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Senior DevOps Engineer

Progress Rail
Independence, MO Full Time
POSTED ON 1/25/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 4/23/2025

Job Purpose

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Progress Rail Services Corporation, a Caterpillar Company and a leading provider of services to the Railroad industry in the US, Canada, Mexico, and Brazil, is seeking a skilled DevOps Engineer to join our dynamic team as a key member of our engineering team.

As a DevOps Engineer, the successful candidate will play a crucial role in automating, optimizing and streamlining our development and operational processes. This position will be responsible for building and maintaining build, CI / CD pipelines, configuration management, and enhancing the software delivery lifecycle.

Req ID

10252BR

Work Location Options

Independence

City

Independence

State : Missouri

Company Description

Railroads transport goods and people millions of miles every day. At Progress Rail, we believe in going the distance with them. We are looking for talented and innovative team players to address the challenges of the rail industry today, ensuring success for the future. Build a long-term career with opportunities for growth and advancement as part of a vibrant network of close to 200 global locations. Our innovative team members work together to forge the bridge between ideas and success!

As a Caterpillar company, Progress Rail is an integrated rolling stock and infrastructure provider, delivering a full range of products and services to domestic and international railroad customers. Our customers enjoy one-stop shopping and comprehensive railway solutions – whether it rolls on the rail or is the rail itself. From locomotives, transit, freight cars and engines, to tracks, signals and advanced technology, we ensure customers can count on us to meet their needs.

Learn how we keep our customers rolling by following us on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, YouTube and LinkedIn, and by visiting progressrail.com.

Key Job Elements

  • Design, implement, and maintain continuous integration and continuous deployment (CI / CD) pipelines to ensure efficient and reliable software delivery;
  • Ensure that builds are repeatable and consistent across different products and environments;
  • Automate build, test, and deployment process for applications and services;
  • Deploy and manage virtual, physical servers, and cloud-native infrastructure;
  • Implement Infrastructure as Code (IaC) using tools like Terraform or Ansible;
  • Work closely with engineering and project teams to integrate DevOps practices into software lifecycle;
  • Respond to incidents, troubleshoot issues, and minimize downtime;
  • Conduce root cause analysis and implement preventative measures;
  • Evaluate, implement, and manage DevOps tools such as Jenkins, Docker, Prometheus, and Grafana;
  • Implement security best practices in build, CI / CD pipelines, infrastructure, and solutions deployments.

Education / Training

  • BS In Computer Science, Engineering or related field.
  • Qualifications and Experience

  • 5 years of experience in DevOps, systems administration, or software development;
  • Proficiency in CI / CD tools;
  • Familiarity with Infrastructure as Code (IaC) tools;
  • Understanding of networking, load balancing, and DNS in cloud environments;
  • Proficiency in scripting and programming languages (e.g., Python, Bash, PowerShell);
  • Strong Linux OS experience, including administration.
  • Preferred :

  • Hands-on experience with cloud platform (e.g., AWS, Azure, GCP);
  • Experience with microservices architectures and distributed systems;
  • Familiar with Agile and Scrum methodologies.
  • Essential and Physical Activities Functions :

  • Strength - Position typically involves work in an office environment with frequent visits to manufacturing environment. Frequent / constant sitting. Occasional standing and walking. Occasional light- to medium- level lifting or carrying (up to 30 pounds);
  • Motion - Position regularly requires standard motions associated with working in an office environment;
  • Vision / Hearing Requirements - Frequent verbal communications, including both talking and hearing;
  • Work Environment- Position is typically located in an office environment with occasional visits to an industrial environment which may include a non-temperature-controlled environment, as well as exposure to noise (85 decibels), occasional exposure to temperature changes, heavy machinery and other hazardous working conditions requiring the use of PPE;
  • Emotional Demands - Very high level of responsibility. Must be able to coordinate diverse aspects of a project. Requires significant interpersonal skills while sustaining very high standards. Domestic and international travel as required;
  • Safety - Position may occasionally require the use of Personal Protective Equipment during visits to industrial areas.
  • The preceding description is not designed to be a complete list of all duties and responsibilities required of a Senior DevOps Engineer.

    Benefits

    Competitive Salary

    401(k) plan with up to 6% company match (no waiting period with immediate vesting)

    Medical / Dental / Vision / Life / Disability Insurance

    Supplemental Accident, Critical Care, and Hospital Insurance available along with an HDHP and HSA with seed money

    Flexible Spending Accounts

    Paid Vacation

    Paid Holidays

    Paid Time-Off (PTO)

    Employee Assistance Plan

    Education Assistance Program

    Employee Recognition Programs

    Site specific Production and Incentive Plans

    Site specific Step and Skill Level Wage Adjustment Plans

    Site Specific Relocation and Sign-on Bonus Programs

  • Benefits eligibility varies by job position, full-time / part-time and regular / temporary status. The provisions of the plan documents control such benefits.
  • Equal Opportunity Employer – Race / Color / Sex / Religion / National Origin / Sexual Orientation / Gender Identity / Vets / Disabilities

    Job Category

    Engineering

    PRS Facility Location

    Independence, MO PRIIS - 287

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