DevOps Engineer (Digital Engineering)

Company Background

Our client is an American life insurance company owned by German global financial services group. They offer various products, including fixed and variable annuities and life insurance. These products are offered through a network of more than 100,000 agents nationwide.

Project Description

This role supports business-as-usual operations and ensures disaster recovery readiness for enterprise applications and infrastructure. It focuses on DevOps leadership, implementation of secure CI/CD practices, Azure administration, and mentoring development teams on DevSecOps principles. The environment is hybrid and leverages modern cloud-native tools and practices on Microsoft Azure.

Technologies

• Azure
• Docker
• Kubernetes
• Helm
• Terraform
• PowerShell
• SonarQube
• Prisma Cloud
• Python
• Databricks
• ArgoCD

What You'll Do

• Lead DevOps practices, standards, and procedures across onshore and offshore shifts;
• Manage Git version control, branching strategies, and pipeline design best practices;
• Oversee release management including gated deployments and blue-green/canary strategies;
• Integrate DevSecOps tools such as SonarQube and Prisma Cloud for static code and software composition analysis;
• Perform Azure administration, including scripting (Azure CLI & PowerShell), monitoring, networking, and Key Vault configuration;
• Build and maintain Azure DevOps pipelines (YAML/classic), containerization using Docker, Kubernetes clusters, and Helm charts;
• Implement Infrastructure as Code using Terraform;
• Manage Azure DevOps Project (Boards, Repos, Pipelines, Artifacts) and ensure secure service connections and retention policies;
• Support agile practices using Azure Boards (sprint planning, backlog management);
• Ensure compliance with RBAC policies, audit controls, and security integrations;
• Issue troubleshooting across environments including production, opening and management of incidents with internal IT and vendors (e.g., Microsoft, Databricks);
• Contribute to architectural discussions, documentation, and code reviews;
• Mentor development teams in DevSecOps concepts and practices;

Job Requirements

• 5+ years of hands-on experience in DevOps, with emphasis on Azure DevOps and secure cloud infrastructure;
• Strong background in scripting (PowerShell, Azure CLI), containerization (Docker, Kubernetes), and CI/CD;
• Deep familiarity with Microsoft Azure ecosystem including networking, Key Vault, and SQL DB administration;
• Experience implementing DevSecOps pipelines with static code and composition analysis tools;
• Proven ability to troubleshoot complex systems and work with vendors on incident resolution;
• Strong communication skills, documentation discipline, and mentoring ability;
• English proficiency at B2 level or higher;

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;
• Internal startup incubator;
• Health insurance;
• English courses;
• 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.