DevOps Engineer

We're hiring for a full time DevOps Engineer based in Phoenix, AZ. This is a direct hire opportunity with an AI-focused software company developing cutting-edge solutions for the energy sector. Their platforms are designed to optimize operations, safety, and compliance through advanced automation and machine learning. The environment includes a mix of on prem and cloud infrastructure across AWS and Azure GovCloud, using Terraform, Ansible, GitHub Actions, Docker, and Podman to manage deployments and automation.
This is a growth hire, the team is scaling fast, and the hiring manager is looking for someone who can own DevOps responsibilities end to end. The idea candidate enjoys solving complex problems, thrives in an collaborative environment, and wants to be part of a company that's innovating in one of the most technical industries out there. You'll have room to take initiative, build on existing infrastructure, and work closely with talented engineers who value reasoning and critical thinking over rote memorization.

Required Skills & Experience

• 3-8 years of professional experience in DevOps, Infrastructure Engineering, or Systems Administration
• Strong background with Linux systems and shell scripting (Bash)
• Hands-on experience with Infrastructure as Code (Terraform and/or Ansible)
• Proficiency with CI/CD automation
• Solid understanding of Docker or Podman for containerization
• Working knowledge of AWS or Azure
• Ability to troubleshoot complex systems and reason through technical challenges independently
• Experience supporting hybrid environments (on-prem + cloud)
• Familiarity with Python for automation or backend support
• Excellent communication skills and a collaborative, problem-solving mindset

Desired Skills & Experience

• Experience maintaining or enhancing existing Ansible playbooks and modules
• Familiarity with Helm and Kubernetes for deploying or testing containerized applications
• Exposure to systems architecture or designing deployment workflows for complex environments
• Understanding of networking fundamentals (DNS, routing, load balancing, etc.)
• Experience working in AI, ML, or data-intensive environments
• Knowledge of Python-based backend systems
• Previous experience in regulated or high-security industries (e.g., government, energy, defense)
• Ability to balance hands-on technical work with proactive process improvement
• Interest in collaborating cross-functionally with engineering, data, and product teams
• Eagerness to grow within a fast-moving, AI-driven organization

What You Will Be Doing
Tech Breakdown

• 40% Terraform / Ansible (IaC & Automation)
• 25% Docker / Podman (Containerization)
• 15% AWS / Azure (Hybrid Cloud Management)
• 10% Python / Bash (Scripting & Automation)
• 10% GitHub Actions (CI/CD Pipelines)

Daily Responsibilities

• 70% Hands On (automation, infrastructure, troubleshooting, deployments)
• 10% Management Duties (task ownership, coordination, documentation)
• 20% Team Collaboration (working with engineering, data, and product teams)

The Offer

• Bonus OR Commission eligible

You will receive the following benefits:

• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• Vacation Time
• Stock Options

Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the US on a full-time basis now and in the future.