Sr. DevOps Engineer (HYBRID)

1872 Consulting; Dallas (TX); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A digital engineering consultancy in Dallas is seeking a Senior DevOps Engineer with deep Azure expertise. The role focuses on cloud infrastructure automation, CI/CD pipeline development, and reliability engineering in a hybrid work environment. Ideal candidates have over 12 years of experience in IT and a strong background in managing Azure services. This position offers opportunities for leadership in a collaborative culture.

Qualifications

• 12+ years of IT/engineering experience is mandatory.
• Strong hands-on expertise with Microsoft Azure across various services.
• Proven ability to design and manage CI/CD pipelines effectively.
• Proficiency in Infrastructure as Code using tools like Terraform and Ansible.

Responsibilities

• Design and implement automated CI/CD pipelines for scalable application delivery.
• Ensure system availability, performance, and security.
• Drive infrastructure automation via Infrastructure as Code.
• Support cloud modernization by migrating legacy systems to Azure.

Skills

Microsoft Azure

CI/CD pipeline design

Infrastructure as Code

Kubernetes

Docker

Incident management

Communication skills

Leadership skills

Education

Bachelor's in Computer Science or related field

Tools

Terraform

Ansible

ARM Templates

Job description

Sr. DevOps Engineer

Location: Dallas area (Hybrid)
Compensation: up to $150K

Company Summary

A fast-growing digital engineering consultancy delivering end-to-end cloud, data, and automation solutions across banking, financial services, healthcare, manufacturing, and retail. With global delivery centers and strategic partnerships with top technology providers, the company drives innovation and digital transformation for enterprise clients. Team members thrive in a collaborative, growth-driven culture that emphasizes technical excellence and adaptability.

Position Summary

We are seeking a highly experienced Senior DevOps Engineer with deep Azure expertise to lead cloud infrastructure automation, CI/CD pipeline development, and reliability engineering initiatives. This role will focus on enabling scalability, resilience, and compliance within enterprise environments, particularly in the financial services domain. The ideal candidate will bring a balance of hands-on technical skill, leadership, and consulting presence to deliver impactful solutions.

Key Responsibilities

• Design and implement automated CI/CD pipelines and cloud infrastructure for scalable application delivery.
• Ensure system availability, performance, and security with proactive monitoring and incident management.
• Drive infrastructure automation through Infrastructure as Code to reduce manual effort.
• Support cloud modernization by refactoring legacy systems into Azure-native architectures.
• Lead initiatives on observability, performance optimization, and cost efficiency.
• Enforce governance, security, and compliance practices for regulated environments.
• Collaborate across engineering, QA, infrastructure, and security teams.
• Participate in post-incident reviews and continuous system reliability improvements.

Required Qualifications

• 12+ years of IT/engineering experience (mandatory).
• Strong hands-on expertise with Microsoft Azure (compute, networking, identity, monitoring).
• Proven ability to design and manage CI/CD pipelines.
• Proficiency in Infrastructure as Code (Terraform, Ansible, ARM Templates).
• Experience with containers and orchestration (Kubernetes, Docker).
• Strong troubleshooting and incident management skills in production environments.
• Excellent communication and leadership skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor's in Computer Science, IT, or related field.
• Experience in financial services or other regulated industries.
• Familiarity with Agile, DevOps, and Site Reliability Engineering principles.
• Cloud/DevOps certifications (Azure DevOps Engineer, Azure Solutions Architect).