The Role
Support and enhance AWS cloud infrastructure and services, focusing on automation and CI/CD pipeline development while collaborating across teams.
Summary Generated by Built In
We are HCSS. For the last 40 years, we have been developing software to help construction companies streamline their operations. Based in Sugar Land, TX, our mission is helping customers achieve excellence through our proven customer-centric, end-to-end solutions and exceptionally helpful service, while providing a great life for our employees. With this mission at the core of everything we do, HCSS is a pioneer and leader in the construction software space and a consistently recognized employer. We have earned Best Companies to Work for in Texas honors for 18 consecutive years and have been named a USA Today Top Workplace. HCSS has also been recognized by Built In as a Best Place to Work in Greater Houston and by Construction Executive for our technology innovation, reflecting our strong culture, industry leadership, and commitment to excellence.
WHO WE NEED:
As a DevOps Engineer II, you will support and mature our AWS cloud footprint. This role requires at least 2 years of experience as a DevOps Engineer and strong hands-on experience with AWS services, Infrastructure as Code, automation, and CI/CD.
Qualifications:
- Minimum 2 years of experience as a DevOps Engineer
Technical Skills
- Hands-on experience with AWS services, such as EC2, VPC, IAM, S3, RDS, Lambda, CloudWatch, CloudTrail, and related compute/network/storage components
- Strong proficiency with Infrastructure as Code, especially Terraform (modules, workspaces, reusable patterns)
- Experience building and maintaining CI/CD pipelines using Azure DevOps YAML pipelines and/or GitHub Actions
- Proficiency in scripting languages such as Python, Bash, or PowerShell
- Familiarity with monitoring and observability tools, including CloudWatch, Grafana, Prometheus, and logging pipelines
Soft Skills
- Strong critical thinking, troubleshooting, and analytical skills
- Excellent communication skills with the ability to collaborate across engineering, QA, product, and support teams
- Ability to work independently and manage competing priorities effectively
- A proactive mindset focused on automation, simplification, and continuous improvement
Role Responsibilities:
- Design, build, and maintain AWS infrastructure using services such as EC2, VPC, IAM, S3, Lambda, RDS, and other foundational components
- Implement and maintain observability solutions using CloudWatch, CloudTrail, AWS X-Ray, and Grafana dashboards
- Configure, maintain, and optimize AWS data services such as RDS, DynamoDB, Aurora, S3, and related storage layers
- Develop and maintain CI/CD pipelines in Azure DevOps (YAML), GitHub Actions or AWS CodeBuild to support AWS deployments
- Write automation scripts using Python, Bash, or PowerShell to streamline operational tasks
- Partner with development, QA, security, and Azure DevOps engineers to ensure consistent standards across clouds
- Stay current with AWS advancements, DevOps tooling, IaC patterns, and automation techniques
Travel Requirements:
- Occasional travel to our office may be requested up to once or twice a year
BENEFITS & PERKS:
Part of our mission is to provide a great life for our employees. We believe that when our people are happy, they do their best work. Some of the benefits and perks we offer include:
- Flexibility to work Remotely
- Medical, dental, and vision coverage with company-paid and employee-paid options
- Paid holidays, sick days, and personal time off
- Employee Resource Groups (ERGs) that foster connection and inclusion
- On-site amenities including a covered basketball court, soccer field, track, pickleball/tennis courts, gym, etc.
- Dog-friendly campus and WiFi-accessible courtyards
- 401(k) with a 5% company match
- Coverage for employee professional development and wellness
- And more!
Skills Required
- Minimum 2 years of experience as a DevOps Engineer
- Hands-on experience with AWS services
- Strong proficiency with Infrastructure as Code, especially Terraform
- Experience building and maintaining CI/CD pipelines using Azure DevOps or GitHub Actions
- Proficiency in scripting languages such as Python, Bash, or PowerShell
What the Team is Saying
Jordan Bales
Software Tester
Falk Hoeppner
Senior Quality Assurance Analyst
Sierra
Project Management Supervisor
Betty
Director of Development
Henry
IT Analyst
HCSS Compensation & Benefits Highlights
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Healthcare Strength — Employer-paid medical and dental premiums on select Cigna plans, with included dental and vision, indicate robust core health coverage. Company-paid life insurance, disability, and long-term care add substantial protection.
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Wellbeing & Lifestyle Benefits — Extensive on-site wellness amenities (gyms, track/courts, fitness classes) and regular catered meals and events create strong day-to-day lifestyle support. Extras like wellness funds, mental health benefits, and pet insurance broaden the wellbeing offering.
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Parental & Family Support — Paid parental leave (up to six weeks for primary and three for secondary caregivers) together with job-protected FMLA indicates meaningful family support. Company-paid premiums for employees and children on select medical options further assist families.
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The Company
What We Do
Since 1986, HCSS been developing software to help construction companies streamline their operations. Today, HCSS is recognized as a pioneer and leader in the market, serving thousands of construction companies across the nation. Year after year, they continue to innovate, refine, and expand their products as the industry evolves. HCSS' mission is to help customers dramatically improve their business through innovative, high-quality software and exceptionally helpful service, while providing a great life for employees.
Why Work With Us
At HCSS, we prioritize people—empowering both our customers and employees to achieve excellence. We promote from within, provide continuous professional growth, and embrace challenges as learning opportunities. Join us to build a meaningful career while delivering exceptional solutions and service.
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HCSS Offices
Hybrid Workspace
Employees engage in a combination of remote and on-site work.
The Company embraces hybrid working and provides flexibility to meet the needs of its employees and their lives.
Typical time on-site:
Flexible
Sugar Land, TX
