DevOps Engineer

DevOps EngineerPowerPlan is looking for a hands-on, solutions-oriented DevOps Engineer to lead the design, automation, and optimization of CI/CD pipelines and cloud infrastructure in support of our SaaS products. This role is essential in ensuring reliable, secure, and efficient software delivery across Azure and multi-cloud environments. The ideal candidate combines deep technical skills in automation, container orchestration, infrastructure as code, and observability with a proactive, collaborative mindset.This position works closely with development, security, and operations teams to drive continuous improvement in our DevOps practices and ensure high availability and performance for both internal development teams and external customers.ResponsibilitiesKey Performance ObjectivesCI/CD Automation and Optimization: Within 90 days, evaluate and document current CI/CD processes; by 6 months, identify all differences between current Dev and Cloud pipelines and develop plan for joining the two. Implement automated testing and rollback strategies across multiple environments (dev/test/stage/prod).Infrastructure-as-Code (IaC) Deployment: Provision and manage cloud infrastructure in Azure (and AWS if applicable) using Terraform within the first 60 days. Deploy at least two major environments (including networking, security, and compute resources) following standardized IaC modules.Support and Troubleshoot Production Environments: Triage and resolve 90%+ of DevOps-related support tickets within defined SLAs. Provide on-call support in a rotating schedule, maintaining service availability and rapid incident resolution with minimal escalations.Improve System Observability: Within 3 months, implement log aggregation and metrics visualization dashboards (e.g., using Prometheus, Grafana, or Azure Monitor). Identify key gaps in alerts/dashboards within Coralogix platform and develop plan to implement by 6 months.Access and Security Enhancements: Configure identity federation using SAML/OIDC and manage Windows AD or Entra ID domains securely by month 3. By month 6, coordinate with customers to configure SAML integration for 3 different environments.Container Orchestration and Deployment: By the end of the second quarter, deploy at least one new containerized application using Kubernetes and Helm, and document the process for reuse across teams. Ensure all containers follow secure configuration practices and are integrated with monitoring and alerting systems.DevOps Process Leadership: Partner with 3+ development Scrum teams to streamline DevOps collaboration, establishing best practices for branching, code reviews, and release cycles. Serve as primary DevOps point-of-contact for new project launches and tech stack updates.Cost Efficiency in Cloud Operations: By 6 months, review cloud spend strategy and identify 2 alerts or automations to reduce monthly cost by customer.QualificationsCertificationsEssential: Fundamentals: AZ-900Preferred: Administrator: AZ-104, DevOps: AZ-400Essential Skills:3-5 Years CloudOps and/or DevOps experience supporting PaaS/SaaS environments.Understanding of system and network architecture, system platforms, system access, and network protocols.Experience using various tools for application and infrastructure monitoring and troubleshooting.Demonstrated ability to solve complex problems and possess high level of technical skills, analytical, problem solving, verbal, written communication, and presentation skills.Experience with Agile methodology and running or participating in Scrum/Kanban procedures.Proficient in Azure Cloud services – Data Factory, AKS, Key Vault, App Services, Storage AccountsExperience in using Terraform for infrastructure as code and automation.Skilled in PowerShell for scripting and task automation.Hands-on experience with Kubernetes for container orchestration and support.Expertise in YAML and Helm for configuration management and deployment automation.Strong documentation skills for maintaining clear and comprehensive technical records.Proficiency in Git for version control and collaboration.Experience with Azure DevOps for CI/CD pipelines and project management.Knowledge of Docker for containerization and application deployment.Preferred Skills:Experience with API management for seamless integration and performance optimization.Expertise with configuring identity federation (SAML, OIDC, Okta)Understanding of Firewall, Encryption, IDS/IPS, AV (anti-virus) tools.Hands-on experience with Configuration Management (Puppet, Chef, & Ansible).Experience with Infrastructure Monitoring, APM, Log aggregation tools.Experience with MLOps – model governance, deployment, security, monitoringExpertise in SQL for database management and data warehouse solutions (Databricks, Snowflake)Core Competencies & AttributesTechnical Mastery: Skilled in Azure DevOps, Kubernetes, Terraform, Helm, Git, scripting (PowerShell, Python), and CI/CD toolchains.Reliability Engineering: Strong focus on system uptime, alerting, redundancy, and recovery.Automation-First Mindset: Seeks opportunities to reduce manual effort through scripting, orchestration, and tooling.Security-Driven: Integrates security practices in all stages of development and deployment.Customer Focus: Responsive to internal and external stakeholders, especially during urgent requests or incidents.Cross-Functional Collaboration: Works seamlessly with developers, security engineers, and IT to ensure smooth releases and environment stability.Process Improvement: Constantly evaluates and improves DevOps workflows, infrastructure, and deployment practices.PowerPlan is an EOEApplicant Privacy NoticePlease note that this is a hybrid role that involves a combination of onsite work from our corporate office as well as work from home. While we strive to accommodate flexible working arrangements when sensible, there will be times when onsite work is required. This could include scheduled office days, team meetings, client meetings, or special events.