DevOps Engineer

Optomi; Columbus (OH); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Optomi, in partnership with a leading insurance organization, is seeking a Senior DevOps Engineer to join their team in Columbus, OH. This hands-on role focuses on building and improving AWS infrastructure as the organization migrates from on-premises to cloud.

You will design and implement Terraform-based infrastructure, CI/CD pipelines, policy-as-code, and operate with DevOps, Security, and Architecture teams while mentoring engineers.

Qualifications

• 5+ years in DevOps, Cloud/Infrastructure Engineering or related roles.
• Strong hands-on AWS experience and cloud migration background.
• Experience designing and implementing IaC with Terraform and CI/CD pipelines.

Responsibilities

• Design, architect, build, and maintain AWS cloud infrastructure.
• Develop and manage infrastructure using Terraform and IaC.
• Translate architecture requirements into scalable, working infrastructure.
• Build, maintain, and optimize CI/CD pipelines.
• Implement and maintain policy-as-code and governance practices.
• Automate manual infrastructure, deployment, and operational processes.
• Lead DevOps and infrastructure projects from planning to implementation.
• Mentor engineers and collaborate with Security, Architecture, and Cloud teams.

Skills

AWS

Terraform

CI/CD

Infrastructure as Code

Policy-as-code

Kubernetes

Cloud Engineering

DevOps

Automation

Security collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, IT, Engineering

Tools

ControlMonkey

Terraform (as a tool)

Kubernetes

Job description

Optomi, in partnership with a leading insurance organization, is seeking a Senior DevOps Engineer to join their team in Columbus, OH. This engineer will play a hands‑on role in building and improving AWS infrastructure as the organization continues its transition from on‑premises environments to the cloud.

The right candidate will have strong experience with AWS, Terraform, CI/CD, infrastructure automation, and policy‑as‑code, along with the ability to architect and build solutions rather than simply maintain existing environments. This person will also partner closely with Enterprise DevOps, Security, Architecture, and other technical teams while helping train and mentor engineers along the way.

What the right candidate will enjoy:

• Designing and building AWS infrastructure as the organization continues its move to the cloud
• Taking ownership of DevOps and infrastructure projects from architecture through implementation
• Working hands‑on with Terraform, CI/CD, automation, and policy‑as‑code
• Helping establish and improve DevOps and infrastructure standards across the organization
• Training and mentoring engineers and bringing the team along as new tools and practices are introduced
• Partnering with Enterprise DevOps, Security, Architecture, and other technical teams
• A hybrid schedule in Columbus, OH with only 2 days onsite per week

What type of experience does the right candidate have:

• 5+ years of experience in DevOps, Cloud Engineering, Infrastructure Engineering, or related roles
• Strong hands‑on AWS experience
• Extensive Terraform experience, including the ability to design, architect, and build infrastructure using Infrastructure as Code
• Strong experience building and maintaining CI/CD pipelines
• Strong understanding of DevOps practices, pipeline automation, and policy‑as‑code
• Hands‑on experience with cloud infrastructure automation
• Experience working in environments transitioning from on‑premises infrastructure to AWS
• Understanding of cloud architecture and the ability to translate architectural requirements into working infrastructure
• Experience with containers and Kubernetes
• Experience leading or driving DevOps and infrastructure projects from planning through implementation
• Ability to work independently and serve as a hands‑on infrastructure/DevOps resource
• Experience training, mentoring, or helping other engineers develop their DevOps skills
• Strong troubleshooting, communication, and collaboration skills
• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, IT, Engineering, or equivalent experience preferred

Nice to have:

• Hands‑on experience with ControlMonkey
• Experience with other Terraform management, orchestration, or policy tools
• Experience with configuration management and additional cloud automation technologies

What the responsibilities are of the right candidate:

• Design, architect, build, and maintain AWS cloud infrastructure
• Develop and manage infrastructure using Terraform and Infrastructure as Code
• Translate cloud architecture requirements into scalable, working infrastructure
• Build, maintain, and optimize CI/CD pipelines
• Implement and maintain policy‑as‑code and infrastructure governance practices
• Automate manual infrastructure, deployment, and operational processes
• Help drive the organization's transition from on‑premises infrastructure to AWS
• Lead and drive DevOps and infrastructure projects from planning through implementation
• Partner with the Enterprise DevOps team, Security, Architecture, and other technical teams
• Work alongside the existing Cloud Architect to execute and implement cloud infrastructure solutions
• Establish and maintain DevOps, cloud, and infrastructure best practices
• Utilize ControlMonkey to support Terraform and infrastructure management and automation
• Work with containers, Kubernetes, and other modern cloud technologies
• Troubleshoot cloud infrastructure, deployments, pipelines, and automation issues
• Train and mentor engineers on DevOps tools, infrastructure practices, and automation
• Help establish reusable patterns, standards, and processes for infrastructure and DevOps
• Participate in technical planning, architecture discussions, and project implementation
• Document infrastructure, automation processes, technical standards, and best practices
• Identify opportunities to improve cloud infrastructure, automation, reliability, and operational efficiency