DevOps Platform Engineer - US/GC ONLY - W2
Overview
The DevOps Platform Engineer will oversee a variety of platform and product deployments across distributed and mainframe environments. This role will collaborate with developers, Scrum teams, infrastructure teams, and Information Security to support and oversee release management, automation, and continuous delivery initiatives. The ideal candidate will have strong Azure DevOps experience and familiarity working within enterprise mainframe environments.
Core Responsibilities
- Automate and orchestrate promotion and deployment processes across enterprise platforms.
- Build automation solutions to support product development, infrastructure, and data analytics initiatives.
- Support CI/CD pipeline development and enhancement using Azure DevOps and related automation tools.
- Collaborate with development, infrastructure, and mainframe teams to support application deployments and operational stability.
- Formulate and deliver actionable recommendations for continuous improvement and operational efficiency.
- Work independently and/or as part of a cross-functional team delivering both prototype and production systems.
- Partner with Product Management and Agile teams to prioritize work and ensure successful execution.
- Assess and analyze release components and dependencies for input into release scheduling and deployment planning.
- Support DevSecOps initiatives by integrating security and compliance practices into deployment pipelines.
- Participate in troubleshooting and resolving deployment, integration, and environment-related issues.
Skills & Qualifications
- 3+ years of experience in a DevSecOps, DevOps, or Platform Engineering role within an enterprise environment.
- 3+ years of experience using Azure DevOps, including pipeline creation and maintenance.
- Experience modifying and maintaining Azure DevOps YAML pipelines.
- Experience with CI/CD automation and deployment management tools including Jenkins and Azure DevOps.
- Experience supporting or working within mainframe environments is required.
- Familiarity with integrating distributed systems and mainframe-based applications in enterprise release processes.
- Ability to work with a wide variety of open-source technologies and tools.
- Knowledge and experience working in Agile, SAFe Continuous Delivery Pipeline, and DevOps environments.
- Experience with scripting and automation using PowerShell, Bash, Batch, AWK, JavaScript, or Perl.
- Strong troubleshooting, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
- Excellent communication and collaboration skills across technical and non-technical teams.
Education
- Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or related discipline.
- Training or experience in software development practices.
- Training or experience in Agile, Scrum, and/or SAFe frameworks.
- Knowledge of Continuous Integration and Continuous Deployment (CI/CD) methodologies and techniques.
Nesco Resource offers a comprehensive benefits package for our associates, which includes a MEC (Minimum Essential Coverage) plan that encompasses Medical, Vision, Dental, 401K, and EAP (Employee Assistance Program) services.
Nesco Resource provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.
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