DevOps Engineer

Job Description

Innovative Systems is seeking an experienced and motivated DevOps Engineer to join our team. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in Azure DevOps, CI/CD pipelines, and Azure services, along with experience or interest in supporting modern AI platforms such as Microsoft Foundry and Azure AI Search to enable intelligent, data-driven applications.

This position is in Mitchell, SD. Remote work is not available for this position.

When you are part of the Innovative team as a DevOps Engineer, you will:

• Design, implement, and maintain robust CI/CD pipelines using Azure DevOps, including supporting deployment workflows for AI-powered applications

• Collaborate with development, QA, and IT teams to automate and streamline deployment processes for both traditional and AI-driven solutions

• Manage and optimize Azure infrastructure and services to ensure high availability, scalability, and security

• Support AI-enabled application architectures, including retrieval-based solutions, model-driven workflows, and platforms such as Microsoft Foundry and Azure AI Search

• Develop and maintain Infrastructure as Code (IaC) scripts, with a preference for Bicep, to provision and manage Azure resources and AI service integrations

• Monitor and troubleshoot system performance, reliability, and security issues across both standard and AI-enabled environments

• Provide ongoing support and maintenance for deployed applications, infrastructure, and AI services

• Stay updated with the latest industry trends in Azure, DevOps, and AI technologies (including Microsoft Foundry and Azure AI Search) to continuously improve our processes and solutions

These are skills that we are looking for in our ideal candidate:

• Bachelor’s degree in computer science or related field

• Strong proficiency in C#

• Effective communication and collaboration skills

• Proven experience as an Azure DevOps Engineer or similar role

• Strong proficiency with Azure DevOps and CI/CD pipeline creation and management

• Extensive hands-on experience with Azure services (e.g., Azure Virtual Machines, Azure App Services, Azure Functions, etc.)

• Proficient in Infrastructure as Code (IaC) with a preference for Bicep

• Solid understanding of version control systems, particularly Git

• Strong scripting skills (e.g., PowerShell, Bash, Python)

• Excellent problem-solving skills and ability to troubleshoot complex issues

• Experience supporting or deploying AI-enabled applications within Azure environments

• Familiarity with Microsoft Foundry (Azure AI Foundry) and Azure AI Search concepts and their role in modern AI-powered solutions

• Azure certifications (e.g., Azure DevOps Engineer Expert, Azure Administrator Associate) are a plus

These skills would be helpful but are not required:

• Telecommunications industry experience

• Understanding of Microsoft SQL Server and relational databases

• Familiarity with monitoring tools and practices (e.g., Azure Monitor, Application Insights)

• Experience with containerization tools (e.g., Docker, Kubernetes)

• Exposure to RAG architectures or AI-driven data retrieval patterns

• Experience working with Azure AI Search (indexing, querying, or integration with applications)

• Familiarity with Microsoft Foundry or similar AI development platforms

If you are not excited to work for Innovative Systems yet, we want to tell you a little more about what

we can offer to the right candidate:

• Competitive wages

• Generous Paid time off

• 10 paid holidays

• 401(k) matching

• Company paid family Blue Cross Blue Shield health insurance plan

• Company contributions to an HSA (Health Savings Account) plan

• Company paid employee Dental Insurance

• Company paid employee Vision Insurance

• Company paid Life Insurance

• Company paid Short- & Long-Term Disability Insurance

If you are passionate about building scalable cloud platforms and enabling the next generation of AI-powered applications, we encourage you to apply. Please submit your resume and cover letter outlining your qualifications and relevant experience. We look forward to hearing from you.