Senior DevOps Engineer

WHO WE ARE:

Xactus (pronounced 'Zac-tus') is the leading verification innovator for the mortgage industry. We have over 6,500 clients ranging from the largest bank and non-bank mortgage originators to credit unions and mortgage brokers. Xactus works closely with our clients to digitally integrate a 360° approach to verification across their workflows. As a result, lenders can easily access the technology necessary to meet consumer demands for a modern mortgage experience with industry-leading speed, reliability, and accuracy - while also closing more loans more quickly with greater profitability. Xactus is proud to provide a friendly work environment that is primarily remote (unless specifically a hybrid or on-site role). Our remote workforce provides many opportunities for you to enhance your skills while maintaining a healthy work/life balance. Our top-notch financial leadership team prioritizes building talent. If you are curious and searching for a change that will be fun and rewarding, please reach out to us! We would love to have you on our team!

WHO YOU ARE:

You are a career-minded, driven individual who is looking for a position that challenges you and supports your professional development.

THE BENEFITS WE OFFER:

A friendly, supportive environment which is highly rated by Xactus employees. Feedback from our employees says: "The people I work with treat each other with respect," "I feel accepted by my coworkers," and "The person I report to cares about me as a person." Xactus offers medical, vision and dental insurances, bonus programs, fitness reimbursement and other healthy life-style programs through our benefits carrier, 401k plan with a company match, short and long-term disability, life insurance, accident and critical illness insurance, health savings account, flexible spending account, employee assistance program, legal services, employee discounts and more.

SUMMARY:

We are seeking an experienced Senior DevOps Engineer to take charge of our DevOps strategies and infrastructure. The ideal candidate will have a proven track record in AWS DevOps, with the ability to create sophisticated CI/CD pipelines and automate a variety of development and testing activities. This role is hands-on and requires an expert-level understanding of the AWS ecosystem, with a strong capability to work autonomously in a dynamic and fast-paced environment. Immediate problem identification and remediation are key aspects of this role. This is a full-time, remote/work-from-home opportunity with a starting base salary of $170,000 - $180,000 annually; salary is commensurate with experience. The normal operating hours for this position are Monday - Friday, 8:00am - 5:00pm.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Design, implement, and manage CI/CD pipelines for a range of projects on AWS. Automate development, testing, and deployment processes to enhance efficiency and reliability. Work closely with the development team to integrate new deployment processes and strategies. Oversee the management of AWS resources and ensure proper infrastructure setup for high availability, scalability, and resilience. Lead the charge on incident management and response, quickly addressing and remediating any issues that arise. Proactively monitor system performance, troubleshoot issues, and participate in the resolution of outages. Keep up to date with the latest AWS services and best practices, implementing them to improve our services continually. Collaborate with the Chief Architect to align DevOps strategies with company goals. Guide and mentor team members, fostering an environment of continuous improvement and learning.

QUALIFICATIONS:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND COMPETENTCIES: At least 7 years of experience in DevOps roles, with a significant focus on AWS environments. Expertise in creating and managing CI/CD pipelines and automation tools. Hands-on experience with AWS services such as EC2, S3, RDS, Lambda, CloudFormation, etc. Proficient in scripting languages like Python, Bash, or similar. Deep understanding of infrastructure as code principles, containerization (Docker, Kubernetes), and microservices architecture. Solid background in Linux/Unix administration. Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to work in a dynamic environment and manage multiple projects simultaneously. Excellent communication and collaboration skills. Ability to identify and prioritize immediate needs and issues effectively. AWS certifications are highly advantageous. EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE: A college degree is not a prerequisite for this position, provided the experience and skill requirements are met.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

These physical demands are representative of the physical requirements necessary for an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of the job. Reasonable accommodation can be made to enable people with disabilities to perform the described essential functions. While performing the responsibilities, the employee is required to talk and hear. The employee is often required to sit and use their hands and fingers, to handle or feel and to manipulate keys on a keyboard. The employee is occasionally required to stand, walk, reach with arms and hands, climb or balance, and to stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl. Vision abilities required by this job include close vision. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION REGARDING EMPLOYMENT WITH XACTUS: If applying for a position at Xactus, candidates must be a resident of the United States, and should be authorized and eligible for employment in the United States. Xactus does not provide visa sponsorship at this time. If hired to work at Xactus, employment is contingent upon successful completion of required background checks and pre-employment drug screening. No agency submissions, please. We do not accept unsolicited resumes from third-party recruiters. Equal Opportunity Employer This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor. Xactus