Lead DevOps Engineer

## About the Role Texas Windstorm Insurance Association (TWIA) is seeking a Lead DevOps Engineer to drive the delivery, performance, security, and reliability of its Guidewire insurance platforms. This role sits at the intersection of development, operations, and security, with responsibility for accelerating software delivery while maintaining stable and scalable infrastructure. As a technical leader, the Lead DevOps Engineer will help define the DevOps vision, shape architecture and roadmaps, improve CI/CD pipelines and automation strategies, and establish effective environment governance. The role also involves mentoring team members, setting engineering standards, and leading initiatives that modernize how applications are built, deployed, and maintained at scale. ## Key Responsibilities * Lead DevOps initiatives that improve developer productivity, delivery speed, software quality, and operational reliability. * Automate software delivery processes and maintain continuous integration and continuous deployment (CI/CD) pipelines. * Own the Jenkins lifecycle, including backups, upgrades, plugin management, and pipeline stability. * Automate database restore jobs, patch pipelines, backups, and data integrity processes. * Engineer Guidewire build and deployment pipelines, configuration scripts, and environment management processes. * Administer secrets, credentials, and secure runtime configurations across environments. * Automate production releases, maintenance activities, and service orchestration to minimize downtime. * Maintain and enhance Enterprise Data Warehouse (EDW) and Extract, Transform, and Load (ETL) automation processes. * Implement Infrastructure-as-Code using tools such as Terraform and Ansible. * Lead and support containerization and orchestration technologies. * Enhance monitoring, alerting, and reliability engineering practices. * Collaborate with development, QA, and operations teams on delivery processes and architecture. * Provide technical leadership on DevOps best practices, security standards, and Guidewire platform updates. * Mentor team members and provide technical guidance across DevOps practices. * Identify bottlenecks and streamline workflows across the software development lifecycle. ## Required Qualifications * Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field or equivalent experience. * 4+ years of relevant experience, including experience with: * Jenkins deployment and configuration. * Network infrastructure, databases, cloud and data center operations, and security protocols. * Programming and scripting languages such as Python, Perl, Bash, PHP, Java, SQL, Groovy, or C++. * 5+ years of hands-on full software development lifecycle (SDLC) experience. * Experience with Java is preferred within the SDLC experience. * Strong knowledge of CI/CD pipeline design and automation, including build, testing, deployment, and rollback workflows. * Working knowledge of Java-based application runtimes and configuration and deployment models. * Working knowledge of relational databases and SQL, including database restores, data integrity processes, and deployment-related operations. * Strong knowledge of source code management systems such as Git and modern branching and merging strategies. * Ability to automate infrastructure, environments, and operational tasks using scripting and Infrastructure-as-Code concepts. * Proficiency in scripting and automation languages such as Shell, Python, PowerShell, or Groovy. * Knowledge of secure environment and secrets management practices across multiple environments. * Ability to integrate quality controls and test automation into CI/CD workflows in agile delivery environments. * Knowledge of IT operations, monitoring, alerting, and incident response concepts supporting production reliability. * Ability to work independently with minimal supervision and proactively manage workload. * Strong communication skills for coaching and cross-team technical influence. ## Preferred Qualifications * Familiarity with Agile methodologies. * PMI-ACP certification is a plus. * Experience working within AWS infrastructure. * Experience using Aurora/Postgres. * Experience in the property and casualty insurance industry. ## Work Arrangement * Fully remote * United States * No relocation required * The position requires the ability to sit, hear, converse over the telephone, and frequently use a computer for extended periods. ## Benefits & Perks TWIA offers a comprehensive benefits package designed to support professional success and personal well-being, including: * Medical, dental, and vision insurance. * Group life, AD&D, and dependent life insurance. * Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA). * Health Savings Accounts (HSA). * 401(k) retirement plan with employer matching contributions up to 6%. * Pension plan. * Performance-based incentives. * Ongoing training and professional development. * Certification support. * Generous paid time off, including vacation, sick leave, and paid holidays. * Fully remote work environment. * Collaborative and mission-driven work environment focused on supporting policyholders and communities. ## Apply Now Apply for the Lead DevOps Engineer position to lead DevOps strategy, CI/CD automation, infrastructure modernization, and reliable delivery for TWIA’s Guidewire insurance platforms.