Azure DevOps Engineer

We are

At Synechron, we believe in the power of digital to transform businesses for the better. Our global consulting firm combines creativity and innovative technology to deliver industry-leading digital solutions. Synechron's progressive technologies and optimization strategies span end-to-end Artificial Intelligence, Consulting, Digital, Cloud & DevOps, Data, and Software Engineering, servicing an array of noteworthy financial services and technology firms. Through research and development initiatives in our FinLabs we develop solutions for modernization, from Artificial Intelligence and Blockchain to Data Science models, Digital Underwriting, mobile-first applications and more. Over the last 20+ years, our company has been honored with multiple employer awards, recognizing our commitment to our talented teams. With top clients to boast about, Synechron has a global workforce of 14,500+, and has 58 offices in 21 countries within key global markets.

Our challenge

We are looking for a candidate who will be responsible for designing, implementing, and managing the software development lifecycle using Azure DevOps services. This includes automating processes, managing infrastructure, and ensuring the reliability, security, and performance of applications. They work closely with development, operations, and other teams to streamline workflows and improve the overall software delivery process.

Additional Information*

The base salary for this position will vary based on geography and other factors. In accordance with law, the base salary for this role if filled within Weehawken, NJ is $125k - $130k/year & benefits (see below).

The Role

Responsibilities:

• Implement and manage continuous delivery systems and methodologies on AWS and Azure platforms.
• Design, manage, and maintain tools to automate operational processes.
• Develop and maintain configuration management and orchestration tools.
• Ensure scalability, reliability, and performance of our infrastructure.
• Monitor and optimize system performance, reliability, and availability.
• Monitor and respond to incidents, perform root cause analysis, and implement corrective actions.
• Collaborate with software engineers to design and deploy applications.
• Develop and maintain documentation for processes and procedures.
• Troubleshoot production issues and coordinate with the development team to streamline code deployment.

Requirements:

• Proven experience as a DevOps Engineer or similar role.
• Strong experience with cloud platforms such as AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud Platform.
• Proficiency in scripting languages such as Python, Ruby, or Shell scripting.
• Experience with CI/CD tools (e.g., Jenkins, GitLab CI/CD, CircleCI).
• Solid understanding of containerization and orchestration technologies (e.g., Docker, Kubernetes).
• Experience with infrastructure automation tools (e.g., Terraform, Ansible).
• Knowledge of monitoring and logging tools (e.g., ELK stack, Prometheus, Grafana).
• Familiarity with Agile methodologies and principles.
• Excellent troubleshooting and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team in a fast-paced environment.

We offer:

• A highly competitive compensation and benefits package.
• A multinational organization with 58 offices in 21 countries and the possibility to work abroad.
• 10 days of paid annual leave (plus sick leave and national holidays).
• Maternity & paternity leave plans.
• A comprehensive insurance plan including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, and long-/short-term disability (plans vary by region).
• Retirement savings plans.
• A higher education certification policy.
• Commuter benefits (varies by region).
• Extensive training opportunities, focused on skills, substantive knowledge, and personal development.
• On-demand Udemy for Business for all Synechron employees with free access to more than 5000 curated courses.
• Coaching opportunities with experienced colleagues from our Financial Innovation Labs (FinLabs) and Center of Excellences (CoE) groups.
• Cutting edge projects at the world's leading tier-one banks, financial institutions and insurance firms.
• A flat and approachable organization.
• A truly diverse, fun-loving, and global work culture.

S YNECHRON'S DIVERSITY & INCLUSION STATEMENT

Diversity & Inclusion are fundamental to our culture, and Synechron is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and is an affirmative action employer. Our Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) initiative 'Same Difference' is committed to fostering an inclusive culture - promoting equality, diversity and an environment that is respectful to all. We strongly believe that a diverse workforce helps build stronger, successful businesses as a global company. We encourage applicants from across diverse backgrounds, race, ethnicities, religion, age, marital status, gender, sexual orientations, or disabilities to apply. We empower our global workforce by offering flexible workplace arrangements, mentoring, internal mobility, learning and development programs, and more.

All employment decisions at Synechron are based on business needs, job requirements and individual qualifications, without regard to the applicant's gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, ethnicity, disabled or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.