DevOps Engineer (Digital Engineering)

Company Background

Our client is a leading life insurance company, part of a global financial services group. The company offers a wide range of products, including annuities and life insurance, delivered through a large nationwide network of agents.

Project Description

The project involves a production system for managing clients and the life insurance programs in which they are enrolled. The Azure DevOps Engineer will support the Azure-based platform behind the system, enabling secure, automated, and reliable delivery across application and data services.

Technologies

• Azure, Terraform, Azure Key Vault

• Azure DevOps, Argo CD, GitOps, SonarQube

• Azure Kubernetes Service (AKS), Docker, Kubernetes, Helm

• Databricks, Unity Catalog

• Azure Monitor, Application Insights, Log Analytics, PowerShell, Bash, Python

What You'll Do

• Design, provision, and maintain scalable Azure infrastructure using Terraform, with a focus on modularity, reusability, security, and version control;

• Build, optimize, and support YAML-based Azure DevOps CI/CD pipelines for infrastructure, application, containerized, and data workloads;

• Implement and maintain GitOps deployment workflows using Argo CD for reliable application delivery to AKS clusters;

• Embed DevSecOps practices into pipelines, including SonarQube integration, code quality checks, vulnerability scanning, secrets management, and compliance validation;

• Administer and optimize Azure services, including VNets, Load Balancers, App Services, Key Vault, Storage Accounts, and Azure AD, following RBAC and governance best practices;

• Configure monitoring and observability using Azure Monitor, Application Insights, and Log Analytics, and troubleshoot build, deployment, and performance issues;

• Manage Azure Databricks workspaces, clusters, access controls, and Unity Catalog configurations, while automating Databricks deployments through Terraform and CI/CD workflows;

• Collaborate with architecture, data engineering, and security teams; maintain technical documentation and runbooks; and mentor junior engineers on DevOps best practices;

Job Requirements

• 5+ years of experience in Azure DevOps, cloud automation, or similar roles;

• Strong hands-on experience with Terraform, including modules, workspaces, backends, and state management;

• Proven experience building and maintaining Azure DevOps Pipelines using YAML;

• Hands-on experience with Argo CD and GitOps-based deployments to AKS;

• Solid Azure administration skills, including RBAC, networking, storage, and cost governance;

• Experience managing Databricks workspaces and clusters;

• Experience integrating SonarQube into CI/CD pipelines for code quality assurance;

• Hands-on experience with Docker, Kubernetes, and Helm;

• Scripting proficiency in PowerShell, Bash, or Python;

• Strong problem-solving skills, ability to work independently, and effective collaboration in cross-functional team;

• English proficiency at Upper-Intermediate (B2) level or higher;

• Availability to work the primary support shift from 4:00 PM to 12:00 AM CST, with attendance at 9:00 AM CST morning meetings as needed to ensure team overlap;

Nice to Have

• Relevant certifications, such as Microsoft Certified (Azure DevOps Engineer, Azure Administrator Associate), HashiCorp Certified (Terraform Associate), or Certified Kubernetes Administrator (CKA);

• Experience with Azure Bicep, ARM Templates, or Ansible;

• Exposure to Azure Data Factory and Azure Synapse CI/CD automation;

What Do We Offer

The global benefits package includes:

• Technical and non-technical training for professional and personal growth;

• Internal conferences and meetups to learn from industry experts;

• Support and mentorship from an experienced employee to help you professional grow and development;

• Health insurance;

• Sports activities to promote a healthy lifestyle;

• Flexible work options, including remote and hybrid opportunities;

• Referral program for bringing in new talent;

• Work anniversary program and additional vacation days.