DevOps Engineer

Itron, Inc.; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work schedule

401k matching

Employee stock purchase program

Paid vacation

Job summary

Itron, Inc. seeks a DevOps Engineer to design, build, and maintain cloud infrastructure, automation frameworks, and deployment pipelines powering our platform. You will partner with software engineering, product, and operations to deliver scalable, secure, and highly available solutions for utility and energy customers.

Success requires collaboration, accountability, and continuous improvement, with hands-on Docker/Kubernetes, Terraform, and AWS proficiency across production environments.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent practical experience in CS/IT/Engineering.
• 4+ years in DevOps, SRE, Cloud Engineering or related production roles.
• Hands-on Docker and containerization; AWS services proficiency.
• Experience with Terraform and reusable modules; CI/CD pipelines.

Responsibilities

• Design, implement, and improve CI/CD pipelines for faster, secure software delivery.
• Collaborate to design and optimize cloud-native infrastructure for growth.
• Own and support production environments with high availability and performance.
• Develop IaC using Terraform with reusable modules.
• Monitor, troubleshoot, and optimize cloud infra; automate repeatable tasks.
• Improve deployment strategies, system architecture, and readiness.
• Support security, compliance, and governance in cloud environments.
• Advocate continuous learning, accountability, and agile delivery.
• Partner with development teams to deliver reliable solutions for utility customers.

Skills

Docker

Kubernetes

AWS

CI/CD experience

Scripting (Python/Bash)

Terraform

Jenkins

GitHub Actions

Cloud monitoring

Agile / collaborative work

Education

Bachelor's degree in CS/IT/Engineering or equivalent

Tools

Terraform

Jenkins

GitHub Actions

AWS CodePipeline

Job description

Position Overview

The DevOps Engineer plays a critical role in designing, building, and maintaining the cloud infrastructure, automation frameworks, and deployment pipelines that power our technology platform. This individual partners closely with software engineering, product, and operations teams to deliver scalable, secure, and highly available solutions that support utility and energy customers. Success in this role requires a customer-centric mindset, strong technical expertise, continuous improvement, and a commitment to collaboration, accountability, and innovation.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Design, implement, and continuously improve CI/CD pipelines to accelerate software delivery while maintaining quality, security, and reliability.
• Collaborate with cross-functional engineering teams to design, deploy, and optimize cloud-native infrastructure solutions that support business growth and customer success.
• Own and support production-grade environments, ensuring high availability, resiliency, performance, and operational excellence.
• Develop and maintain Infrastructure as Code (IaC) solutions using Terraform and industry best practices.
• Monitor, troubleshoot, and optimize cloud infrastructure and services to proactively identify and resolve issues.
• Automate operational processes and repetitive tasks to improve efficiency, consistency, and scalability.
• Partner with development teams to enhance application deployment strategies, system architecture, and operational readiness.
• Support security, compliance, and infrastructure governance initiatives across cloud environments.
• Contribute to a culture of continuous learning, innovation, accountability, and agile delivery.
• Act as a trusted technical partner, helping deliver reliable solutions that enable utility customers to modernize and strengthen critical infrastructure.

Required Skills & Experience

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Engineering, or a related field, or equivalent practical experience.
• 4+ years of experience in DevOps, Site Reliability Engineering (SRE), Cloud Engineering, or a related role supporting production environments.
• Hands‑on experience with Docker and containerization technologies.
• Experience with container orchestration platforms, including Amazon ECS and/or Kubernetes (EKS).
• Strong knowledge of AWS services, including VPC, ECS, EKS, EC2, Route 53, S3, SQS, SNS, ElastiCache, OpenSearch, and AWS Transfer Family.
• Proven experience developing and managing Infrastructure as Code using Terraform, including creating and implementing reusable modules.
• Experience building and maintaining CI/CD pipelines using Jenkins, GitHub Actions, AWS CodePipeline, or similar technologies.
• Experience supporting and maintaining production infrastructure with a focus on reliability, scalability, and performance.
• Knowledge of cloud monitoring and security tools such as CloudWatch, CloudTrail, and GuardDuty.
• Proficiency in at least one scripting or programming language, such as Python, Bash, Groovy, or similar.
• Strong problem-solving, analytical, and troubleshooting skills.
• Ability to work effectively in a collaborative, agile environment and communicate technical concepts clearly to diverse stakeholders.
• Demonstrated commitment to accountability, customer focus, and delivering high-quality results.

Preferred Skills & Experience

• Experience supporting SaaS platforms and large-scale cloud‑native applications.
• Knowledge of observability, monitoring, and logging best practices.
• Experience implementing DevSecOps practices and cloud security frameworks.
• Familiarity with microservices architectures and distributed systems.
• Experience working within the Utilities, Energy, Infrastructure, Telecommunications, or related industries.
• Knowledge of application performance monitoring and incident management processes.
• AWS certifications (e.g., Solutions Architect, DevOps Engineer, SysOps Administrator) or equivalent cloud certifications.
• Experience optimizing infrastructure costs and improving operational efficiency.
• Passion for technology innovation and helping customers solve complex operational challenges.
• Demonstrated ability to thrive in a fast‑paced, growth‑oriented environment while fostering authentic and collaborative relationships.

Benefits Info:

This position also includes a competitive benefit package including; financial, social, health and wellbeing programs, paid vacation, 401k matching, employee stock purchase program, hybrid work schedule, and more!

Itron is committed to building an inclusive and diverse workforce and providing an authentic workplace experience for all employees. Itron is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. If you require an accommodation to apply, please contact a recruiting representative at 1-800-635-5461 or email [e-mail]. Itron is transforming how the world manages energy, water and city services. Our trusted intelligent infrastructure solutions help utilities and cities improve efficiency, build resilience and deliver safe, reliable and affordable service. With edge intelligence, we connect people, data insights and devices so communities can better manage the essential resources they rely on to live. Join us as we create a more resourceful world: www.itron.com Our broad solution portfolio allows our customers to better manage energy and water for a sustainable future. Our innovative, next-generation utility and smart‑city solutions help build resilient communities around the world. You can build your career here and do work that truly matters. Learn more about Itron here. 5000+ global employees Products and solutions deployed in 100+ countries Headquarters: Liberty Lake, Washington, USA Publicly traded: ITRI ESG goals and achievements Award-winning workplace Inclusion-first work culture Commitment to employee growth and development: iGrow program Employee resource groups*: iBelong program Paid internships, co‑op and apprenticeships Generous and flexible paid time off* *Variable by location or position Hear from our Employees @ Itron Careers Your safety and trust are important to us. We want to make you aware of an increase in fraudulent activity targeting job seekers. Learn more Itron is proud to be an Equal Opportunity, Affimation/Action Employer. If you require an accommodation to apply, please contact a recruiting representative at 1-800-635-5461 or email [e-mail].