DevOps Automation Engineer

Sapiens International; Old Toronto; Remote; CAD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a skilled DevOps Automation Engineer to join their North America team. This exciting role involves developing automation scripts, managing CI/CD pipelines, and implementing Infrastructure as Code using tools like Terraform and Ansible. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in cloud technologies such as AWS and Azure, coupled with excellent problem-solving and communication skills. Join a forward-thinking company that values diverse perspectives and is committed to innovation in the insurance software solutions space. This is your chance to make a significant impact in a collaborative environment dedicated to operational excellence.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in a DevOps role focused on automation.
• Strong understanding of cloud infrastructure and automation tools.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain automation scripts for CI/CD and infrastructure.
• Design and optimize CI/CD pipelines to enhance deployment speed.

Skills

DevOps Automation

Infrastructure as Code (IaC)

CI/CD Pipeline Management

Monitoring & Performance Tuning

Scripting Languages (Python, Bash, PowerShell)

Security & Compliance

Problem-Solving

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science

Tools

Terraform

Ansible

Jenkins

GitLab CI

Azure DevOps

AWS

Azure

Job description

DevOps Automation Engineer

Location: Remote

Job Description:

Sapiens is on the lookout for a DevOps Automation Engineer to become a key player in our North America team. If you're a seasoned DevOps Automation Engineer pro and ready to take your career to new heights with an established, globally successful company, this role could be the perfect fit.

This position will be part of Sapiens’ CTIO division.

Key Responsibilities:

• Automation Design & Implementation: Develop and maintain automation scripts and tools to support continuous integration, continuous delivery (CI/CD), and infrastructure management.
• Infrastructure as Code (IaC): Implement IaC using tools such as Terraform, Ansible, or CloudFormation to manage and provision cloud and on-premises infrastructure.
• CI/CD Pipeline Management: Design and optimize CI/CD pipelines to improve deployment speed and quality, utilizing tools like Jenkins, GitLab CI, or Azure DevOps.
• Monitoring & Performance Tuning: Set up and manage monitoring solutions to ensure system health and performance. Analyze and resolve issues related to system performance and availability.
• Collaboration & Communication: Work closely with development and operations teams to understand requirements and provide technical guidance. Facilitate knowledge sharing and best practices around DevOps and automation.
• Documentation: Create and maintain comprehensive documentation for automation processes, configurations, and standard operating procedures.
• Security & Compliance: Ensure that automated processes adhere to security best practices and compliance requirements.
• Continuous Improvement: Stay current with industry trends and emerging technologies. Recommend and implement improvements to existing processes and tools.

Qualifications:

• Experience: 5+ years of experience in a DevOps or similar role with a focus on automation.
• Technical Skills:
  • Extensive experience in infrastructure implementation, automation, deployment, documenting and maintenance of Client/Server, web-based applications in multi-tiered architecture, Internet/Intranet infrastructure, and clustered environments.
  • Experienced with Azure and AWS IaaS/PaaS Configuration and Administration of Cloud Resources.
  • Strong understanding of commonly used process/services WAF, Azure PaaS Services viz. SQL PaaS, Azure/Lambda Functions, AKS/EKS, ACR/ECR, API Management, etc.
  • Experienced with VM Build & Management from VHD, establishes policy and ability to create policy.
  • Experience in Security, Compliance, Vulnerability management.
  • Experience with automation tools (e.g., Jenkins, GitLab CI, Ansible, ArgoCD, Azure DevOps, etc.)
  • Implementation, maintenance and troubleshooting in the following infrastructure practices: backup, ASR, firewall management, Load balancing, Application gateway, WAF, etc.
  • Knowledge with Azure Key Vault/AWS Secrets Manager and Azure Storage/AWS S3.
  • Should have knowledge and work experience in Incident Management + Change Management (Planning and Execution) On-call Escalation.
  • In-depth knowledge on Active Directory, disaster recovery and backup solution.
  • Excellent troubleshooting skills on Windows and Linux operating system.
  • Good knowledge of Microsoft Windows OS technology including AD Forest, Domains, Trusts, DNS, Organizational Units.
  • Experienced Linux Administrator.
  • Experience and in-depth knowledge on DFS, FRS and Folder redirection.
  • Basic Networking skills related to DNS & domain management.
  • Awareness of ITIL Framework.
  • Possess good team-management and leadership qualities.
  • Proficiency in scripting languages (e.g., Python, Bash, PowerShell).
• Education: Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field, or equivalent experience.
• Soft Skills:
  • Strong problem-solving and analytical skills.
  • Excellent communication and collaboration abilities.
  • Ability to work independently and manage multiple tasks effectively.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Certifications related to DevOps or cloud technologies (e.g., AWS Certified DevOps Engineer, Azure DevOps Solutions Expert).
• Experience with microservices architecture and serverless computing.

About Sapiens:

Sapiens International Corporation (NASDAQ and TASE: SPNS) is a global leader in intelligent insurance software solutions. With Sapiens’ robust platform, customer-driven partnerships, and rich ecosystem, insurers are empowered to future-proof their organizations with operational excellence in a rapidly changing marketplace. We help insurers harness the power of AI and advanced automation to support core solutions for property and casualty, workers’ compensation, and life insurance, including reinsurance, financial & compliance, data & analytics, digital, and decision management. Sapiens boasts a longtime global presence, serving over 600 customers in more than 30 countries with its innovative SaaS offerings. Recognized by industry experts and selected for the Microsoft Top 100 Partner program, Sapiens is committed to partnering with our customers for their entire transformation journey and is continuously innovating to ensure their success.

At Sapiens, we are dedicated to building a diverse, equitable, and inclusive work environment. We believe that diverse perspectives, backgrounds, and experiences make us stronger and more innovative. We are committed to creating a culture where every individual is valued and can thrive regardless of their race, ethnicity, gender, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, disability, or any other characteristic.

Sapiens is an E-Verified & Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action Employer. 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.