Job Specifications
The DevOps Engineer supports LocumTenens.com’s mission to deliver software quickly, reliably, and securely by building and maintaining the automation, monitoring, and deployment pipelines that power our products & services. This role collaborates closely with Development, QA, Technical Operations, and Security teams to implement infrastructure-as-code, continuous integration and delivery (CI/CD), observability, and environment consistency across the enterprise. The DevOps Engineer plays a hands-on role in enabling developers to ship code with confidence and in strengthening system stability across Dev, QA, UAT, and Production environments.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND BASIC DUTIES:
DevOps Engineering & Automation – 45%
Build, maintain, and optimize Azure DevOps (ADO) pipelines for continuous integration and deployment (CI/CD).
Implement and manage Infrastructure-as-Code (IaC) using Terraform and assist in transitioning from legacy ARM Templates.
Create and maintain YAML-based build and release templates to support repeatable, reliable deployments.
Develop scripts and automation utilities (Python, PowerShell, bash, etc.) to reduce manual work and improve consistency.
Collaborate with developers to integrate automated build validation, unit testing, and code-quality gates.
Environment & Release Operations – 25%
Support environment provisioning, configuration, and maintenance across Dev, QA, UAT, and Production.
Partner with QA and Tech Ops to improve deployment reliability and reduce manual handoffs.
Document release procedures, promotion steps, and rollback processes for each environment.
Monitor deployment health and assist with troubleshooting build or release issues in real time.
Help define environment tagging, configuration management, and versioning standards.
Monitoring, Observability & Security Integration – 15%
Build and manage DataDog dashboards, metrics, and alerts for performance and health monitoring.
Integrate Veracode (or similar) static code analysis into CI/CD pipelines and track remediation workflows with QA and Security teams.
Partner with development and QA teams to design effective monitoring and logging practices for new applications and services.
Contribute to post-incident analysis by identifying automation or alerting improvements that reduce recurrence.
Collaboration, Documentation & Continuous Improvement – 15%
Work closely with the Senior Manager of DevOps and development teams to identify automation and efficiency opportunities.
Create and maintain technical documentation, runbooks, and process playbooks for DevOps standards and procedures.
Participate in Agile ceremonies and share insights from deployment or monitoring improvements.
Contribute to knowledge-sharing sessions to help developers and QA teams better leverage CI/CD and monitoring tools.
Participate in retrospectives and post-mortems to drive continuous improvement across teams.
SUPERVISORY/BUDGETARY/EXTERNAL COMMUNICATION RESPONSIBILITY
Ability to collaborate with cross-functional teams in Agile/Scrum environments.
Strong problem-solving skills, attention to detail, and commitment to continuous learning.
Microsoft Certified: DevOps Engineer Expert or Azure Administrator Associate preferred.
Experience with containerization (Docker, AKS) or serverless Azure functions is ideal.
Exposure to observability best practices (log aggregation, APM, synthetic monitoring) recommended
Knowledge of incident management and post-mortem analysis processes
Familiarity with SAFe or Scaled Agile environments preferred
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES
Ability to adhere to and exhibit the Company Values at all times
Understanding of cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, or GCP), CI/CD pipelines, containerization, and microservices architecture
Proficient in scripting languages (Python, Bash, etc.) and experience with automation tools (Ansible, Terraform, Azure ARM/Bicep Templates)
Strong analytical and troubleshooting skills, with the ability to drive root cause analysis and make strategic decisions
Excellent verbal and written communication abilities, capable of conveying complex technical information to non-technical stakeholders
Demonstrated ability to prioritize and manage multiple initiatives in a fast-paced, high-demand environment
Ability to balance technical requirements with business objectives, optimizing cost and efficiency
Understanding of security best practices for infrastructure, cloud, and DevOps processes
Ability to stay flexible in an ever-evolving technical landscape, adjusting strategies to support business goals
Working knowledge of Salesforce or relative CRM systems
Ability to build strong business relationships at all levels
Working knowledge of O365 suite
Strong interpersonal skills
Strong attention to detail
Approaches teams with empathy and curiosity; seeks to understand before recommending change.
Takes ownership of problems and drives them to resolution through collaboration.
Enjoys automating manual work and sim