DevOps Engineer

• • Hybrid Role - WFH 2-3 days/week (flexible) Job Summary We are seeking a DevOps Engineer to join a specialized solutions development team. In this role, you'll collaborate with software engineers to design, maintain, and optimize modern software delivery pipelines and infrastructure. The ideal candidate is self-driven, thrives in collaborative environments, and is passionate about automation, cloud technologies, and continuous improvement. Key Responsibilities • Work closely with development and project teams to architect, implement, and maintain automated delivery pipelines and infrastructure using tools such as Ansible, Chef, Azure DevOps, Jenkins, and Docker. • Build and manage automation for software compilation, deployment, and testing, following CI/CD best practices. • Participate in agile ceremonies and provide regular progress updates. • Monitor application performance, diagnose issues, and work with senior engineers to implement solutions. • Streamline system setup through automation and support users after deployments. • Troubleshoot automation-related issues reported by customers and implement effective fixes. • Document DevOps designs, workflows, and assist in preparing technical content for reference guides. • Research emerging tools and technologies, recommending improvements to enhance current practices. • Contribute to peer code reviews and ensure adherence to DevOps and development best practices. • Collaborate across departments to drive automation initiatives and report on project milestones. Qualifications • Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related discipline preferred. • 3–5 years of hands-on DevOps or automation engineering experience, with strong focus on CI/CD pipelines. • Expertise in Ansible, Chef, Azure DevOps, Jenkins, Terraform. • Strong grasp of software development principles and lifecycle methodologies. • Knowledge of monitoring and logging practices and tools. • Proficiency with version control systems such as Git or SVN. • Understanding of IT infrastructure security fundamentals. • Knowledge of networking concepts (TCP/IP, routing, firewalls, load balancing). • Proficiency in scripting languages (Python, Bash, or PowerShell). • Familiarity with C# programming and .NET technologies is a strong plus. • Experience with Infrastructure-as-Code (IaC) solutions such as Terraform or Bicep. Preferred Qualifications • Background in both web and application development. • Experience with monitoring tools such as Prometheus or Elasticsearch. • Hands-on with major cloud platforms (Azure preferred; AWS or GCP also valuable). • Familiarity with containerization and orchestration (Docker, Kubernetes).