DevOps Engineer IV

Planet DDS; Irvine (CA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading cloud solutions provider is seeking a DevOps Engineer IV to optimize cloud infrastructure, manage deployments, and improve processes. This mid-senior level role requires strong experience in Azure, DevOps, and Infrastructure as Code. Responsibilities include building the IaC platform with Terraform, modernizing the deployment pipeline, and ensuring cloud security. The ideal candidate will have extensive scripting experience, a relevant degree, and a collaborative mindset. This is a full-time position based in California.

Qualifications

• 8-11 years’ experience in Infrastructure as Code and CI/CD pipelines.
• Strong knowledge of Azure and experience with AWS and GCP.
• Scripting experience in Terraform, PowerShell, and Python.

Responsibilities

• Build out the IaC platform using Terraform.
• Modernize the deployment pipeline.
• Lead the team in implementing new technologies.

Skills

Infrastructure as Code

Scripting (Terraform, PowerShell, Python)

Application Security

Containerization

CI/CD Pipelines

Microsoft Azure

Linux

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science or related field

Tools

Terraform

Azure DevOps

Job description

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Planet DDS is a leading provider of a platform of cloud-based solutions that empowers growth‑minded dental businesses. With over 13,000 practices and 118,000 customers in North America, the company delivers a comprehensive suite of solutions including Denticon Practice Management, Cloud 9 Ortho Practice Management, and Apteryx Cloud Imaging. Planet DDS is dedicated to enabling dental support organizations (DSOs) and groups to grow and thrive with technology that delivers seamless integrations, improved workflows, and future‑proof scalability.

Job Overview

We are seeking a DevOps Engineer IV, passionate about cloud infrastructure and an expert in Azure, with hands‑on experience in DevOps, CI/CD, and IaC with Terraform. This highly visible role will work with engineering leaders across the company and a distributed team in the US, UK and Bangladesh supporting applications on Azure and AWS. The mission is to drive efficiency by optimizing cloud spend and influencing architecture.

Key Responsibilities

• Build out the IaC platform using Terraform
• Modernize the deployment pipeline
• Lead and guide the team in identifying and implementing new technologies
• Build and maintain highly available systems
• Participate in on‑call rotations supporting production applications
• Establish and maintain best practices for cloud security, compliance, and cost optimization
• Participate in code and design reviews to ensure quality and maintainability

Qualifications

• 8‑11 years’ experience providing Infrastructure as Code, scripted solutions for deploying software, application security, containerization, and creating CI/CD pipelines that ensure quality software delivery
• Strong knowledge of Azure (AWS and GCP experience a plus)
• At least 2 years’ experience in each of: Microsoft Azure, Azure DevOps, Microsoft Windows, Linux
• Strong background in scripting (Terraform, PowerShell, Python, Databases, etc.)
• Background in high‑quality software development and delivery
• Ability to analyze and provide timely solutions to increase efficiency, reduce bottlenecks, contain costs, improve quality, increase security and improve maintainability across development processes and CI/CD pipelines
• Bachelor’s Degree in a relevant major (Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Information Systems, or similar) or equivalent experience

Planet DDS Core Ideology

Unleashing dentists and their staff to focus on patient care.

Values

• Collaborative – Working independently and across teams, we create scalable solutions to enable company growth
• Empathetic – We are educated on the experience of our customers and feel vested in their success
• Accountable – We feel ownership for the quality of our work and take pride in the positive outcomes
• Trustworthy – We operate with integrity and honest, making promises we know that we can keep
• Ambitious – We are driven by our ability to make a long‑term, positive impact on the lives of dental market leaders

Seniority level

Mid‑Senior level

Employment type

Full‑time

Job function

Engineering and Information Technology

Industries

Software Development