SummaryLead DevOps Engineer Job DescriptionAs the Lead DevOps Engineer, you will play a crucial role as a technical leader, overseeing the design, implementation, and management of our cloud environment. Your primary responsibility will be to lead a team of skilled cloud/devops engineers, fostering collaboration with cross-functional teams to ensure the successful delivery of innovative cloud-based solutions. Your expertise will be instrumental in optimizing cloud automation, processes, performance, fortifying security measures, and driving continuous improvement within our dynamic cloud environment.Areas of Responsibility
Design and implement scalable, secure, and highly available cloud infrastructure solutions, adhering to best practices and industry standards.
Lead and mentor a team of cloud/devops engineers, offering technical guidance, conducting performance evaluations, and cultivating a culture of collaboration and excellence.
Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including architecture, software developers, DevOps, and security, to design and implement cloud-based solutions aligned with business objectives.
Automate cloud infrastructure provisioning, configuration management, and deployment processes using Infrastructure-as-Code (IaC) tools like Terraform.
Monitor cloud infrastructure performance, troubleshoot issues, and ensure timely incident resolution by collaborating with support and operations teams as needed.
Optimize and fine-tune cloud environments to ensure maximum performance, cost efficiency, and scalability.
Implement and enforce cloud security measures, including identity and access management, data encryption, and vulnerability assessments, to safeguard the integrity of cloud services.
Stay abreast of emerging cloud technologies and industry trends, evaluating their potential impact on the company's cloud strategy.
Actively participate in developing and maintaining disaster recovery and business continuity plans for cloud-based services (SLAs).
Collaborate with cloud service providers and vendors, ensuring compliance with service-level agreements.
Contribute to the continuous improvement of development processes, tools, and methodologies to enhance overall cloud service delivery.
Education
BA/BS in Computer Science or equivalent work experience
Requirements
Proven experience (5 - 10+ years) in systems and cloud engineering, with a focus on designing and managing scalable and secure cloud infrastructure, with minimum 4 years experience working with Azure
Strong understanding of cloud computing and hands-on experience of migrating workloads to Azure.
Extensive knowledge of cloud platforms such as AWS, Azure, or GCP, and hands-on experience with cloud services, virtualization, and containerization technologies.
Experience building cloud automation, including CD/CI pipelines.
Good scripting skills in PowerShell for Azure. Ability to create complex automation scripts
Experience of working with Virtual Machines, Azure Site Recovery, Azure Functions, Azure Automation, App Service, Scale Sets, Azure DevOps, Azure Policy, Azure Monitor, Azure Backup, Azure storage, Application Gateway, Azure DNS, Load Balancer.
Solid understanding of networking concepts, including TCP/IP, DNS, load balancing, and firewalls.
Expertise in creating/updating/maintaining IaC templates
Experience building High Availability/Fault Tolerant Systems
Experience working in an Agile SCRUM environment
Excellent troubleshooting and technical problem-solving skills
Experience with monitoring tools.
Experience with Windows and Linux platforms
Good working knowledge of Azure Policy and understanding of cloud governance.
Proficient at multitasking and proactive in work responsibilities
Additional Skills
Working knowledge of at least one configuration management tool, such as Ansible, Chef, and/or Puppet
Working experience with JavaScript Frameworks (Angular), RESTful APIs, JSON and XML
Hands-on experience with Kubernetes, automating its deployment and configuration(manifests/helm/Docker/etc.)
Possess an understanding of system testing including platform, integration, load testing.
Ability to write technical documentation (platform architecture, strategy, etc.)
Ability to work on multiple concurrent complex projects and to coordinate the work of others in the cloud environment.
Supervisory Responsibilities
This position may have supervisory responsibilities.
Driving Requirements
Driving is not an essential duty and function of this job.
Driving required on an as needed basis.
Travel Requirements
Travel required on an as needed basis.
