SCA Health · 8 hours ago
Senior DevOps Engineer
Birmingham, AL
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
$127K/yr - $127K/yr
3+ years expSCA Health is a healthcare organization focused on redefining specialty care through accessible, patient-centered practice solutions. The Senior DevOps Engineer will be responsible for the architecture, implementation, and management of CI/CD pipelines and related cloud infrastructure, while also mentoring junior engineers and driving process improvements.
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Responsibilities
Design DevOps strategy: Recommend and implement a comprehensive DevOps strategy that aligns with business goals, including migration and tool integration
Architect CI/CD pipelines: Design robust and secure CI/CD pipelines using Azure Pipelines (or GitHub Actions) to automate the entire software development lifecycle, from code commit to deployment
Implement Infrastructure as Code (IaC): Use tools like Terraform or Bicep to provision and manage Azure cloud resources consistently and repeatably
Containerization and orchestration: Architect and manage containerized application deployments using Docker and orchestration platforms like Azure Kubernetes Service (AKS)
Build and maintain automation: Create and maintain automated tools and scripts using languages like PowerShell, Bash, or Python to streamline deployment processes and reduce manual intervention
Establish release management workflow: Define and implement best practices for release management, including approval gates and separation of duties for critical deployments
Optimize pipelines: Continuously improve CI/CD pipelines to increase speed, stability, and security, and to reduce cost
Troubleshoot and resolve issues: Act as a subject matter expert for complex CI/CD and infrastructure-related issues, performing root cause analysis to prevent future incidents
Embed security: Integrate security practices into every phase of the DevOps workflow (Shift-Left Security), from planning to maintenance
Manage secrets: Ensure secrets, keys, and certificates are not hardcoded but are securely managed using Azure Key Vault
Implement security controls: Configure security measures like IP allowlisting, Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA), and branch policies in Azure DevOps
Scan for vulnerabilities: Integrate security scanning tools, such as GitHub Advanced Security for Azure DevOps, into pipelines to identify vulnerabilities in code and dependencies
Continuous monitoring: Implement and manage monitoring, logging, and alerting systems using tools like Azure Monitor and Log Analytics to ensure the high availability and performance of applications and infrastructure
Analyze system feedback: Develop and implement feedback mechanisms to route system performance and error data back to the development teams for continuous improvement
Performance optimization: Use monitoring data to proactively identify bottlenecks and optimize system and application performance
Collaborate across teams: Work with software development, QA, security, and IT operations teams to ensure smooth integration and deployment
Provide technical leadership: Mentor junior DevOps engineers on best practices, tools, and Azure technologies
Drive adoption of new tech: Stay current with emerging cloud technologies and DevOps methodologies, and recommend their adoption where appropriate
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in computer science, Information Technology, or related field (or equivalent work experience)
3+ years in programming
2+ years of experience of using build and deployment tools (ex: Docker)
1+ years in DevOps automation across various technologies
Proven experience as a DevOps Engineer with a focus on Microsoft Azure
Strong knowledge of Azure services, VMs, Azure Kubernetes Service (AKS), Azure Functions, and Azure SQL Database
Proficiency in scripting languages like PowerShell, Python, or Bash
Hands-on experience with Azure DevOps, Jenkins, or other CI/CD tools
Familiarity with containerization and orchestration tools like Docker and Kubernetes
Understanding of infrastructure as code (IaC) principles and tools (e.g., ARM templates, Terraform)
Knowledge of security best practices, compliance standards, and monitoring tools
Excellent problem-solving skills and attention to detail
Strong communication and collaboration skills
Preferred
Microsoft Certified: Azure Administrator Associate
Microsoft Certified: Azure DevOps Engineer Expert
Microsoft Certified: Azure Solutions Architect Expert
Benefits
Medical, dental, and vision coverage
401k plan with company match
Paid time off
Life and disability insurance
Company
SCA Health
SCA Health is a national surgical and practice management company serving over two million patients each year at more than 370 clinical locations and 250 physician practice clinics.
10001+ employees
H1B Sponsorship
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Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$25.75M2017-02-21Acquired
2013-11-08IPO
2011-10-05Seed· $0.75M
Leadership Team
Brian J Rye
Group CEO Melbourne Surgery Center/SCA and Orlando Center for Outpatient Surgery/SCA
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Tim Szott
Market Vice President
Recent News
2025-05-17
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