DevOps Engineer

About The Company Xactus (pronounced 'Zac-tus') is a leading innovator in verification solutions for the mortgage industry. With a client base exceeding 6,500 organizations, including major banks, non-bank mortgage originators, credit unions, and mortgage brokers, Xactus is committed to transforming the verification process through advanced digital integration. Our technology enables lenders to access comprehensive verification tools seamlessly integrated into their workflows, supporting a modern mortgage experience characterized by speed, accuracy, and reliability. This approach not only accelerates loan closures but also enhances profitability, making us a trusted partner in the mortgage sector. At Xactus, we foster a friendly and inclusive work environment that is primarily remote, offering flexibility and work-life balance. Our dedicated financial leadership team emphasizes talent development and continuous learning, ensuring our employees grow professionally while enjoying a supportive atmosphere. If you are seeking a dynamic, rewarding career with opportunities for growth and innovation, Xactus welcomes your application. About The Role We are seeking an experienced Senior DevOps Engineer to lead and refine our DevOps strategies and infrastructure. The successful candidate will possess extensive expertise in AWS DevOps, with a proven ability to design and implement sophisticated CI/CD pipelines and automate development and testing workflows. This role is highly technical and hands-on, requiring an individual who can work autonomously in a fast-paced environment, quickly identifying and resolving issues to maintain system stability and performance. The Senior DevOps Engineer will collaborate closely with development teams and senior leadership to align infrastructure and deployment strategies with business goals. They will oversee AWS resource management, ensure high availability and scalability of systems, and implement best practices for infrastructure as code, containerization, and microservices architecture. This is a full-time remote position offering a competitive salary range of $170,000 to $180,000 annually, with standard operating hours from Monday to Friday, 8:00 am to 5:00 pm. Qualifications The ideal candidate will have at least 7 years of experience in DevOps roles, with a significant focus on AWS environments. They should demonstrate proficiency in designing and managing CI/CD pipelines, automation tools, and scripting languages such as Python or Bash. Hands-on experience with AWS services including EC2, S3, RDS, Lambda, and CloudFormation is essential. A deep understanding of infrastructure as code principles, containerization technologies like Docker and Kubernetes, and microservices architecture is required. Strong Linux/Unix administration skills, excellent problem-solving abilities, and effective communication skills are vital. AWS certifications are highly advantageous, reflecting a commitment to professional development and expertise in cloud technologies. A college degree is not mandatory if the candidate's experience and skills meet the role's requirements. Responsibilities Design, implement, and maintain CI/CD pipelines tailored for various projects on AWS, ensuring streamlined and automated deployment processes.Automate development, testing, and deployment workflows to improve efficiency, reduce manual intervention, and enhance system reliability.Collaborate with development teams to integrate new deployment strategies, ensuring seamless and scalable infrastructure solutions.Manage AWS resources effectively, ensuring high availability, scalability, and system resilience to support business needs.Lead incident management efforts, swiftly diagnosing and resolving outages or performance issues to minimize downtime.Proactively monitor system performance, troubleshoot issues, and participate in root cause analysis to prevent recurrence.Stay updated on the latest AWS services, tools, and best practices, applying new knowledge to optimize our infrastructure and workflows.Partner with the Chief Architect to align DevOps initiatives with organizational objectives and technology roadmaps.Mentor and guide team members, fostering a culture of continuous improvement, innovation, and professional growth. Benefits Xactus offers a comprehensive benefits package designed to support the health, well-being, and professional development of our employees. Our supportive work environment has received positive feedback from staff, emphasizing respect, acceptance, and genuine care from leadership. Benefits include medical, vision, and dental insurance plans, bonus programs, fitness reimbursement, and various healthy lifestyle initiatives. We also provide a 401(k) plan with company matching, short- and long-term disability insurance, life insurance, accident and critical illness coverage, health savings and flexible spending accounts, employee assistance programs, legal services, and exclusive employee discounts. Our commitment is to create a workplace where employees feel valued, supported, and motivated to excel. Equal Opportunity Xactus is an equal opportunity employer committed to fostering an inclusive environment for all employees. We do not discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other protected characteristic under applicable law. We encourage candidates from diverse backgrounds to apply and join our team. All employment decisions are made based on merit, qualifications, and business needs. We are dedicated to providing a workplace free from discrimination and harassment and ensuring equal access to opportunities for all employees.