Senior DevOps Engineer

Peak Performers has partnered with a workers compensation insurance company to assist in their search for a Senior DevOps Engineer in Austin, Tx In this position, you will be responsible for working on enterprise-wide CI/CD/CT, IaC, security implementations, software deployment projects, DevOps strategy, and process improvements. Major duties Serve as a senior technical leader helping define the enterprise DevOps strategy. Develop technical processes that improve efficiency, reduce downtime, and increase performance at scale across development teams. Automate the build and deployment of custom application code throughout the application lifecycle. Build monitoring solutions that improve application visibility and help manage operational workload. Create scalable, deployable infrastructure and educate others on infrastructure as code best practices. Develop container orchestration solutions to support application deployment and lifecycle management in AWS. Act as a DevSecOps SME for development teams and help troubleshoot development toolchain issues. Architect and implement Infrastructure as Code solutions using Terraform and Terraform Cloud. Design and optimize secure, scalable CI/CD/CT pipelines using Azure DevOps or future platform technologies. Drive security automation using SAST, DAST, SCA, and container scanning tools. Mentor, guide, and train junior DevSecOps staff and internal development teams on DevOps best practices. Support the enterprise DevSecOps toolchain across both strategic and operational activities. Collaborate with development, IT operations, and security teams to integrate security into all phases of software delivery. Help design and build a next-generation Integrated Development Platform using GenAI and ML technologies. Lead transformative CI/CD/CT automation, shift-left integrations, and DevSecOps maturity improvements. Support large-scale transitions to AWS ECS using IaC, container orchestration, and zero-downtime strategies. Drive cloud adoption efforts, including cloud governance, FinOps, and IaC, to improve scalability, cost, and innovation. Translate complex initiatives into sprint-driven deliverables and measurable operational outcomes. Work with development teams to understand challenges and design data-driven workflow improvements. Apply security frameworks such as NIST and CIS using automation and policy as code. Develop DevSecOps tooling and process enhancements that support Internal Development Platform goals and platform engineering practices. Align DevSecOps and Platform Engineering initiatives with business objectives to deliver real value. What are we looking for? Bachelor’s degree in CS, IT, or related field or equivalent training and experience. At least 4 years of experience in DevOps and Cloud Engineering/Operations. At least 3 years of hands-on AWS experience. SAA, SysOps, SAPro, and DevOps Pro certs preferred. At least 3 years of software development experience utilizing a modern development language(s) and applicable framework(s). Expert-level knowledge of Terraform and Terraform Cloud (HCP) for infrastructure automation. Strong proficiency with CI/CD platforms, particularly Azure DevOps and Jenkins/Cloudbees CI. Hands-on experience with SonarQube (or an equivalent technology) for code quality analysis. Deep understanding of observability and performance monitoring with a tool such as Dynatrace, Datadog, Splunk, New Relic, Prometheus+Grafana, and/or ELK Stack. Extensive knowledge of IAM, secrets management, zero-trust security architectures, and compliance frameworks. Strong scripting and automation skills in Python, Bash, and/or PowerShell. Proficiency in both Windows and Linux-based operating systems. Proven ability to lead initiatives, drive cultural transformation, and influence cross-functional teams. Excellent work ethic and positive attitude. Never-ending curiosity and desire to try new things. Excellent communications skills. Preferred Certifications in DevOps tools such as Azure DevOps, Jenkins, Terraform, Ansible, and DockerExperience building and integrating with APIsExperience with Java and Springboot applicationsCertified Docker AssociateHands-on experience with Hashicorp Sentinel and PackerCertified Kubernetes AdministratorMasters degee in CS, IT, or related engineering field104+ years of direct, hands-on experienceExperience with AngularJS, NodeJS, or ReactJS applicationsHashicorp Terraform Associate or Terraform Authoring and Operations Professional certifications. Experience building an Integrated Development Platform (IDP)AWS Certifications such as Solutions Architect Associate, Developer Associate, SysOps Associate, ML Engineer Associate, Solutions Architect Professional, DevOps Professional, or any of the AWS Speciality certificationsSecurity certifications such as CISSP, CISM, CKS, or OSCPLinux administrator certifications. Knowledge of SRE concepts around application hardening, automated scaling, fault-tolerance, A/B testingExperience implementing deployment methods such as blue/green deployments, immutable deployments, rolling deployments, and canary deployments Exciting Opportunity Details Base Pay Range: $136,408.00 - $168,504.00 Per YearFull time & Direct Hire Worksite Location: Austin, Tx 78723 Hybrid Flex Benefits Annual performance bonus and merit-based pay increaseLifestyle Savings Account ($1,000 per year)Automatic 4% employer contribution to retirement plan401k plan with 100% employer match up to 6%Student loan repayment matching in 401k planThree weeks’ time off for vacationNine paid holidays and two personal days each yearDay one health, Rx, vision and dental insuranceLife and disability insuranceFlexible spending accountPet insurance and pet Rx discountsFree on-site gym, fitness classes, and health and wellness resourcesFree identity theft protectionFree student loan repayment and refinancing consultationProfessional development and tuition reimbursementEmployee referral bonusFree onsite snacks Peak Performers is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applicants without regard to race, marital status, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability or any other characteristic protected by law. Peak Performers does not accept unsolicited resumes from headhunters, recruitment agencies or fee-based recruitment services.