Enterprise DevOps Engineer

Who we are

At the Texas County & District Retirement System (TCDRS), we help provide more than 360,000 Texans with retirement, disability and survivor benefits. TCDRS is one of the best-funded retirement systems in the nation and manages nearly $42 billion in assets. Our unique features distinguish us from traditional pension plans and keep us financially strong.

What we need

TCDRS continues to deliver enhancements to our technology and services that set the stage for our digital transformation. Our strategic technology initiatives include best practice automation, optimized architecture, data analytics, and value-added digital service delivery and communications.

We are looking for an Enterprise DevOps Engineer to help us design and develop a comprehensive technical release management process, oversee technical aspects of change management, and improve the current software lifecycle management process. You will work as part of a seven-member data management team and collaborate with application architects, business resources, management, and technical consultants.

What you'll do

• Manage comprehensive technical releases throughout software environments: Development, Testing and Production.
• Utilize Azure DevOps for enterprise release management of SQL Server database objects, SQL Server Integration Services (SSIS) objects, SQL Server Reporting Services (SSRS) objects, Power Business Intelligence (BI) objects, and .NET objects
• Conduct installation, configuration, and upgrade of Azure DevOps software.
• Coordinate enterprise release plans between executive and technical staff.
• Oversee technical aspects of change management process.
• Improve current software lifecycle management process.
• Create and evaluate existing automated release pipelines and improve to meet industry best practices.
• Collaborate with quality assurance team to evaluate and incorporate automated testing strategies into the DevOps process.
• Synchronize lower environments after production releases.
• Audit environments for consistency.
• Evaluate code changes and enforce coding standards to ensure code is correctly scripted for stability, repeatability and clarity.
• Participate in risk assessment related to audits, upgrades and vulnerabilities as needed.

What you should have

• Bachelor s degree or equivalent certifications and experience in computer information systems, computer science, management information systems or related field.
• Preferred five years of experience in DevOps technical practices using Azure DevOps. Experience should include release management, administration, installation and configuration of Azure DevOps software.
• Experience executing enterprise DevOps processes with knowledge of best practices to mitigate risk and maximize system uptime.
• Knowledge of SQL Server development, Microsoft Power BI, SQL Server Reporting Services, SQL Server Integration Services, and PowerShell.
• General understanding of Cloud technologies related to DevOps.
• Experience with Agile project methodology.
• Ability to translate business requirements to technical requirements.
• Ability to effectively communicate, collaborate, prioritize, and execute tasks.
• Ability to deliver high quality and value products while keeping abreast of new technologies and trends.

What we value

TCDRS takes pride in our shared values of integrity, care, and anticipation.

• Integrity means we get satisfaction from doing the right thing. We understand how important the retirement system is to our employers and members. We are responsible and accountable as stewards of our customer s financial futures.
• Care means that we educate and empathize with our members as they provide and plan for one of the biggest decisions in a person s life: retirement. We work to build strong partnerships with our employers, investment managers and stakeholders; and we take care of each other.
• Anticipation means we don t just look at what we can do for our members and employers right now we also think about what we can do for them in the future. Looking ahead requires a critical eye, a curious mind and a willingness to explore creative solutions.

What you'll get

TCDRS offers a competitive salary, excellent health benefits with a dynamic and rewarding work environment in Austin, Texas overlooking Zilker Park. Our work model includes a hybrid of in-person and virtual.

What to do next

If this sounds like you, apply above or submit your resume to employment@ tcdrs.org. Please refer to the job position in the subject line of your email. Please visit for more information.