Principal DevOps Engineer

CoBank; Minneapolis (MN); Hybrid; USD 158,000 - 196,000; Full time

Job summary

CoBank seeks a Principal DevOps Engineer in Minneapolis to drive innovative solutions using AWS and advanced automation techniques. This role emphasizes collaboration, leadership, and technical expertise in DevOps practices, including Infrastructure as Code and CI/CD pipelines. Joining CoBank means making a tangible impact on rural communities while enjoying competitive benefits and a supportive work environment.

Benefits

15 days vacation and 10 paid sick days

Tuition reimbursement up to $10K

401k matching

Medical, Dental, and Vision coverage

Training and development programs

Qualifications

• 8 years of experience in DevOps/SRE/Cloud/IT Operations required.
• Proven strategic thinking and planning.
• Any AWS/Azure/GCP Certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Design and implement AWS infrastructure for high availability.
• Develop infrastructure as code with Terraform.
• Lead best practices for CI/CD and DevOps.

Skills

AWS

Terraform

Kubernetes

CI/CD

Infrastructure as Code

Git

Prometheus

Networking

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science

Tools

Terraform

Jenkins

GitLab CI

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Benefits Overview

A career at CoBank can offer you the opportunity to make a personal impact on the people and communities where we do business. When you choose a career with CoBank, you make a difference by standing for something that matters. In order to be the best, we hire the best!

Benefits Overview

A career at CoBank can offer you the opportunity to make a personal impact on the people and communities where we do business. When you choose a career with CoBank, you make a difference by standing for something that matters. In order to be the best, we hire the best!

Remarkable Benefits Offered By CoBank

• Careers with a purpose.
• Time-Off Packages, 15 days of vacation, 10 paid sick days and 11 paid holidays
• Competitive Compensation & Incentive
• Hybrid work model: flexible arrangements for most positions
• Benefits Packages, including Medical, Dental and Vision coverage, Disability, AD&D, and Life Insurance
• Robust associate training and development with CoBank University
• Tuition reimbursement for higher education up to $10K
• Outstanding 401k: up to 6% matching and additional 3% non-elective contribution
• Community Impact: United Way Angel Day, Volunteer Day and Associate Directed Contribution
• Associate Resource Groups: creating a culture of respect and inclusion
• Recognize a fellow associate through our GEM awards
  
  

Job Description

CoBank is seeking a Principal DevOps Engineer who is a technology enthusiast and possesses a proven track record of solving complex business challenges. This role requires someone who excels in a collaborative, fast-paced environment and values inclusivity. As a Principal DevOps Engineer at CoBank, you will be responsible for utilizing sophisticated automation techniques to create innovative products on AWS and on-premises infrastructure, while staying current with the latest technological advancements. Your role will be pivotal in integrating development and operations teams smoothly to deliver high-quality software products within the cloud/devops/infrastructure realm. Key responsibilities include designing and architecting CoBank's AWS footprints, implementing Infra as Code and Pipeline as Code using tools like Terraform, and leading complex solution implementations in Kubernetes environment. The Principal DevOps Engineer will demonstrate expert-level knowledge in these technologies and strong leadership skills to guide a team in providing cutting-edge DevOps solutions. The Principal DevOps Engineer will design and architect CoBank's AWS footprints to ensure high availability, scalability, and security. Implement Infra as Code and Pipeline as Code using tools such as Terraform and Kubernetes. Lead the development and implementation of automation solutions for infrastructure and application deployment. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to define DevOps best practices and standards. Provide technical expertise, leadership and guidance to team members. Lead complex solution implementations and provide mentorship to junior team members

Essential Functions

• Designs and implements highly available and scalable infrastructure on AWS
• Develops and maintains infrastructure as code using Terraform
• Implements CI/CD pipelines using tools like Jenkins or Gitlab CI
• Designs and implements Kubernetes clusters
• Implements monitoring and logging solutions using tools like Prometheus and ELK stack
• Collaborates with development teams to ensure proper deployment and testing of applications
• Troubleshoots and resolves infrastructure and deployment issues
• Leads and mentors team members on best practices and standards in DevOps
  
  

Education

• Bachelor's Degree in computer science, information systems or a relevant discipline preferred
• High school diploma or GED required
  
  

Work Experience

8 years of experience in DevOps/SRE/Cloud/IT Operations/SysAdmin engineering, required

7 years of experience supporting a cloud service; preferably, AWS, GCP, Microsoft Azure required

• Ability to build roadmaps; to influence timelines, expectations, and proactively negotiates across departments and functional management.
• Ability to routinely apply significant independent judgement on moderate and complex business problems.
• Demonstrated strategic thinking and planning, continuous learning and innovation.
• Strong collaboration and teamwork skills.
• Proven track record of results.
• Extensive experience with AWS, GCP, Microsoft Azure, or other cloud services, reflecting an advanced level of expertise.
• Any AWS/Azure/GCP Certification (developer, solution architect, networking, infrastructure) (preferred).
• Expert-level knowledge of AWS services and architecture
• Strong proficiency with infrastructure as code and configuration management tools (Terraform, Ansible, etc.), as well as in CI/CD tools and pipelines (Github action, Jenkins, Azure DevOps Pipeline)
• Prior experience with container orchestration platforms such as Kubernetes and Docker
• Strong understanding of networking, security, and compliance in cloud environments
• Excellent problem-solving and troubleshooting skills
• Strong leadership skills with the ability to lead complex solution implementations.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills.
  
  

About CoBank

The typical base pay range for this role is between $158,700 - $195,200. Compensation may vary based on individual job-related knowledge, skills, expertise, and experience. This position is eligible for a discretionary annual incentive program driven by organization and individual performance.

The listed salary, other compensation and benefits information is accurate as of the date of this posting. This job will be posted for a minimum of five (5) business days or until the position is filled. CoBank reserves the right to adjust compensation for all positions and to modify or discontinue benefits programs at any time in its sole discretion, subject to applicable law.

CoBank is a cooperative bank serving vital industries across rural America. The bank provides loans, leases, export financing and other financial services to agribusinesses and rural power, water and communications providers in all 50 states. The bank also provides wholesale loans and other financial services to affiliated Farm Credit associations serving more than 76,000 farmers, ranchers and other rural borrowers in 23 states around the country. CoBank is a member of the Farm Credit System, a nationwide network of banks and retail lending associations chartered to support the borrowing needs of U.S. agriculture, rural infrastructure and rural communities. Headquartered outside Denver, Colorado, CoBank serves customers from regional banking centers across the U.S. and also maintains an international representative office in Singapore.

REASONABLE ACCOMMODATION

We are committed to ensuring that our online application process provides an equal employment opportunity to all applicants, including qualified individuals with disabilities. If you are an applicant with a disability, or are assisting an applicant with a disability, and require accessibility assistance or would like to request a reasonable accommodation for any aspect of the application process, including completing an application, interviewing, or otherwise participating in the employee selection process, please submit a request by emailing [e-mail]. Include your contact information and specific details about your requested accommodation.

Applicants must be authorized to work for any employer in the U.S. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment visa at this time.

CoBank is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Engineering and Information Technology

• Industries

  Banking

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