Platform Engineer, Azure / DevOps

At Genworth, we empower families to navigate the aging journey with confidence. We are compassionate, experienced allies for those navigating care with guidance, products, and services that meet families where they are. Further, we are the spouses, children, siblings, friends, and neighbors of those that need care—and we bring those experiences with us to work in serving our millions of policyholders each day. We apply that same compassion and empathy as we work with each other and our local communities. Genworth values all perspectives, characteristics, and experiences so that employees can bring their full, authentic selves to work to help each other and our company succeed. We celebrate our diversity and understand that being intentional about inclusion is the only way to create a sense of belonging for all associates. We also invest in the vitality of our local communities through grants from the Genworth Foundation, event sponsorships, and employee volunteerism.Our four values guide our strategy, our decisions, and our interactions:• Make it human. We care about the people that make up our customers, colleagues, and communities. • Make it about others. We do what’s best for our customers and collaborate to drive progress. • Make it happen. We work with intention toward a common purpose and forge ways forward together. • Make it better. We create fulfilling purpose-driven careers by learning from the world and each other.POSITION TITLEPlatform Engineer, Azure / DevOpsPOSITION LOCATIONThis position is hybrid and located in Richmond, VA. YOUR ROLEAs a member of the Platform Administration Team, you’ll influence design, implementation, and support of Cloud based solutions (with a focus on Azure) while also playing a crucial role in designing, implementing, and managing technology solutions across our cloud and on-premise ecosystem.What you will be doing• Administer and configure Azure Synapse Analytics workspaces, Azure Databricks, Confluent Cloud including data integration and data warehousing components• Developing repeatable infrastructure-as-code automation via Terraform• Primary point of contact for Azure-based solution delivery• Maintain Azure infrastructure to ensure high availability, scalability, and security. Adhering to operational excellence.• Driving adoption, automation, and optimization of new & existing technologies that support DevSecOps paradigms.• Building IT solutions on high performance, scalable, and flexible infrastructure on premise and in the cloud (Azure/AWS/Kubernetes)• Aiding developer and business stakeholders in the efficient design and secure use of in-scope tools and solutions• Supporting existing DevSecOps tools and continuously refining our ecosystem to meet emergent customer needs.• Monitor system performance and optimize resources to ensure high availability and reliability.• Monitor and analyze query performance and optimize data storage and retrieval processes.• Troubleshoot and resolve performance issues, system outages and other technical challenges.• Maintain comprehensive documentation of system configurations, processes, and procedures.• Generate and review reports on system performance, usage, and other key metrics.• Cross-training other team members on best practice, standards, and secure implementation of Azure tools and services• Work with cross functional IT Teams to deliver best in class Cloud/Azure solutions.What you bring• A positive, customer-first attitude• In-depth Azure expertise• Strong understanding of Azure Synapse Analytics, Azure Databricks, Confluent Cloud, Delta Lakes, Storage Access, and related technologies• Experience with SQL, data modeling, and ETL processes.• Familiarity with security best practices and compliance requirement in enterprise cloud environment• Excellent troubleshooting, analytical and problem-solving skills• A demonstrated background in process improvement, automation, and support in a highly regulated, enterprise environment• 2+ years in architecture and/or cloud-native roles• Background working with and developing Infrastructure-as-code for cloud services, specifically using Terraform. • Strong verbal and written communication skills• Experience with DevSecOps paradigms (i.e., CI/CD, automated deployments, Kubernetes, containerization, etc…)• A passion for building cloud hosted solutions and ecosystems across multiple cloud providersEmployee Benefits & Well-BeingGenworth employees make a difference in people’s lives every day. We’re committed to making a difference in our employees’ lives.• Competitive Compensation & Total Rewards Incentives• Comprehensive Healthcare Coverage• Multiple 401(k) Savings Plan Options• Auto Enrollment in Employer-Directed Retirement Account Feature (100% employer-funded!)• Generous Paid Time Off – Including 12 Paid Holidays, Volunteer Time Off and Paid Family Leave • Disability, Life, and Long Term Care Insurance • Tuition Reimbursement, Student Loan Repayment and Training & Certification Support • Wellness support including gym membership reimbursement and Employee Assistance Program resources (work/life support, financial & legal management)• Caregiver and Mental Health Support ServicesADDITIONAL INFORMATIONNational Range: $77,800-$117,000High-Cost Range (includes New York): $97,300-$146,000Disclaimer: This role is aligned to a national market-based pay range. Actual compensation will vary based on geographic location, experience, skills, and other job-related factors. In addition to base salary, this role is eligible to participate in a bonus incentive plan. Incentive compensation is based on individual and company performance and is not guaranteed.This role is not eligible for employment visa sponsorship.SummaryLocation: Richmond, VirginiaType: Full time