DevOps Engineer III

AmTrust Financial Services, Inc.; Cleveland (OH); On-site; USD 115,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

CKA certification a plus

Cloud certifications (AWS/Azure)

Job summary

AmTrust Financial Services, Inc. seeks an experienced cloud/container architect to design and implement containerization strategies and Kubernetes deployments across the enterprise.

You will collaborate with development, operations, and cloud providers to craft scalable migration plans and governance frameworks. The role requires 5+ years in the field, Kubernetes expertise (CKA preferred), and hands-on experience with at least one service mesh, cloud platforms (AWS/Azure), and modern CI/CD

Qualifications

• 5+ years of professional relevant experience
• Kubernetes experience (CKA preferred)
• Experience with at least one service mesh (Istio, Consul, etc.)
• Experience with Linux environments and services like Redis/ElasticSearch
• Familiar with logging/monitoring and alerting platforms (Prometheus, Alertmanager)
• Experience with AWS or Azure at an enterprise level
• Experience with CI/CD processes and technologies
• Degree in Information Technology / Computer Science or related field or equivalent experience

Responsibilities

• Implement containerization and Kubernetes capabilities with scalable architecture
• Collaborate with development, engineers, and cloud providers on migration strategies
• Lead architectural discussions to meet business requirements
• Engineer scalable, highly available solutions
• Coordinate with Developers and Operations to resolve integration challenges
• Recommend tools and methodologies with proofs-of-concept
• Break down complex systems into manageable subsystems
• Create and maintain technical documentation and use Git for versioning

Skills

Python

Go

JavaScript

Ruby

Security best practices

Education

Degree in IT/CS or related field

Tools

Kubernetes

Istio or Consul service mesh

Linux administration

Prometheus/Alertmanager

AWS

Azure

Git

CI/CD pipelines

Job description

Overview

Responsible for containerizing applications and migrating from a VM architecture. Maintains a solid understanding of AmTrust’s mission, vision, and values. Upholds the standards of the AmTrust organization.

Responsibilities

• Implement containerization and Kubernetes capabilities with documented architecture and configurations that can scale globally across the enterprise.
• Work with development, engineers, and cloud service providers to develop cloud adoption and migration strategies
• Drive architectural discussions in support of business requirements gathering, analysis, and design
• Engineer highly scalable and available solutions based on industry best practices and practical experience
• Collaborate with Developers, Systems Operations, and vendors as needed to solve integration challenges
• Recommend tools and methodologies to engineers, create proof‑of‑concept implementations for demonstration
• Break large complex systems into manageable subsystems and components, each of which can be managed by individuals or teams in a scalable manner
• Create and maintain technical documentation and utilize version control systems, such as Git

Qualifications

• Experience with installing and managing Kubernetes (CKA preferred)
• Experience with at least one service mesh platform (istio, consul, etc.)
• Experience with managing Linux environments, supporting applications such as Redis, ElasticSearch, etc.
• Familiar with Logging Monitoring and Alerting platforms such as Prometheus, and Alertmanager, etc.
• Experience in at least one of: python, go, javascript, or ruby.
• Experience with security hardening for compliance frameworks (CIS Benchmark, etc)
• Experience designing and working in AWS or Azure at an enterprise level
• Experience with Continuous Integration/Deployment processes and technologies
• A degree in Information Technology / Computer Science or related field or equivalent experience
• 5+ years of professional relevant experience

Preferred

• AWS certs, Azure certs, and/or Certified Kubernetes Administrator is a plus.

This job description is designed to provide a general overview of the requirements of the job and does not entail a comprehensive listing of all activities, duties, or responsibilities that will be required in this position. AmTrust has the right to revise this job description at any time.

The expected salary range for this role is $115,000-$150,000/year.

Please note that the salary information shown above is a general guideline only. Salaries are based upon a wide range of factors considered in making the compensation decision, including, but not limited to, candidate skills, experience, education and training, the scope and responsibilities of the role, as well as market and business considerations.

What We Offer

AmTrust Financial Services offers a competitive compensation package and excellent career advancement opportunities. Our benefits include: Medical & Dental Plans, Life Insurance, including eligible spouses & children, Health Care Flexible Spending, Dependent Care, 401k Savings Plans, Paid Time Off.

AmTrust strives to create a diverse and inclusive culture where thoughts and ideas of all employees are appreciated and respected. This concept encompasses but is not limited to human differences with regard to race, ethnicity, gender, sexual orientation, culture, religion or disabilities.

AmTrust values excellence and recognizes that by embracing the diverse backgrounds, skills, and perspectives of its workforce, it will sustain a competitive advantage and remain an employer of choice. Diversity is a business imperative, enabling us to attract, retain and develop the best talent available. We see diversity as more than just policies and practices. It is an integral part of who we are as a company, how we operate and how we see our future.