DevOps Engineer

Position: DevOps Engineer Job Location: St. Louis, Missouri Job Type: Full Time Immediate Interview Job Overview: We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced DevOps Engineer to join our team. In this role, you will be responsible for designing, implementing, and maintaining our infrastructure and CI/CD pipelines. Your expertise will be critical in ensuring the reliability, scalability, and security of our software products and services. With your strong knowledge of DevOps principles and practices, you will play a key role in driving our continuous improvement initiatives. Responsibilities: Design, develop, and maintain infrastructure and deployment pipelines, ensuring the scalability, availability, and performance of applications.Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including Development, Operations, and QA, to define and implement CI/CD processes and best practices.Automate and streamline build, deployment, and release processes using tools such as Jenkins, GitLab CI/CD, or similar platforms.Configure, monitor, and manage cloud infrastructure and services (e.g., AWS, Azure, and Google Cloud) to support applications and business operations.Implement and maintain configuration management tools (e.g., Ansible, Chef, and Puppet) to ensure consistent and reproducible environments.Monitor system performance and identify opportunities for optimization while ensuring high availability and reliability.Collaborate with development teams to improve application deployment architecture, ensuring efficient resource utilization and scalability.Implement and maintain security practices and controls, including vulnerability assessments, penetration testing, and access management.Troubleshoot and resolve infrastructure and deployment issues, working closely with cross-functional teams to minimize downtime and operational impact.Stay up to date with industry trends and advancements in DevOps tools and practices, recommending and implementing improvements to enhance efficiency and productivity. Qualifications: Bachelor’s degree in computer science, Engineering, or a related field. An advanced degree is a plus.Minimum of 2+ years of experience in a DevOps or related role, with a strong focus on infrastructure and CI/CD pipeline management.Hands-on experience with Azure Cloud platforms.Proficiency in scripting and automation using languages such as Python, Groovy, and Bash.In-depth knowledge of CI/CD tools such as Jenkins, GitLab CI/CD, or similar platforms, with experience implementing and maintaining pipelines.Strong understanding of configuration management tools (e.g., Ansible) and Infrastructure as Code (IaC) principles using tools such as Terraform.Solid understanding of networking concepts, cloud security best practices, and experience implementing security controls in cloud environments.Experience with containerization technologies such as Docker and Kubernetes, along with orchestration frameworks.Understanding of GitOps processes and FluxCD.Proven track record of troubleshooting complex infrastructure and deployment issues and implementing scalable solutions.Excellent communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to work effectively in cross-functional teams.