Associate DevOps Engineer

Mission Statement:

Responsible for developing and executing a Development Operations (DevOps) strategy to ensure quality software deployments and overall application health and performance. Optimizes relationships between the development, quality assurance and IT operations teams. Promotes communication, integration, and collaboration for enhanced software development productivity. Develops infrastructure to incorporate latest technology best practices and improve operational performance. Requires broad technical knowledge and experience across a variety of IT areas, including infrastructure, development, operations, and quality assurance. An Entry Professional (P1) applies broad theoretical job knowledge typically obtained through advanced education. May require the following proficiency: Work is closely supervised. Problems faced are not typically difficult or complex. Explains facts, policies and practices related to job area.

Your Responsibilities:

• Set up and manage Azure servers for development, testing, and staging environments.

• Ensure consistency and reproducibility across environments.

• Apply OS and other major software patches in a timely manner.

• Install the company’s enterprise application, which consists of various components on different servers and workstations.

• Support development team to easily set up an environment for application development and troubleshoot configuration issues.

• Manage company’s enterprise application internal releases by generating, applying, and documenting patches.

• Administer large git repositories in Azure Repos with a well-defined policy in place.

• Optimize repository structure, and branching strategies and ensure efficient collaboration.

• Configure build, deployment, and DevSecOps pipelines for new versions.

• Collaborate with other DevOps team members on implementing automation solutions to eliminate manual and repetitive tasks.

• Innovate by exploring cutting-edge tools and technologies to optimize operational efficiency while managing costs effectively.

• Living Hitachi Energy’s core values of safety and integrity, which means taking responsibility for your own actions while caring for your colleagues and the business.

Your Background:

• Minimum Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Information Technology, or equivalent.

• Some experience in managing Windows Server on the Azure platform is preferred.

• Basic knowledge of Active Directory, DNS, DHCP, Reverse Proxy Servers, and other Windows networking technologies.

• Basic knowledge of continuous integration, delivery, software configuration, version control, and release management.

• Excellent verbal/written communication skills, and documentation skills for processes and procedures.

• Knowledge of web applications, API, and relational databases (SQL Server, MySQL, PostgreSQL).

• Basic programming knowledge including scripting (e.g. PowerShell, BASH) will be a plus.

• Ability to thrive in a fast, high-intensity, deadline-driven environment dealing with multiple projects with minimal guidance.

• A versatile team player with patience and the ability to handle high-pressure situations.