[Remote] Azure DevOps Engineer (Hub-Remote: DC or Philly Metro)

Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. Element 84 is a woman-owned small business that develops geospatial data processing pipelines and builds software for various sectors. They are seeking an experienced Azure DevOps Engineer to design, implement, and operate cloud-native solutions, collaborating with technical teams and customers.ResponsibilitiesCollaborating with development teams for the design and implementation of robust, scalable, and secure cloud-native solutions on Azure and AWSDeveloping and maintaining infrastructure-as-code to manage and provision infrastructure across numerous Azure and AWS accounts, ensuring consistency and efficiencyMaintaining and optimizing CI/CD automation pipelines to facilitate rapid and reliable software deploymentsCollaborating with security experts to translate organizational security requirements into secure and compliant cloud implementationsParticipate in all aspects of the software development lifecycle from user story generation, through design, development, automated testing and operational supportImprove quality by actively participating in code-reviews and adhering to team quality standardsOwn execution of small-medium sized features with higher-level technical supportYou describe the details of your work fluidly and accurately to technical peersSkills4-6 total years of experience as a DevOps Engineer, including 2+ years working with Azure Tools and EnvironmentsProven experience provisioning, configuring, and managing secure, scalable cloud environments within Microsoft Azure, utilizing Infrastructure as Code (IaC) principlesHands-on experience deploying and maintaining workloads using core Azure tools and services (such as Azure Pipelines, Azure Resource Manager (ARM) templates or Bicep, Azure Monitor, and Microsoft Entra ID)Writing and maintaining infrastructure as Code (Cloudformation, Terraform, CDK)Working experience with deploying and managing containerized applications and platforms in Kubernetes, Helm Charts, Docker, etcAbility to clearly document and communicate architectural concepts, cloud architecture patterns, and tradeoffs at multiple levels, including delivering presentations, creating visual designs, and writing white papersExperience working with an Agile Development software teamExperience with infrastructure monitoring tools (Grafana, Prometheus, CloudWatch, ELK stack, New Relic, Splunk, etc.)Strong experience with data engineering tools and technologies (SQL, NoSQL, DynamoDB, Postgres, Redshift, Athena, Glue, etc.)Strong experience with Linux environmentsWorking experience with cloud architecture patterns and tradeoffs (Serverless, Docker, Kubernetes, etc.)Working understanding of code and script (Python, Go, Javascript, and TypeScript)Experience with web server technologies (Nginx, Puma, Unicorn, and/or Tomcat)Outstanding all-round communication skills and ability to work collaboratively and proficiently in a remote environmentAn AWS foundational level certification (e.g. Azure DevOps Engineer Expert, AWS Cloud Practitioner or AI Practitioner) or willingness to obtain oneExperience with Generative AI technologiesExperience working in regulated contexts (e.g., NIST 800-53, PCI, HIPAA)Experience developing on MacOS XExperience with authentication and authorization technologies (e.g., SAML, SSO, AWS Cognito, JWT, OAuth, OPA, Ranger)Demonstrated ability to proactively learn and integrate new technologies into existing workflowsFamiliarity with geospatial data processing, analysis, or visualization tools and conceptsBenefitsCompetitive medical, dental and vision benefitsLife Insurance, Short & Long Term disability insuranceVoluntary Accident, Critical Illness & Hospital Insurance401(k) and Roth 401(k) retirement plans with a fixed 3% of salary employer contributions (paid regardless of employee participation)Health savings account with a company contributionFlexible spending accounts (medical, dependent care and transportation)Company-paid parental leave after one year of employmentFlexible work schedulesPaid employee assistance program6 paid floating holidays4 weeks + 1 day paid Vacation Time Off per calendar year (prorated first year)40 hours paid Sick LeaveCell phone stipendOther compensation for this position may include bonus eligibility (dependent on employee performance and company profits)Company OverviewElement 84 is a software development firm that designs and develops ambitious software products. It was founded in 2010, and is headquartered in Alexandria, Virginia, USA, with a workforce of 51-200 employees. Its website is http://www.element84.com/.