DevOps Engineer

DevOps Engineer Work authorization: US Citizen or Permanent Resident Only Location: Downtown Birmingham, AL {3 days in-office} Job Description: Seeking a talented DevOps Engineer to serve as a critical bridge between development, infrastructure, and operations teams. This role requires a collaborative, hands-on professional who can identify interdependencies, streamline processes, and optimize software delivery pipelines. The ideal candidate will have strong technical expertise in cloud-based applications, containerized environments, and automation, combined with the ability to work cross-functionally to drive operational excellence. Responsibilities Collaborate with development, infrastructure, and operations teams to design and improve deployment pipelines. Assess and resolve productivity barriers and interdependencies between teams. Design and implement cloud-based application integrations and SaaS implementations. Provide expertise in OpenShift, Kubernetes, and other container-based platforms. Identify opportunities to automate operational processes that slow delivery. Develop architectural diagrams, design specifications, and support documentation. Ensure availability and performance of supported systems meet SLAs. Assist with integration of applications across multi-platform systems. Participate in the planning, development, and support of systems and infrastructure. Collaborate with stakeholders to implement solutions that align with business goals. Apply coding best practices to ensure application performance and scalability. Suggest and implement performance improvement measures. Report to management on task progress, including delays or risks. Skills & Qualifications Bachelor’s degree in computer science, Information Systems, or equivalent work experience. 5–7 years of experience in systems engineering, administration, or DevOps. Strong interpersonal skills and ability to collaborate across multiple teams. Experience with: VMware, OpenShift, Kubernetes, and containerized applications Database administration (Postgres preferred) and networks Large-scale server infrastructure support Continuous integration/continuous deployment (CI/CD), test-driven development, and release management United IT