Platform Engineer, Azure / DevOps

Genworth Financial, Inc.; Richmond (VA); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Compensation & Total Rewards Incentives

Comprehensive Healthcare Coverage

Generous Paid Time Off

Tuition Reimbursement

Wellness support

Job summary

Genworth Financial, Inc. is looking for a Platform Engineer with expertise in Azure and DevOps to manage cloud-based solutions and technology integrations. This hybrid position in Richmond, VA will involve automating infrastructure and ensuring optimal performance of cloud services.

Ideal candidates will possess in-depth knowledge of Azure Synapse Analytics, experience with Terraform, and strong problem-solving skills. The role promises competitive compensation and an array of employee benefits including healthcare and a generous paid time off policy.

Qualifications

• In-depth Azure expertise required.
• Experience with SQL, data modeling, and ETL processes.
• Demonstrated background in process improvement and automation.

Responsibilities

• Administer and configure Azure services.
• Develop infrastructure-as-code automation using Terraform.
• Monitor system performance and troubleshoot issues.
• Support existing DevSecOps tools and refine the ecosystem.

Skills

Azure expertise

SQL

Data modeling

ETL processes

Infrastructure-as-code (Terraform)

DevSecOps paradigms (CI/CD, Kubernetes)

Job description

Position Title

Platform Engineer, Azure / DevOps

Position Location

Hybrid, Richmond, VA

Your Role

As a member of the Platform Administration Team, you’ll influence design, implementation, and support of cloud-based solutions (with a focus on Azure) while also playing a crucial role in designing, implementing, and managing technology solutions across our cloud and on-premise ecosystem.

What you will be doing

• Administer and configure Azure Synapse Analytics workspaces, Azure Databricks, Confluent Cloud including data integration and data warehousing components
• Develop repeatable infrastructure-as-code automation via Terraform
• Serve as the primary point of contact for Azure-based solution delivery
• Maintain Azure infrastructure to ensure high availability, scalability, and security, adhering to operational excellence
• Drive adoption, automation, and optimization of new and existing technologies that support DevSecOps paradigms
• Build IT solutions on high performance, scalable, and flexible infrastructure on premise and in the cloud (Azure/AWS/Kubernetes)
• Aid developers and business stakeholders in the efficient design and secure use of in-scope tools and solutions
• Support existing DevSecOps tools and continuously refine the ecosystem to meet emergent customer needs
• Monitor system performance and optimize resources to ensure high availability and reliability
• Monitor and analyze query performance and optimize data storage and retrieval processes
• Troubleshoot and resolve performance issues, system outages and other technical challenges
• Maintain comprehensive documentation of system configurations, processes, and procedures
• Generate and review reports on system performance, usage, and other key metrics
• Cross‑train other team members on best practice, standards, and secure implementation of Azure tools and services
• Work with cross‑functional IT teams to deliver best‑in‑class Cloud/Azure solutions

What you bring

• A positive, customer‑first attitude
• In‑depth Azure expertise
• Strong understanding of Azure Synapse Analytics, Azure Databricks, Confluent Cloud, Delta Lakes, Storage Access, and related technologies
• Experience with SQL, data modeling, and ETL processes
• Familiarity with security best practices and compliance requirements in enterprise cloud environments
• Excellent troubleshooting, analytical and problem‑solving skills
• Demonstrated background in process improvement, automation, and support in a highly regulated, enterprise environment
• 2+ years in architecture and/or cloud‑native roles
• Background working with and developing Infrastructure-as-code for cloud services, specifically using Terraform
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Experience with DevSecOps paradigms (e.g., CI/CD, automated deployments, Kubernetes, containerization)
• Passion for building cloud‑hosted solutions and ecosystems across multiple cloud providers

Employee Benefits & Well‑Being

• Competitive Compensation & Total Rewards Incentives
• Comprehensive Healthcare Coverage
• Multiple 401(k) Savings Plan Options
• Auto Enrollment in Employer‑Directed Retirement Account Feature (100% employer‑funded!)
• Generous Paid Time Off – Including 12 Paid Holidays, Volunteer Time Off and Paid Family Leave
• Disability, Life, and Long Term Care Insurance
• Tuition Reimbursement, Student Loan Repayment and Training & Certification Support
• Wellness support including gym membership reimbursement and Employee Assistance Program resources (work/life support, financial & legal management)
• Caregiver and Mental Health Support Services

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

Genworth is a proud equal opportunity employer. All hiring decisions are based on merit, qualifications, and business need. We do not discriminate based upon race, religion, color, national origin, gender (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, or other applicable legally protected characteristics.