- Company Name
- MetLife
- Job Title
- DevOps Integration Engineer
- Job Description
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**Job Title:** DevOps Integration Engineer
**Role Summary:**
Design, build, and maintain high‑availability integration solutions that connect disparate microservices and enterprise systems across hybrid‑cloud environments. Lead automation of infrastructure provisioning, pipeline creation, and configuration management using Azure DevOps, Ansible, and Python. Collaborate closely with development teams to deliver developer‑friendly, scalable, and secure integration services while championing SAFe agile practices.
**Expectations:**
- 3+ years of middleware or DevOps experience.
- Proven expertise in Azure DevOps CI/CD pipelines, Ansible automation, and Python scripting.
- Strong understanding of SAFe principles within a fast‑paced, collaborative setting.
- Ability to troubleshoot complex middleware, deployment, and integration issues.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills and a developer‑first mindset.
**Key Responsibilities:**
1. Architect and implement integration solutions using Azure DevOps, Ansible, and Python.
2. Automate infrastructure provisioning, configuration management, and deploy pipelines across hybrid‑cloud environments.
3. Work with development teams to ensure integration solutions are scalable, secure, and developer friendly.
4. Contribute to SAFe adoption and continuous improvement across the organization.
5. Troubleshoot and resolve middleware, deployment, and integration problems.
6. Document architecture, processes, and best practices for knowledge transfer.
7. Stay abreast of emerging integration technologies and recommend enhancements.
**Required Skills:**
- Azure DevOps (CI/CD pipeline design & release management)
- Ansible (automation & configuration management)
- Python (script development, testing, maintenance)
- Knowledge of integration patterns: event‑driven, RESTful APIs, microservices.
- SAFe methodology experience.
- Strong problem‑solving and communication abilities.
**Preferred Skills:**
- Containerization (Docker, Kubernetes) and cloud platform experience (Azure, AWS, GCP).
- Monitoring, logging, and alerting tools for middleware.
- Experience with IBM MQ, IBM API Connect, IBM App Connect Enterprise, or IBM Cast Iron.
**Required Education & Certifications:**
- Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field, or equivalent practical experience.
- Certifications: Azure DevOps, Ansible, or SAFe (preferred).