Cloud DevOps Engineer

Position Overview

The Cloud DevOps Engineer supports the entire Innovation Lab’s products by owning the lab’s cloud infrastructure. This position develops and maintains cloud solutions to meet the firm’s automation and data processing needs while setting, scoping, and implementing project-level goals in coordination with the broader IT organization. The role also involves close collaboration with Software Engineers, Security, and other teams to deliver high-quality software tools in a dynamic, fast-paced environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee design and operations of the Innovation Lab’s cloud computing resources, including Kubernetes clusters, CI/CD pipelines, Azure, and AWS environments.
• Maintain the cloud infrastructure hosted in Azure to support the Firm’s technology products.
• Enhance the cloud infrastructure in response to evolving business needs.
• Minimize application and system outages by quickly addressing issues and proactively preventing potential infrastructure problems.
• Identify and resolve complex technical issues across the infrastructure and software stack.
• Develop and document system architecture and implementation processes.
• Collaborate with Systems and Security teams to ensure compliance with data governance, security, and access policies.
• Recommend and implement cloud infrastructure upgrades to maintain security and feature standards.
• Maintain infrastructure as code using tools such as Terraform, Helm, and Kustomize.
• Design, develop, and improve automation solutions, including CI/CD pipelines, to optimize software delivery cadence.
• Foster relationships with external stakeholders to ensure the infrastructure meets Firm requirements.
• Drive the strategic vision for the Firm’s technology infrastructure.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology, Information Systems, Computer Science, Computer Engineering or a related field (or equivalent experience).
• 3-5 years of experience in cloud administration and development, particularly with Microsoft Azure.
• 3-5 years of experience designing and implementing DevOps/DevSecOps solutions using CI/CD tools such as Github Actions and ArgoCD.
• Experience deploying production-grade applications in cloud environments using automation tools like Terraform.
• Hands-on experience with container-based deployment and orchestration technologies including Docker and Kubernetes.
• Familiarity with health and status monitoring tools, for example, Prometheus.
• Proficiency with infrastructure-as-code practices, preferably using Terraform.
• Ability to work both independently and collaboratively in a team setting.
• Strong written and oral communication skills.
• Excellent organizational, problem-solving, and analytical skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• Development experience in Python, Haskell, or JavaScript.
• Familiarity with AWS cloud services.
• Competencies such as Organization & Planning, effective Communication, teamwork, and a commitment to delivering an exceptional customer/client experience.

Benefits & Perks

• Compensation: Colorado salary range of $94,384.38 to $157,307.30 annually with a discretionary bonus potentially available based on performance.
• 37.5-hour scheduled work week promoting work/life balance.
• Robust wellness program.
• Generous PTO and holiday pay for eligible employees.
• Comprehensive benefits including medical, dental, vision, life, AD&D, EAP, STD, and LTD effective on the date of hire for full-time staff.
• Voluntary income protection benefits such as supplemental life, accident, critical illness, and long-term care insurances.
• 401(k)-retirement plan with a company match.
• Additional programs offering educational assistance, free or discounted legal services, and opportunities through the Holland & Hart Foundation.