Devops Engineer

Foxconn Industrial Internet; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Foxconn Industrial Internet is looking for a DevOps Engineer to design and manage database architecture, CI/CD infrastructures, and oversee platform services. The role requires strong expertise in SQL Server and experience with Docker and Linux/Windows server management.

Ideal candidates should possess a Bachelor's degree in Computer Science and have 3+ years of hands-on experience in database administration, ensuring compliance with security requirements. Join us to work in an innovative and equal opportunity environment.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in database administration with SQL Server expertise.
• Bachelor's in Computer Science or a related field.
• Hands-on experience with CI/CD pipeline maintenance.

Responsibilities

• Design and manage SQL Server database architecture including high availability.
• Build and maintain CI/CD pipelines for automated workflows.
• Manage on-premises platform infrastructure including Redis clusters and Docker.

Skills

SQL Server architecture

T-SQL optimization

CI/CD pipeline design

Linux administration

Docker containerization

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science

Relevant technical discipline

Tools

Jenkins

GitLab CI

Azure DevOps Pipelines

Docker

Job description

Job Description

The DevOps Engineer designs and manages database architecture, CI/CD pipeline infrastructure, and on-premises platform services across all Business Units. This role owns advanced performance optimization, disaster recovery strategy, and platform infrastructure including Redis, MinIO, and Kafka. The DevOps Engineer provides oversight of Linux/Windows server infrastructure and security compliance.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Design and manage SQL Server database architecture including high availability (AlwaysOn, Log Shipping, Mirroring), replication, and capacity planning
• Own advanced database performance optimization — query tuning, index strategy, partitioning, and resource utilization
• Design, build, and maintain CI/CD pipelines for automated build, test, and deployment workflows across environments
• Architect, deploy, and manage on-premises platform infrastructure including Redis clusters, MinIO storage, Kafka brokers, and Docker containers
• Architect and maintain disaster recovery procedures, validate RPO/RTO, and conduct regular DR testing
• Evaluate, prototype, and introduce new technologies — including platform services (Redis, MinIO, Kafka, RabbitMQ) — in on-premises environments
• Coordinate with Software Engineers on database design, schema optimization, and deployment strategies
• Provide oversight of Linux and Windows server infrastructure and security compliance
• Lead root cause analysis and remediation for critical database and infrastructure incidents
• Define and maintain database standards, naming conventions, and operational procedures for the team
• Support compliance audits and ensure database systems meet regulatory and corporate security requirements
• Perform other duties as assigned

Required (Qualifications)

• SQL Server architecture — high availability, performance tuning, and capacity planning
• T‑SQL optimization, indexing strategies, query plan analysis, and database internals
• CI/CD pipeline design and maintenance (Jenkins, GitLab CI, Azure DevOps Pipelines)
• Linux (RHEL/Ubuntu) and Windows Server administration
• Database disaster recovery planning, testing, and execution
• Docker containerization in on-premises environments

Preferred

• Microsoft certifications in SQL Server or Azure Data (DP-300 or equivalent)
• Hands‑on experience with on-premises platform services (Redis, MinIO, Kafka, RabbitMQ, Elasticsearch)
• Experience with database automation using PowerShell, dbatools, or similar scripting tools
• Experience with other database platforms (PostgreSQL, Oracle) in addition to SQL Server
• Knowledge of ITIL framework and service management practices

Education and Experience

Required

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related technical discipline
• 3+ years of experience in database administration with hands‑on SQL Server and CI/CD pipeline expertise

Preferred

• Master’s degree or relevant certifications
• 5+ years with experience managing on-premises platform infrastructure at scale

Foxconn Assembly, LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE). All qualified candidates will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, or marital status in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws.

Foxconn Assembly, LLC participates in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S.