DevOps Engineer

Job ID: Posted: Location: New Castle, Delaware, United StatesSalary: $84,580.00 - $118,020.00Category: Technology, Applications Development, Entry LevelCompany: CitiWe are seeking a highly motivated DevOps Engineer to join our Technology organization. In this role, you will help build, automate, and support scalable application platforms while driving DevOps best practices across development and operations teams.The ideal candidate is a hands-on engineer with experience in cloud-native technologies, CI/CD automation, container orchestration, infrastructure as code, and platform reliability. You will play a key role in supporting a platform that leverages Large Language Models (LLMs) and advanced document processing capabilities.Key ResponsibilitiesDesign, implement, and enhance CI/CD pipelines using Jenkins, Tekton, or similar tools.Support and manage containerized applications on OpenShift and Kubernetes.Automate infrastructure provisioning and configuration using Terraform, Helm, and Infrastructure as Code (IaC) practices.Monitor application and platform performance, troubleshoot issues, and conduct root cause analysis.Collaborate with development, infrastructure, and business teams to improve deployment processes and platform reliability.Support Linux-based environments, primarily RHEL.Identify security vulnerabilities and help implement remediation solutions.Contribute to cloud architecture and platform modernization initiatives.Required QualificationsBachelor's degree or equivalent experience.3+ years of experience in DevOps, Platform Engineering, Site Reliability Engineering, or a related role.Strong experience with:CI/CD AutomationJenkins and/or TektonOpenShift and KubernetesRHEL/Linux AdministrationTerraform and HelmCloud Infrastructure and ArchitectureProgramming or scripting experience with Python, Java, Perl, or Ruby.Working knowledge of SQL and database technologies.Strong troubleshooting, analytical, and communication skills.Preferred QualificationsMicrosoft Azure experience, CI/CD Automation, Jenkins/Tekton, Cloud Architecture, RHEL, OpenShift/Kubernetes, IaC (Helm/Terraform)Experience with observability and monitoring tools.Nice to HavePrometheus, Grafana, ELK Stack, HashiCorp Vault, Istio Service Mesh,Checkmarx,Snyk,SonarQubeWhat We're Looking ForProactive and Strong problem-solving mindset.Passion for automation and operational excellence.Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment.Effective communication and stakeholder management skills.Primary Skills: CI/CD Automation, Jenkins, Tekton, OpenShift, Kubernetes, RHEL, Terraform, Helm, DevOps, Cloud Architecture.Note: Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States now or in the future. Citi will not sponsor work authorization for this role. Candidates must be located within commuting distance of the assigned office location or be willing to relocate.------------------------------------------------------Job Family Group: Technology------------------------------------------------------Job Family:Applications Development------------------------------------------------------Time Type:Full time------------------------------------------------------Primary Location:New Castle Delaware United States------------------------------------------------------Primary Location Full Time Salary Range:$84,580.00 - $118,020.00In addition to salary, Citi’s offerings may also include, for eligible employees, discretionary and formulaic incentive and retention awards. Citi offers competitive employee benefits, including: medical, dental & vision coverage; 401(k); life, accident, and disability insurance; and wellness programs. Citi also offers paid time off packages, including planned time off (vacation), unplanned time off (sick leave), and paid holidays. For additional information regarding Citi employee benefits, please visit citibenefits.com. Available offerings may vary by jurisdiction, job level, and date of hire.------------------------------------------------------Most Relevant Skills Please see the requirements listed above.------------------------------------------------------Other Relevant Skills For complementary skills, please see above and/or contact the recruiter.------------------------------------------------------Anticipated Posting Close Date:Sept 23, 2026------------------------------------------------------Automated Processing and AIWe use automated processing, including artificial intelligence, for our legitimate business interests (or our reasonable and appropriate business purposes) to identify and align the candidate's skills and abilities with a specific job opening. Additionally, if you so choose, or consent, we can match your skills and abilities to other suitable roles at Citi.Importantly, all our hiring processes and decisions, including determining your suitability for a role, are conducted, checked, and decided by individuals. Our automated processing and AI do not involve relying on automatic or autonomous decision-making. 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