DevOps Engineer

**Job Title: DevOps \& Software Development Engineer** **Location: Austin, Texas, United States** **Type: Full Time** Our client is seeking a seasoned DevOps \& Software Development Engineer to lead the design, development, and optimization of modern cloud\-native infrastructure and CI/CD ecosystems. This role focuses on building scalable, secure, and automated delivery pipelines while supporting distributed, containerized environments. **Role Overview** The Senior DevOps Engineer will take ownership of end\-to\-end DevOps processes, working closely with cross\-functional engineering teams to deliver robust and efficient deployment solutions. The role requires strong expertise in cloud platforms, containerization, infrastructure automation, and release management. **Key Responsibilities** * Design, implement, and maintain scalable CI/CD pipelines using Azure DevOps and AWS DevSecOps practices * Develop and enhance software solutions independently and collaboratively with engineering teams * Partner with full\-stack developers (Angular, Java, Python) and database teams to support end\-to\-end delivery * Build and optimize containerized applications using Docker and microservices architecture * Manage deployments across Kubernetes (EKS), Docker Swarm, and multi\-region environments * Automate infrastructure using Terraform, Ansible, Bash scripting, and Git\-based workflows * Manage release processes including artifact repositories, registries, and multi\-stage pipelines * Define deployment strategies across development, QA, staging, and production environments * Implement cloud\-native solutions on AWS and Azure platforms * Apply security best practices including IAM, secrets management, and access controls **Additional Responsibilities** * Develop reusable, modular, and secure build and release frameworks * Mentor junior engineers and contribute to DevOps strategy and roadmap planning **Required Skills \& Expertise** **Programming \& Scripting** * Python, Bash * Linux/Unix system administration **DevOps \& CI/CD** * Azure DevOps pipelines, YAML templating, and CI/CD strategy * Git branching models and version control best practices **Containerization \& Orchestration** * Docker, Docker Compose, Docker Swarm * Kubernetes / Amazon EKS * Distributed, multi\-node deployments **Cloud Platforms** * Microsoft Azure and AWS infrastructure and services **Infrastructure Automation** * Terraform and Ansible (playbooks, roles, configuration management) **Observability \& Monitoring** * CloudWatch, Prometheus, Grafana * Logging, metrics, and reporting systems **Databases** * PostgreSQL, MySQL, MariaDB operations and migrations **Preferred Skills** * Exposure to AI/ML applications or AI\-assisted development tools * Experience with distributed system architectures and multi\-site deployments **Education \& Experience** * Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or related field (Master’s preferred) * 7\+ years of experience in DevOps, software development, or related engineering roles within enterprise environments **Key Competencies** * Strong problem\-solving and analytical thinking * Excellent collaboration and communication skills * Ability to lead initiatives and drive technical decisions * Focus on scalability, reliability, and continuous improvement