Schedule Requirements
Ability to be flexible and willing to work extended hours when necessary
ResponsibilitiesThe Company is one of North America’s leading sales and marketing agencies specializing in outsourced sales, merchandising, category management and marketing services to manufacturers, suppliers and producers of food products and consumer packaged goods. The Company services a variety of trade channels including grocery, mass merchandise, specialty, convenience, drug, dollar, club, hardware, consumer electronics and home centers. We bridge the gap between manufacturers and retailers, providing consumers access to the best products available in the marketplace today.Position SummaryLead Engineer Software architects, designs, and develops software that support the business units (Sales, Marketing, HR, etc.) in the Company; systems and software include CRM, Business Intelligence, and other strategic custom software applications. The Lead Software Engineer serves as the project lead for small to mid-sized projects and primary point of contact for client stakeholders. Will manage stakeholders, gather requirements, design solutions, write and review code.Essential Job Duties and ResponsibilitiesSoftware Development
Design, develop, test, and deploy code for the Company's technology platforms
Work with leadership to develop a technology roadmap for specific projects and systems
Plan and execute efforts to address technical debt for legacy systems and processes
Share acquired skills/knowledge with team members and mentor junior engineers
Architect, develop and maintain services, business objects/APIs on .NET and SQL server platform
Work with many technologies and serves as the subject matter expert on select technologies or platforms
Engage directly with the business stakeholder and is the bridge between the business and the technical team
Guide the software development of custom application, CRM, business intelligence and IT strategic projects
Own small to mid-sized system
Project Leadership
Lead efforts to gather and convert Business Requirements into Functional Designs and Wireframes
Architect and develop solutions for complex business problems
Provide guidance to a team of software developers and testers
Develop and enforce software development best practices
Lead code reviews and technical exchange sessions
Manage the development and maintenance of technical documents
End User Support
Triage and troubleshoot issues with users
Support user training and onboarding activities
Supervisory ResponsibilitiesDirect ReportsHires, retains, trains, coaches, guides, directs, and develops direct reports using company-wide processes, tools and resourcesIndirect ReportsMay delegate work of others and provide guidance, direction and mentoring to indirect reportsTravel and/or Driving Requirements
Travel and Driving are not essential duties or functions of this job
Minimum QualificationsEducation Level: (Required) Bachelor's Degree or equivalent experienceField of Study/Area of Experience: Management Information Systems, Computer Science
3-5 years of experience in Microsoft Dynamics CRM
Significant and recent development experience and expertise C#, .NET, ASP.net, SQL, AJAX, JavaScript
Prior consulting experience is a big plus
Skills, Knowledge and Abilities
Ability to exercise sound judgment
Excellent written communication and verbal communication skills
Well-organized, detail-oriented, and able to handle a fast-paced work environment
Team building Skills
Analytical and research Skills
Strong computer skills including proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access, Outlook, and web-browsers
Good knowledge of related technologies such as WPF, ASP.NET, SQL, AJAX, JavaScript, HTML, CSS, Subversion, Hibernate, Spring
Environmental & Physical RequirementsOffice / Sedentary RequirementsIncumbent must be able to perform the essential functions of the job. Work is performed primarily in an office environment. Typically requires the ability to sit for extended periods of time (66%+ each day), ability to hear the telephone, ability to enter data on a computer and may also require the ability to lift up to 10 pounds.Additional Information Regarding The Company Job Duties and Job DescriptionsJob duties include additional responsibilities as assigned by one’s supervisor or other manager related to the position/department. This job description is meant to describe the general nature and level of work being performed; it is not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required for the position. The Company reserves the right at any time with or without notice to alter or change job responsibilities, reassign or transfer job position or assign additional job responsibilities, subject to applicable law. The company shall provide reasonable accommodations of known disabilities to enable a qualified applicant or employee to apply for employment, perform the essential functions of the job, or enjoy the benefits and privileges of employment as required by the law.Important InformationThe above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this position. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of associates so classified.The Company is committed to providing equal opportunity in all employment practices without regard to age, race, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, religion, physical or mental disability, or any other category protected by law. As part of this commitment, the Company shall provide reasonable accommodations of known disabilities to enable an applicant or employee to apply for employment, perform the essential functions of the job, or enjoy the benefits and privileges of employment as required by the law.Job Locations US-IL-ChicagoPrimary Posting Location : City ChicagoPrimary Posting Location : State/Province ILPrimary Posting Location : Postal Code 60601Primary Posting Location : Country USRequisition ID 2024-431633Position Type Full TimeCategory Professional: (IT, Finance, Legal, HR, Talent Acquisition, Administrative, Customer Service)Minimum USD $140,000.00/Yr.Maximum USD $160,000.00/Yr.
