DevOps Engineer

Sphera

DevOps Engineer responsible for building, automating, and maintaining systems for software delivery at Sphera. Collaborating with engineering teams to optimize cloud-native applications and CI/CD processes.

Posted 7/7/2026full-timeRemote • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $112,000 - $178,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in designing and maintaining CI/CD pipelines, Infrastructure as Code, and cloud-native deployments, particularly in Azure environments. Proficient in automation, monitoring, and security best practices to enhance operational efficiency and reliability.

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CI/CD Pipeline DevelopmentInfrastructure as Code (IaC)Azure Cloud EngineeringContainerization and OrchestrationScripting and Automation

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Hard Skills

CI/CD Pipeline DevelopmentInfrastructure as Code (IaC)Scripting with PowerShellScripting with BashScripting with PythonContainerization with DockerOrchestration with KubernetesMonitoring with Azure MonitorVersion Control SystemsTroubleshooting Across Pipelines

Soft Skills

Strong Written CommunicationStrong Verbal Communication

Tools & Technologies

Azure DevOpsGitHub ActionsJenkinsTerraformBicepARM TemplatesPrometheusGrafanaLog AnalyticsCloud Security Fundamentals

Certifications & Qualifications

Active DoD Security Clearance

Industry Keywords

DevOpsPlatform EngineeringCloud EngineeringRegulated EnvironmentsHigh-Compliance Environments

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

AWSAzureCloudDockerGoogle Cloud PlatformGrafanaJenkinsKubernetesPrometheusPythonTerraform

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Design, implement, and maintain CI/CD pipelines to support automated build, test, deployment, and release processes.
Develop and manage Infrastructure as Code (IaC) using tools such as Terraform, Bicep, ARM templates, or similar technologies.
Collaborate with engineering teams to improve deployment workflows, release quality, and environment consistency across development, staging, and production.
Automate operational processes, including provisioning, configuration management, patching, scaling, and recovery procedures.
Support cloud-native and containerized application deployments across Azure and other cloud platforms as needed.
Maintain and improve development and deployment tooling, including source control integrations, artifact management, and pipeline orchestration.
Partner with Azure Platform Engineers to ensure infrastructure and platform services meet delivery, security, and operational requirements.
Work with Site Reliability Engineers and development teams to improve observability, resiliency, and incident response readiness.
Implement and maintain monitoring, logging, and alerting capabilities to support application and infrastructure health.
Embed security best practices into delivery pipelines, including secrets management, vulnerability scanning, policy enforcement, and access controls.
Support release planning and deployment readiness by validating environments, automating checks, and reducing manual handoffs.
Troubleshoot and resolve issues across build pipelines, deployment workflows, infrastructure, and runtime environments.
Document deployment processes, operational procedures, and engineering standards to improve consistency and maintainability.
Continuously identify opportunities to reduce toil, improve speed, and increase reliability through automation and process optimization.
Stay current with emerging DevOps tools, engineering practices, and cloud delivery trends.

Requirements

What you’ll need

U.S. citizen required; active DoD security clearance or ability to obtain and maintain one due to DLA enclave access.
Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Engineering, or a related field, or equivalent practical experience.
Minimum 3–5 years of experience in DevOps, platform engineering, cloud engineering, or related roles.
Hands-on experience building and maintaining CI/CD pipelines using tools such as Azure DevOps, GitHub Actions, Jenkins, or similar platforms.
Strong experience with Infrastructure as Code tools such as Terraform, Bicep, ARM templates, or equivalent.
Experience working in cloud environments such as Microsoft Azure, AWS, or GCP, with Azure strongly preferred.
Proficiency with scripting and automation using PowerShell, Bash, Python, or similar languages.
Experience with containerization and orchestration technologies such as Docker and Kubernetes.
Strong understanding of software delivery practices, version control systems, branching strategies, and release management.
Familiarity with monitoring and observability tools such as Azure Monitor, Log Analytics, Prometheus, Grafana, or similar platforms.
Understanding of cloud security fundamentals, including identity and access management, secrets handling, and secure configuration practices.
Strong troubleshooting skills across pipelines, infrastructure, applications, and networking layers.
Experience working in regulated or high-compliance environments (e.g., FedRAMP, DoD, or similar) is a plus.
Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to work effectively across technical and non-technical teams.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
Health Savings Account
Flexible Spending Account
401(k) Retirement Plan with Company Match
Life and Disability Insurance
Critical Illness Insurance
Accident Insurance
Hospital Indemnity Insurance
Paid Time Off and Holidays
Flexible Working Schedule