Texas Health and Human Services ยท 13 hours ago
Azure DevOps Engineer
Austin, TX
Full-time
Hybrid
Mid, Senior Level
$8,488.33/mo - $11,833/mo
3+ years expTexas Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC) is committed to creating a positive impact in the lives of fellow Texans. They are seeking an Azure DevOps Engineer to focus on the development, maintenance, and configuration of Azure cloud technology solutions, ensuring the performance of mission-critical applications and guiding other developers in best practices.
Health Care
No H1B
Responsibilities
Introduces processes, tools and methodologies to balance needs throughout the software development life cycle on a cloud platform (Azure), from coding and deployment to maintenance and updates
Manages periodic reporting to management and customer on the performance of the application and improvements being applied or needed
Mentors and guides other developers for best SDLC, CI/CD practices in order to enhance the performance of the applications
Defines and sets development, test, release, update and support processes for DevOps operations
Implements procedures, processes, configurations, tools and guidelines for continuous improvement
Directs the work efforts of technical leads implementing and maintaining cloud-based systems in AWS, Azure, and GCP. Enables delivery of complex, highly technical systems critical to the agencies mission. Work involves hands-on implementation, analyzing user requirements, and problem analysis to implement cloud systems. Provides expertise and guidance to multiple simultaneous projects
Drives and leads initiatives across agency systems, other IT groups and other state entities that require coordinating, planning, and scheduling during strategic development and implementation stages. Prepares cloud architectural standards to direct the work of multiple groups and projects. Provides options in the determination and implementation of architectural solutions. Provides a design and implementation of new or revised methods that effectively meet agency needs
Articulates the current state and desired future state of an architecture, identifies gaps between the two states, and develops approaches to close any gaps. Collaborates with HHSC IT groups on recommendations. Assists in the preparation of information technology planning and justification. Serves as a leader in the organization's development of a cloud-based program
Qualification
Required
Deep and extensive knowledge of enterprise web architecture domains
Deep and extensive knowledge of Linux-based systems
Deep and extensive knowledge of Kubernetes containers
Deep and extensive knowledge of enterprise architecture disciplines
Experience in development, maintenance and configuration of Azure cloud technology solutions
Experience in Cloud Storage, Function App, Log Monitoring, Cloud Shell and Database performance maintenance
Ability to introduce processes, tools and methodologies to balance needs throughout the software development life cycle on a cloud platform (Azure)
Ability to manage periodic reporting to management and customer on the performance of the application and improvements being applied or needed
Ability to mentor and guide other developers for best SDLC, CI/CD practices
Ability to define and set development, test, release, update and support processes for DevOps operations
Ability to implement procedures, processes, configurations, tools and guidelines for continuous improvement
Ability to attend work on a regular and predictable schedule in accordance with agency leave policy
Knowledge of cloud-based services for AWS, Azure, and GCP
Knowledge of databases, including SQL and NoSQL data stores, e.g. Postgres
Knowledge of scripting, such as PowerShell, Python, or Perl
Knowledge of cloud delivery models: PaaS, SaaS, IaaS
Knowledge of automation of CI/CD and DevOps environment
Knowledge of agile (scrum) methodology and scrum ceremonies
Knowledge of open-source technology, software development and systems engineering
Knowledge of OpenStack, Linux/UNIX, Rackspace, Docker, etc
Knowledge of declarative languages (e.g., yaml, json, etc.)
Knowledge of architecture frameworks (e.g., TOGAF, SOA)
Skill in architecting services, including APIs and Web Services
Skill in systems design, programming, implementation and integration of complex distributed IT solutions
Skill in architecting modern web applications using one or more of the following: Node, ReactJS, Angular, Spring, Spring Boot, RDBMS
Ability to be adaptable and learn quickly
Ability to deliver work within defined schedules, cost and quality
Ability to coordinate multiple assignments, set priorities, and meet deadlines
Ability to communicate with a high level of effectiveness both verbally and in written formats
Ability to lead and provide direction to team members
Ability to lead the creation of best practices and procedures
One or more Cloud certifications such as Amazon Web Services (AWS) Certified Solutions Architect, or Microsoft Azure Architect Design
Preferred
Graduation from an accredited four-year college or university with major course work in Math, Science, or Computer Science related
At least 3 yrs of experience DevOps activities in the Cloud, such as CI/CD, testing and deployments
At least 3 yrs in software development
Experience in cloud platforms such as AWS, Azure or Google Cloud
Benefits
100% paid employee health insurance for full-time eligible employees
Defined benefit pension plan
Generous time off benefits
Numerous opportunities for career advancement
Company
Texas Health and Human Services
Texas Health and Human Services is an agency that focuses on improving health, safety and well-being.
10001+ employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Dr. Napoleon Broughton
Chief Executive Officer: Life Enhancement Solutions
John F. Palermo
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