DevOps Engineer
Location: Englewood, CO
Job Type: Contract
Company: IDR
Category: Development and Architecture
Job Description Apply Now
The role of a DevOps Engineer is critical to driving automation, optimizing CI/CD processes, and enhancing software delivery pipelines across dynamic business environments. As a DevOps Engineer, you will work collaboratively with cross-functional teams to streamline software development, deployment, and operations, ensuring high-quality, scalable, and efficient release cycles. This position requires deep technical expertise in containerization, continuous integration, and automation tools. The DevOps Engineer will also play a key role in supporting and improving existing platforms, particularly focusing on orchestration technologies such as Kubernetes, Rancher, and Docker, as well as automation for API management platforms like APIGEE.
Joining our team as a DevOps Engineer offers a unique opportunity to contribute to a forward-thinking and team-oriented culture. You will engage with innovative technologies and best practices, facilitating seamless software integration and delivery across multiple business units. The DevOps Engineer position is ideal for professionals who enjoy problem-solving, collaborating on complex technical challenges, and driving progress through automation and process improvement. The work environment emphasizes collaboration, continuous learning, and growth, making it an excellent setting for technology professionals seeking both advancement and stability.
Working in Englewood, CO, provides access to a vibrant tech community and an excellent quality of life, making it an attractive location for professionals in the DevOps field. The company’s commitment to employee well-being, professional development, and inclusive practices ensures a supportive environment for all team members.
DevOps Engineer - Summary- Responsible for managing, optimizing, and automating CI/CD tools and processes across multiple business units.
- Facilitates collaboration between development, operations, and quality assurance teams to ensure seamless software delivery.
- Provides technical guidance on automation toolsets and supports platforms including Kubernetes, Rancher, Docker, and APIGEE.
- Leads the research and implementation of open-source technologies to solve automation challenges.
- Oversee the management and optimization of CI/CD pipelines and tools, ensuring consistent and reliable software integration and delivery.
- Collaborate with various business units and cross-functional teams to design and implement innovative solutions that enhance software development and deployment.
- Provide expertise on CI/CD practices, automation frameworks, and DevOps culture, with a focus on APIGEE platform integration.
- Support and enhance existing development and deployment platforms, including Kubernetes, Rancher, and Docker, ensuring they meet organizational needs.
- Identify, research, and implement open-source technologies that improve automation and address emerging technical challenges.
- Offer technical guidance and mentorship to other team members, fostering a culture of continuous improvement and learning.
- Maintain up-to-date documentation of processes, tools, and best practices to enable knowledge sharing and process consistency.
- Competitive compensation package with transparent pay structure.
- Comprehensive benefits including medical, dental, vision, and life insurance.
- Employee Stock Ownership Program.
- Opportunities for professional growth within an industry-leading organization.
- Team-oriented culture that values innovation and collaboration.
- Strong hands-on experience with containerization and orchestration tools such as Docker, Kubernetes, and Rancher.
- Proficiency in CI/CD tools and methodologies including Gitlab CI, Jenkins, and Helm.
- Solid understanding of software development frameworks and languages such as Spring, Java, Golang, PHP, and Python.
- Familiarity with Linux operating systems and Bash scripting for automation and deployment tasks.
- Bachelor’s degree in computer science, engineering, or a related field.
- At least 8-10 years of experience in IT or related technical roles.
- Demonstrated expertise in building, managing, and optimizing CI/CD pipelines.
- Experience working with container-based environments and orchestration platforms.
- Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to implement innovative solutions.
- Excellent communication and teamwork abilities, with a proactive approach to collaboration and knowledge sharing.
- Dedication to continuous learning and staying current with industry trends and best practices in DevOps.
- Work in a supportive and inclusive culture recognized for excellence in staffing and employee development.
- Benefit from the company’s long-standing reputation for innovation and service within the technology sector.
- Be part of a team that values diversity and upholds equal opportunity employment standards.
- Legal Disclaimer: All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran. IDR is subject to certain governmental recordkeeping and reporting requirements for the administration of civil rights laws and regulations. In order to comply with these laws, we invite employees to voluntarily self-identify their race or ethnicity, gender, and veteran status (if applicable). Submission of this information is voluntary and refusal to provide it will not subject you to any adverse treatment. The information obtained will be kept confidential and may only be used in accordance with the provisions of applicable laws, executive orders, and regulations, including those that require the information to be summarized and reported to the federal government for civil rights enforcement. You may access this form here.
If you are passionate about DevOps, automation, and making a tangible impact on organizational success, we encourage you to apply now by clicking the job application button and join our team as a DevOps Engineer.