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.