Remote Senior DevOps Engineer (Remote - US)

Description:

• The Senior DevOps Engineer role is focused on continually improving Nextech’s infrastructure, automation, and operations.
• You will collaborate with other DevOps Engineers, Software Development Engineers, and Cloud Engineers to deliver high-quality, high-value, scalable solutions to customers.
• All activities must comply with Equal Employment Opportunity laws, HIPAA, ERISA, and other regulations as appropriate.
• Essential functions include designing, implementing, and maintaining scalable infrastructure and automation processes, including Infrastructure as Code (IaC), CI/CD pipelines, configuration management, and monitoring systems.
• You will partner with engineering teams to understand their technical needs and develop automated solutions that improve efficiency, scalability, and system reliability.
• The role involves continuously enhancing monitoring, alerting, and observability frameworks to proactively identify system performance and reliability improvements.
• You will drive ongoing improvements in automation, infrastructure management, and process optimization to ensure high system availability, stability, and performance.
• Providing technical leadership and mentorship, conducting training sessions, and leading by example in best practices for DevOps, CI/CD, and infrastructure management are key responsibilities.
• Ensuring the stability and reliability of production systems through day-to-day operations, incident response, and root cause analysis, including after-hours on-call support as needed, is essential.
• You will take ownership of key projects from concept to execution, ensuring alignment with business objectives, timelines, and technical requirements.
• Effective communication of technical concepts clearly and effectively to stakeholders at all levels is required to foster collaboration and transparency across teams.

Requirements:

• A minimum of 5+ years of DevOps experience is required.
• A strong understanding of Azure or AWS is necessary.
• A proven record of implementing DevOps in a Windows-based environment is essential.
• Experience automating the creation of infrastructure through tools such as Terraform is required.
• Experience implementing configuration management tools such as Ansible, Puppet, or Chef is necessary.
• Experience building secure CI/CD pipelines leveraging tools like Azure DevOps, TeamCity, or Jenkins is required.
• Proficiency in at least one scripting or programming language such as PowerShell, Python, or .NET is necessary.
• Hands-on experience working with APM solutions such as Datadog, New Relic, or Dynatrace is required.
• Experience working in an Agile method environment is essential.
• At least one Cloud-related certification is preferred.

Benefits:

• The position offers a generous annual bonus opportunity.
• A 401(k) plan with employer match is provided.
• Flexible Time Off allows employees to take time off when needed without worrying about available hours.
• Employees receive 10 paid holidays plus 1 floating holiday.
• Volunteer Time Off is available.
• Insurance options include a choice of Medical, Dental, and Vision plans.
• A Health Savings Account with employer match and a Flexible Spending Account are offered.
• The company provides 100% paid parental leave.
• Life Insurance and Short/Long Term Disability Insurance are 100% company-paid.
• The iCREATE Employee Recognition Program is available.
• A wellness program includes discounts on medical premiums.
• An Employee Assistance Program with free counseling sessions is provided.
• Corporate discounts on retail, travel, and entertainment are available.
• Pet insurance options are offered.