DevOps Engineer

hackajob; Houston (TX); Hybrid; USD 86,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading software company is seeking a DevOps Engineer to join their SaaS team in Houston, TX. In this role, you will design, build, and maintain the infrastructure for the Control M SaaS platform. Applicants should have over 3 years of DevOps experience, strong Python skills, and familiarity with cloud services, particularly AWS. Competitive salary ranges from $86,000 to $130,000 annually, along with a hybrid work model offering flexibility.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in a DevOps role.
• Strong scripting experience, particularly with Python.
• Experience designing and developing SaaS architectures on AWS.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop new services and processes for SaaS solutions.
• Plan, design, and build SaaS infrastructure and operational engines.
• Transform backend server architectures into cloud‑based SaaS solutions.

Skills

DevOps

Python

AWS Architectures

Docker

Kubernetes

Helm

Jenkins

CloudFormation

Terraform

CI/CD

Tools

CloudFormation

Terraform

Datadog

Job description

hackajob has partnered with BMC Software to support the growth of its SaaS engineering teams, connecting experienced DevOps engineers with high impact roles building and scaling enterprise grade SaaS platforms.

Location: Houston, TX, USA Hybrid (3 days on-site / 2 days remote)

Salary: $86,000 – $130,000 per annum

Role Overview

We are looking for a DevOps Engineer to join a high-performing SaaS team responsible for taking BMC’s products to the next level of cloud native SaaS delivery. In this role, you will help design, build, and maintain the infrastructure and operational backbone of the Control M SaaS platform, using modern DevOps and cloud technologies.

You will work closely with cross‑functional teams including engineering, QA, and support, contributing to highly scalable, reliable, and secure SaaS solutions used at enterprise scale.

Key Responsibilities

• Design and develop new services and processes for SaaS solutions
• Plan, design, and build SaaS infrastructure, operational engines, and deployment strategies
• Transform sophisticated backend server architectures into cloud‑based SaaS solutions
• Maintain existing SaaS codebases, including troubleshooting and resolving production issues
• Contribute to next‑generation technologies, products, and solutions for a new data platform
• Develop, improve, and adopt modern CI/CD pipelines and automation practices
• Collaborate with application development, QA, and support teams across the organisation

You’ll Bring

• 3+ years of experience in a DevOps role
• Strong scripting experience, particularly with Python
• Experience designing and developing SaaS architectures on AWS
• Hands‑on experience with Docker, Kubernetes, Helm, and Jenkins
• Experience with Infrastructure as Code tools such as CloudFormation and Terraform
• Solid understanding of automation, CI/CD, and DevOps best practices
• Strong problem solving skills with an investigative mindset
• Excellent communication, collaboration, and teamwork skills

Nice to Have

• Experience with operational and observability tools such as Datadog
• Exposure to the full development lifecycle, from design to production
• Experience working at very large scale within a global enterprise environment

Why Apply?

At BMC Software, you’ll work on enterprise scale SaaS platforms, collaborating with experienced DevOps and engineering teams while using modern cloud and automation technologies. This is an opportunity to grow your DevOps expertise, influence platform evolution, and contribute to products used by customers worldwide.

Seniority level

• Mid‑Senior level

Employment type

• Full‑time

Job function

• IT Services and IT Consulting and Software Development

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