Dev Ops Engineer

Acuity Inc.; United States; Remote; USD 84,000 - 135,000; Full time

Job summary

Acuity Inc. in Cork, Ireland, is hiring a DevOps Engineer to design and implement robust DevOps practices for the Q-SYS platform.

You will collaborate with software and firmware engineers to support automated build, test, and deployment workflows, with a focus on scalability and reliability. You will contribute to remote monitoring and AI-enabled management tools, stay current with cloud-native methodologies, and help streamline release processes across Fortune 100 environments and large-scale

Qualifications

• BS degree in computer science, electrical or computer engineering or equivalent.
• Strong scripting in Groovy, JavaScript, Python and Linux shell.
• Automation-first DevOps approach with Azure expertise.
• Experience with Azure DevOps, Docker, Kubernetes and Helm.
• IaC with Terraform/Bicep and experience with Ansible, Puppet or Chef.
• Git-based source control and CI/CD pipelines for microservices on Azure.
• Monitoring with Grafana/Prometheus/Elasticsearch and secure software delivery.

Responsibilities

• Assist in building scalable automated build and test infrastructure.
• Streamline deployment workflows for software and SQA teams.
• Improve deployment processes to reduce downtime and boost efficiency.
• Stay current with DevOps trends and automation tech.
• Collaborate with teams to integrate new features and releases.
• Document deployment processes and procedures for the team.
• Support decision making on software releases and coordinate with release teams.

Skills

Groovy scripting

JavaScript

Python

Linux shell scripting

DevOps mindset

Linux development workflow

Azure

Azure DevOps

Docker

Kubernetes

Helm

Terraform

Bicep

Ansible

Puppet

Chef

GitHub

Git

SAST

SCA

DAST

Grafana

Prometheus

Elasticsearch

Education

B.S. in Computer Science / Electrical Engineering / Computer Engineering

Tools

Docker

Kubernetes

Helm

Terraform

Bicep

Jenkins

RabbitMQ

GitHub

Bitbucket

Job description

Acuity Inc. (NYSE: AYI) is a market-leading industrial technology company. We use technology to solve problems in spaces, light and more things to come. Through our two business segments, Acuity Brands Lighting (ABL) and Acuity Intelligent Spaces (AIS), we design, manufacture, and bring to market products and services that make a valuable difference in people's lives. We achieve growth through the development of innovative new products and services, including lighting, lighting controls, building management solutions, and an audio, video and control platform. We focus on customer outcomes and drive growth and productivity to increase market share and deliver superior returns. We look to aggressively deploy capital to grow the business and to enter attractive new verticals. Acuity Inc. is based in Atlanta, Georgia, with operations across North America, Europe and Asia. The Company is powered by approximately 13,000 dedicated and talented associates. Visit us at .

Job Summary

You will contribute to the design, development, and implementation of robust DevOps practices that keep us ahead of the curve using Azure technologies. You will work in close collaboration with an experienced team of software and firmware engineers to develop and support our Q-SYS platform. Our customer applications range from the boardrooms of Fortune 100 companies to the vast expanses of airports, sports stadiums, and theme parks. Your contributions will support our Q-SYS Reflect Enterprise Manager, a state-of-the-art remote monitoring and management web platform that harnesses the latest AI technologies, as well as our overall Q-SYS platform. This position is based in Cork, Ireland.

Key Tasks & Responsibilities (Essential Functions)

• Assist in development of our automated build and test infrastructure, with a strong focus on scalability,performance, and reliability
• Improve and streamline the development and deployment workflow for our software Dev and SQA teams
• Continuous improvements to the deployment process to increase efficiency and reduce downtime
• Stay up to date with emerging trends and technologies in DevOps and automation
• Collaborate with development teams to ensure smooth integration of new features and releases
• Develop and maintain documentation for deployment processes and procedures
• Core responsibilities will include supporting decisions on releasing our software to the public andcoordinating with the broader release team

Skills and Minimum Experience Required

• B.S. in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering or equivalent
• Excellent scripting skills in Groovy, JavaScript, Python and Linux shell script
• Automation-focused DevOps perspective
• Background in Linux software development workflow and tools
• Background in Linux administration and application deployment
• Strong background in Azure cloud platform
• Excellent knowledge in Azure DevOps
• Experience with containerization technologies such as Docker, Kubernetes and Helm to manage Kubernetes
• Experience with IaC tool - Bicep/Terraform (Bicep preferred)
• Experience with automation tools such as Ansible, Puppet, and Chef
• Experience in SCM tools like GitHub, Bitbucket or any git-based tools
• Experience in integration and implementation of security tools in pipelines for SAST, SCA, and DAST is preferred
• Experience in Grafana, Prometheus, Elasticsearch, or other monitoring/logging tools
• Experience with continuous integration and deployment of a microservice-based enterprise cloud application. Our platform is based on Azure Cloud, Docker, Kubernetes, Terraform, Bicep, Jenkins, RabbitMQ, and other standard tools.

We value diversity and are an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will be considered for employment without regards to race, color, age, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, ethnicity or national origin, disability, pregnancy, religion, covered veteran status, protected genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Accommodation in the Application Process: Acuity Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. It complies with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and other applicable laws requiring reasonable accommodation of persons with disabilities in employment. This includes the provision of reasonable accommodation in the application process. If you believe you need reasonable accommodation to assist with our online application system or any aspect of the application process, please contact Human Resources at , and select option 4. Please be prepared to identify the requisition / position applied for and the aspect of the application process for which you believe accommodation is needed. The company will engage in an interactive process with you to better understand the request and to determine whether reasonable accommodation is needed and available.

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