[Remote] DWX - Site Reliability & Automation Engineer

Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. Group 1001 is a technology-driven family of insurance companies focused on delivering outstanding value and operational performance. They are seeking a DWX Site Reliability & Automation Engineer to drive automation and AI enablement, freeing engineers from repetitive tasks and enhancing operational efficiency.ResponsibilitiesIdentifying the highest-leverage opportunitiesBuilding the automationEnabling AI across the team, safelyDriving reliability as a disciplinePartnering broadlySkills7+ years in SRE, platform engineering, or DevOps roles, ideally with time in regulated environments — L&A, insurance, or financial services preferredBuilt and run real automation at scale, not just scripted around the edgesExpert-level command of Infrastructure-as-code — Terraform, Bicep, ARM, or equivalentCI/CD pipelines — Azure DevOps, GitHub Actions, with real-world experience in testing, gating, and progressive deliveryScripting and development — PowerShell, Python, and at least one general-purpose language you'd ship production code inGit — branching strategies, code review discipline, repo hygieneCloud platforms — Azure deeply; AWS or GCP a plusObservability — Azure Monitor, Log Analytics, KQL, Application Insights, or comparable stacksAPI and integration work — Graph API, REST, webhooks, event-driven patternsGenuine, current depth in AI and automationHands-on experience deploying LLM-powered workflows in enterprise environmentsUnderstanding of agentic systems, MCP, retrieval-augmented patterns, and AI safety practicesA point of view on which AI use cases are real and which are hypeExperience with AI governance — prompt safety, data classification, output validation, audit trailsDigital transformation mindset — helped organizations move from ticket-driven to product-driven operations, from runbook-driven to code-driven, from reactive to proactiveAbility to build the business case as well as the systemExperience implementing SRE practice from scratch in an organization that didn't previously have itBackground in platform engineering — building internal developer platforms, golden paths, paved roadsAI/ML engineering experience beyond prompt-level work — fine-tuning, evaluation, RAG architectures, agent frameworksCertifications: Azure Solutions Architect Expert, Azure DevOps Engineer Expert, HashiCorp Terraform Associate, or equivalentExperience with ServiceNow scripting and flow designer at a meaningful depthBackground contributing to or maintaining open source automation or SRE toolingExperience in regulated industries with appreciation for the compliance constraints around AI and automationBenefitsEmployees who meet benefit eligibility guidelines and work 30 hours or more weekly, have the ability to enroll in Group 1001’s benefits package.Employees (and their families) are eligible to participate in the Company’s comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance plan options.Employees are also eligible for Basic and Supplemental Life Insurance, Short and Long-Term Disability.All employees (regardless of hours worked) have immediate access to the Company’s Employee Assistance Program and wellness programs—no enrollment is required.Employees may also participate in the Company’s 401K plan, with matching contributions by the Company.Company OverviewGroup 1001 is a collective that empowers companies to create positive growth. Our insurance and annuities are easy to understand and accessible to all. It was founded in 2013, and is headquartered in Zionsville, Indiana, USA, with a workforce of 1001-5000 employees. Its website is https://group1001.com/.Company H1B SponsorshipGroup 1001 has a track record of offering H1B sponsorships, with 1 in 2021, 1 in 2020. Please note that this does not guarantee sponsorship for this specific role.