Staff DevOps Engineer I

About Blue Yonder, Inc.

• Blue Yonder is the proven leader in artificial intelligence and machine learning (AI/ML)-driven supply chain and retail solutions for 4,000 of the world’s leading retail, manufacturing and logistics companies. Blue Yonder’s world-class client brands include 75 of the top 100 retailers, 77 of the top 100 consumer goods companies, and 8 of the top 10 global 3PLs. Running Blue Yonder, you can plan to deliver. 

Title: IN-Staff. DevOps Engineer 1

The Candidate should have prior background working in Application Development or IT Infrastructure and should have a solid high-level understanding of the underlying IT principles (Systems, Network, Software, IaC, SaaS, Virtualization, Kubernetes, Containers, CI/CD). DevOps Engineer will work with Stakeholders from both Development and Infrastructure to ensure timely and reliable software release delivery while minimizing the risk to business-critical infrastructure and applications.

Responsibilities

• DevOps Engineer will gather requirements for automation opportunities; develop and manage CI/CD process for different types of applications and automate as many processes as possible
• Actively engage in CI/CD, Agile and DevOps process, participate regularly in planning and releases
• Responsible for Automating on-prem VMWare and AZURE Infrastructure and Platform Deployment with IaC.
• Create and update application run books & appropriate technical documentation
• Implement infrastructure as code using tools such as Terraform and Ansible
• Configure and maintain containerization and orchestration systems using Docker and Kubernetes
• Deploy, configure, and manage Hashivault SaaS environment, implement authentication methods, secret engines, and policies to securely manage encryption keys, API credentials, and sensitive data across the organization and integrate with GitHub & CI/CD pipelines.
• Create custom PowerShell scripts, webhooks, and event handlers to automate RBAC.  Integrate Delinea SaaS Secret Server with CI/CD pipelines for onboarding departments/teams
• Ensure all release processes, policies and procedures are properly communicated and documented
• Assist in establishing and enforcing standards that will improve the ease of automating the build process and the development environments
• Manage and maintain enterprise infrastructure tools as the primary subject matter expert
• Automate, deploy and manage virtualization infrastructure
• Establish cloud governance standards by implementing role-based access controls, security guardrails, compliance requirements, and infrastructure best practices across Azure environments.
• Prioritize workload and resolve any technical issues/roadblocks
• Solid skills in logical troubleshooting, communication, documentation and problem resolution

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in computer science, MIS or engineering related field or equivalent work experience
• 8 to 10 years of combined related work experience
• 4+ years working experience with Ansible configuration and orchestration
• 3+ years working experience with Azure Cloud, Azure DevOps & CI/CD Pipeline automation, Jenkins, Jira
• 3+ years working experience with Windows or Linux system administration and support
• Experience in Cloud Technologies – Private, Public, Hybrid, IaaS+, PaaS, SaaS
• Experience with containerization and orchestration (Docker, AKS)
• Proficiency in operating system and software
• Intermediate knowledge of Networking (VLAN, sub netting, routing and switching)
• Willing to work under different technologies and take up new technology responsibilities outside the core skills
• Demonstrable experience with Continuous Integration/Delivery principles (ci/cd) and implementation

• Strong Scripting experience like Python, Bash Shell, PowerShell, etc.
• Solid understanding of Restful APIs
• Ability to interact with various levels of professionals
• Ability to work under pressure in a fast-paced environment and meet tight deadlines
• Ability to act independently to drive IT goals and changes
• Advanced troubleshooting methodology
• Ability to judge priorities and adjust their work accordingly
• Identify and escalate situations requiring urgent attention
• Provide architectural guidance, and governance for cloud automation, secrets management, and privileged access management initiatives.

Preferred Skills:

• Experience with the implementation and use of different Application (APM) and/or Infrastructure monitoring tools
• Being able to work cross platform, with Windows and Linux. This helps understand hybrid platform environment and thus helps design considerations. Certification is preferable (RHCE or likewise)
• Scripting languages for configuration and automation (PowerShell or Python)
• Knowledge of protocols: HTTP, SSL, SSH, WINRM, JMS, JDBC, REST API(ServiceNow and AWX/Tower), etc.
• Familiarity with observability and analysis solutions such as Elastic
• 2+ years’ experience with VMWare, Azure, AWX
• Good Knowledge on HashiCorp Vault Enterprise
• Solid understanding on Delinea Secret Server / Privileged Access Management (PAM)
• Good knowledge on any patching tools like Redhat Satellite or Manage Engine.
• Good understanding on any backup tool preferably Commvault.
• Experience in automation of key functions, including back-up, continuous integration, provisioning is a huge plus
• Fluent English and high oral and written communication skills

Our Values

If you want to know the heart of a company, take a look at their values. Ours unite us. They are what drive our success – and the success of our customers. Does your heart beat like ours? Find out here: Core Values

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.