DevOps Engineer - Application Support Engineer

Highlights

Onsite 2 days a week in Stanford, CT (preference), Charlotte NC ( 2nd preference), or Branchville, NJ (3rd preference) – hybrid – Prefer Tuesdays and Thursdays - Local to these locations only

Must have active LinkedIn

Must Haves: (based on our qual call)

• Ability to work independently, out of the box thinker, make suggestions on improvements and come up with solutions. Good comm skills.
• Build pipelines and automate workflows as a core strength to support infrastructure upgrades; as upgrading more servers in the future, the job will be more about how to automate Azure in the cloud.
• Strength in .Net - 5-7 years
• Understand Windows technologies such as how to install JBoss and Apache Tomcat
• Application delivery background such as installing applications and configuring databases, not building windows servers.
• Ability to build pipelines and automate workflows as core strength to support through infrastructure upgrades, with an understanding that more DevOps work to come in the future; so must be comfortable knowing for the time being it will be supporting the upgrades.
• Culture fit very important with ability to execute objectives and work in a team environment.
  
  

The Team: consists of 6 people ( 4 systems Engineers, a Principal Engineer, and a Pega

Overview

Job Description:

Selective is seeking a highly skilled DevOps Engineer to join our dynamic team. The ideal candidate will possess a robust background in managing and supporting diverse technologies and frameworks, with a primary focus on ensuring the reliability and efficiency of our IT infrastructure.

Key Responsibilities

• Tech Stack Management:
  
  

Must Haves

• Ability to work independently, out of the box thinker and make suggestion on improvements, good comm skills.
• Azure DevOps in building pipelines and automating workflows as a core strength to support infrastructure upgrades; as upgrading more servers in the future, the job will be more about how automate Azure in the cloud.
• Strength in Windows .Net - 5-7 years
  
  

Technical Skills

• Azure DevOps Pipelines: Design, implement, and manage CI/CD pipelines.
• Windows Server Management: Maintain and optimize Windows Server environments.
• Application Middleware: Manage and support Microsoft IIS, JBoss, and Apache Tomcat.
• Database Management: Proficient in SQL Server, including upgrades to SQL Database (SQL 2019/2022).
• PowerShell Scripting: Develop scripts for automation and system management.
• Vendor Application Upgrades: Oversee upgrades for applications such as Oracle Docmaker and Pega.
• Monitoring Non-Functional Requirements: Utilize monitoring tools to ensure performance, scalability, and security.
• ITIL Practices: Implement Asset Management and Change Management processes.
  
  

Nice To Have

• Azure Cloud Infrastructure / Azure CLI: Experience managing resources in Azure.
• Infrastructure as Code (IaC): Proficiency in ARM or Bicep for managing infrastructure.
• Linux Administration: Basic understanding of Linux systems.
• Networking Knowledge: Familiarity with Firewall and Load Balancer configurations.
• Database Experience: Knowledge of Oracle databases.
• ITIL Practices: Experience with Problem Management and Incident Management.
• Collaboration and Planning:
• Collaborate with internal teams, including Windows Admins, Linux Admins, Database Admins, IT Security, Networking, Tools, and Monitoring teams.
• Plan and organize installations and configurations for on-premise servers to meet business needs.
  
  

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in computer science, Information Technology, or a related field.
• Proven experience in a DevOps role with a focus on application support.
• Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills.
  
  

Benefits

• Competitive salary and performance-based incentives.
• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance.
• Flexible work hours and remote work options.
• Opportunities for professional development and career growth.
  
  

If you are a passionate DevOps Engineer with a strong application support background, we encourage you to apply and join our innovative team at Selective! Developer). This person will report to the Graham, the Systems Engineer