Deploy the release packages to QA and production environments as requested by developers/QA teams.
Maintain automated CI/CD pipelines and Environments used to build and deploy to target environments.
Need to provide support to ensure the availability of all lower environments to developers and QA teams for testing activities.
Need to ensure that the test environment is regularly maintained, upgraded, and configured to reflect the latest software and hardware releases.
Responsible for checking and resolving any problems or issues with the test environment. This includes diagnosing and fixing hardware and software problems, as well as managing resource constraints and ensuring that the test environment is available for testing when needed.
Enhance and support existing automation scripts and Plan and upgrade all automation related tools as required.
Ensure that CMDB is updated with all details of App/Service and database details along with infrastructure details (server/URLs/application/services/database etc.)
Research and implement new tools for automating various tasks that adds value in terms of cost, time and effort at DevOps, development/QA communities.
Involve and establish monitoring solution to check health and performance of Development, QA and Performance environments and execute relevant maintenance tasks or fixes.
Enforce and maintain Environment and Application Security based on established policies and procedures.
Document all procedures related to the processes and tools developed.
Identify, establish, and manage Proof of Concept (POC) environments and report on design outcomes
Compensation for this role starts at 245,000 ROM
EXPERIENCE
Bachelor’s degree in computer science, Engineering or a related field and 6+ years of experience in software development, DevOps frameworks and methodology
Minimum 4+ years of practical experience in DevOps release management, Azure environment management and deployments
Need to have a deep understanding of hardware, software, network, and data configurations, and can use this knowledge to design, implement, and maintain the test environments.
Strong understanding of Microsoft's Azure, Azure ARM Templating, Azure DevOps Pipeline implementation of “infrastructure as code” deliveries, and templating/delivery of Firewalls, Azure ExpressRoute & IPSec Tunnels, Azure Virtual WAN, WAF and other network and security components of Azure
Understand technology concepts - virtualization, operating systems (Linux, Windows), cloud (Azure), networking (IP, routing, firewall), source code management platforms (GitLab, GitHub), container systems (Docker, Kubernetes), scripting (Python, Bash, PowerShell)
Experience with establishing engineering standards, frameworks, best practices, and tools aligned with the ALM and SDLC.
Extensive experience with scripting languages, PowerShell, Batch, Shell
Experience supporting both Windows and Linux environments.
Understanding of fundamental technologies like DNS, Load Balancing, SSL, TCP/IP, networking, and security.
Experience with Cloud Delivery Methodologies using Microsoft Azure Products and Technologies.
Experience with a variety of relevant technologies, including Microsoft, .Net, .Net Core, HTML5, PowerShell, JavaScript, CSS, Java, C#, XML, REST, SQL/NoSQL, Angular, NodeJS, Redis.
Experience in providing support for Production Releases and Environments.
Experience with Agile development methodologies.
Our benefits package includes medical, dental, vision, HSA and FSA, generous earned time off, 401K/student loan repayment, life insurance & AD&D insurance, employee assistance program, employee stock purchase program, tuition reimbursement, performance-based incentive pay, short- and long-term disability, and a robust wellness program. Click here to learn more about our benefits: Benefits & Perks - Nelnet Inc.
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