Job Description

Role & Responsibilities :

Automation & Strategy

• Automate configuration management for development, QA, user acceptance, pre-production, and production environments.
• Recommend and implement software deployment strategies for successful deployment in any environment.
• Deploy and implement configuration management tools, code, and modules to streamline implementation and supportability.
  
  

Design & Development

• Build and optimize automation systems across the technology stack.
• Support testing automation systems and pipelines to integrate into CI/CD pipelines.
• Create self-service solutions for engineering departments to deliver technology services efficiently.
• Provide input into the architecture and technical leadership of the DevOps infrastructure.
  
  

Collaboration & Support

• Assist team members in using technologies for software development, testing, service provisioning, and management.
• Leverage reusable tools and patterns, such as reusable code and CI/CD pipeline tasks.
• Support engineering teams in implementing and maintaining infrastructure solutions and operational documentation.
  
  

Continuous Improvement & Best Practices

• Stay updated with industry best practices and trends in DevOps.
• Conduct research, test, and implement new metrics collection systems for software-based services and application development projects.
• Implement global entreprise level solutions for observability, monitoring & security solutions across the Assurant NZ tech stack
  
  

What Are The Requirements Needed For This Position

• Bachelors degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related STEM field (or equivalent experience).
• At least 5 years of experience in a DevOps role, preferably as a DevOps Engineer.
• Experience in automating the management of IT infrastructure.
• Proficiency in Windows environments, with Linux knowledge.
• Experience in configuring and automating monitoring tool systems and responses.
• Experience in software development with tools and languages such as C#, YAML, Python, PowerShell, Node.js, SQL.
• Experience of implementing on Azure Cloud Platform, ADO/GitHub Actions and/or other related DevOps services.
• Experience with monitoring tools such as Dynatrace, NewRelic, and Azure Monitor.
• Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to troubleshoot and resolve complex technical issues.
• Excellent communication skills, with the ability to work effectively in a team and collaborate with diverse stakeholders.
• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously and prioritize tasks effectively.
• Knowledge of best practices and trends in DevOps and continuous integration/continuous delivery (CI/CD) processes.
  
  

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