management tools such as Git, GitHub, or Bitbucket.
  • Proficiency in Bash, Shell scripting, or similar automation languages.
  • Experience supporting highly available, mission‑critical applications.
  • Strong troubleshooting, analytical, and problem‑solving skills.
  • Excellent communication and collaboration abilities.

Preferred Qualifications

  • Previous experience as a Software Developer before transitioning into DevOps.
  • Experience with JFrog Artifactory or similar artifact management platforms.
  • Exposure to Infrastructure as Code tools such as Terraform, ARM Templates, or Bicep.
  • Experience with cloud migration initiatives and modern application architectures.
  • Knowledge of DevOps best practices, release management, and operational governance.

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