Sr DevOps Engineer

Job Description

Job Description

Our client is a leading software company specializing in track and trace solutions for the regulated agriculture industry, holding a dominant market position with mandated statewide use. Their platform combines advanced software with RFID technology and dedicated customer support to deliver industry-leading track-and-trace logistics solutions. Known for their innovative approach and strong growth trajectory, they offer a collaborative and fast-paced environment where technology drives business success.

As they continue to scale rapidly and expand into new markets, they are investing in strengthening their DevOps capabilities to support a robust, cloud-native infrastructure on Azure, ensuring high availability, performance, and security across their critical systems. Currently, they are looking to hire a Sr DevOps Engineer to join the team based out of Lakeland, FL.

Ideally, this will be a contract-to-hire position for someone who can work hybrid out of their Lakeland office. However, they could be open to direct-hire and remote with the expectation of travel to the Lakeland office on a monthly basis.

The Role You'll Play

As the Senior DevOps Engineer, you will be a key member of a lean, high-performing team responsible for managing and optimizing our Azure-based infrastructure, including AKS Kubernetes environments. You will partner with development, QA, and IT operations teams to automate deployments, enhance system reliability, and strengthen CI/CD pipelines across environments.

This role requires strong troubleshooting ability above all else, coupled with deep technical expertise, security awareness, and the ability to thrive in a fast-paced, collaborative environment. You'll also mentor junior staff and support mission-critical systems that power the industry's rapid growth and evolving business needs.

• Design, implement, and maintain scalable and reliable Azure-based DevOps infrastructure, including AKS and Kubernetes clusters.

• Build, manage, and optimize Infrastructure as Code (IaC) using Terraform to automate provisioning and configuration. (CloudFormation/ARM experience is a plus).

• Develop and maintain CI/CD pipelines using tools such as GitHub and Octopus Deploy to support rapid software delivery.

• Implement secure automation solutions across development, staging/UAT, and production environments.

• Manage cloud security/IAM, user roles, and integrate vulnerability assessment tools into CI/CD workflows.

• Monitor system health and performance using New Relic and other observability tools, proactively identifying and resolving issues.

• Troubleshoot complex production incidents, analyze logs, and implement effective solutions to minimize downtime.

• Collaborate closely with development teams, QA, and IT operations to ensure smooth deployment and integration of new features and services.

• Participate in on-call rotation (approx. once every 5-6 weeks), responding promptly to alerts and incidents to maintain system availability.

• Mentor and support junior team members, fostering a culture of continuous learning and improvement.

• Engage in regular team meetings and stand-ups, contributing to planning and prioritization of DevOps tasks.

Background Profile:

The ideal candidate will possess deep expertise in DevOps engineering with a strong focus on Azure cloud infrastructure, Kubernetes, and automation, combined with excellent troubleshooting and problem-solving skills.

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field.

• Minimum 5 years of experience in DevOps or systems engineering roles, with significant hands-on experience in Azure AKS and Kubernetes environments.

• Proven ability to design, implement, and maintain CI/CD pipelines using tools such as Terraform, Octopus Deploy, and GitHub.

• Strong scripting and automation skills, with experience in Infrastructure as Code (IaC) practices.

• Proficiency in Python, Bash, or PowerShell scripting for automation.

• Expertise in monitoring and performance tuning using tools like New Relic APM.

• Solid understanding of container orchestration, pod management, and troubleshooting Kubernetes clusters.

• Experience managing cloud infrastructure budgets and optimizing resource usage.

• Strong knowledge of networking, DNS, load balancing, firewalls, and cloud security principles.

• Experience with compliance/security standards (SOC 2, HIPAA, ISO 27001) preferred.

• Excellent analytical and troubleshooting skills, able to diagnose complex system issues and implement effective solutions.

• Strong communication skills, capable of collaborating within a small, tight-knit team and mentoring junior staff.

• Comfortable with on-call rotations and flexible work hours to support production environments.

• Experience working in fast-paced, high-growth environments is a plus.