Senior Devops Engineer (100% Remote)

Job Title: DevOps Engineer Job Description We are seeking a skilled DevOps Engineer to design, deploy, and manage scalable and secure cloud infrastructure using Azure services. We need a skilled subject matter expert. The ideal candidate will be responsible for ensuring high availability, fault tolerance, and compliance with industry standards. You will automate the provisioning and configuration of Azure resources, manage Kubernetes clusters, and build CI/CD pipelines to enhance the software delivery process.

Responsibilities

• Design, deploy, and manage scalable and secure cloud infrastructure using Azure services.
• Automate provisioning and configuration of Azure resources using Infrastructure as Code (IaC) tools.
• Monitor and optimize the performance and cost-efficiency of Azure resources.
• Manage and maintain Kubernetes clusters and containerized services in Microsoft Azure (AKS).
• Design and manage secure Azure networking infrastructure, including VNets and VPN Gateways.
• Implement and support DevOps toolchains, including Azure Repos and GitHub.
• Configure and manage operational monitoring and observability tools like Splunk and Datadog.
• Develop and maintain automation workflows to improve software delivery pipelines.
• Manage relational and non-relational databases and support application and reporting needs.
• Integrate and maintain enterprise tools and messaging systems such as RabbitMQ.
• Build and maintain CI/CD pipelines using Azure DevOps.
• Develop automation scripts using PowerShell, Python, or other scripting languages.
• Implement and manage security best practices within the Azure environment.
• Ensure compliance with industry standards and conduct regular security audits.
• Set up and manage monitoring and alerting solutions.
• Troubleshoot and resolve infrastructure and system performance issues.
• Collaborate with software development and cross-functional teams.
• Stay up-to-date with Azure services and DevOps tools.
• Mentor and provide guidance to junior DevOps engineers.
• Develop and maintain disaster recovery plans and backup strategies.

Essential Skills

• Hands-on Microsoft Azure experience including VMs, Monitoring, Azure AD, and resource management.
• Experience in building and maintaining CI/CD pipelines, specifically with Azure DevOps.
• Proficiency in scripting languages such as PowerShell, Python, or Bash.
• Expertise in Azure networking, including VNets, Subnets, VPN Gateways, ExpressRoute, NSGs, and load balancers/firewalls.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Experience with Kubernetes and container orchestration in Azure (AKS).
• Experience with DevOps toolchains like Azure Repos, GitHub, SonarQube, and HashiCorp Vault.
• Knowledge of operational monitoring tools such as Splunk and Datadog.
• Familiarity with industry standards and regulatory requirements such as GDPR, HIPAA, or SOC 2.
• Experience in security audits and vulnerability assessments.

Work Environment Join a fast-growing industry supported by the stability of a large company, yet with the innovative spirit and dynamics of a small start-up. Collaborate with cross-functional teams and enjoy an environment that encourages continuous learning and improvement.

Job Type & Location This is a Contract position based out of Minneapolis, MN.

Pay And Benefits The pay range for this position is $75.00 - $85.00/hr.

Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following: Medical, dental & vision Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital 401(k) Retirement Plan Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents) Short and long-term disability Health Spending Account (HSA) Transportation benefits Employee Assistance Program Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

Job Type & Location This is a Contract position based out of Minneapolis, MN.

Application Deadline This position is anticip…