Our vision for the future is based on the idea that transforming financial lives starts by giving our people the freedom to transform their own. We have a flexible work environment, and fluid career paths. We not only encourage but celebrate internal mobility. We also recognize the importance of purpose, well-being, and work-life balance. Within Empower and our communities, we work hard to create a welcoming and inclusive environment, and our associates dedicate thousands of hours to volunteering for causes that matter most to them.
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As a Senior DevOps Engineer, you will be at the forefront of designing and optimizing our CI/CD workflows using GitLab. Your primary focus will be building robust, scalable, and secure pipelines that support our development teams in delivering high-quality software efficiently. You’ll collaborate closely with developers, security teams, and cloud engineers to automate testing, artifact management, and deployment processes. This role is ideal for someone who thrives in a fast-paced environment and is passionate about streamlining software delivery through automation and DevSecOps best practices.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
Design, implement, and maintain CI/CD pipelines using GitLab.
Build and manage containerized applications using Docker and orchestrate them with Kubernetes.
Develop automation scripts and tools using Python and Shell scripting.
Integrate DevSecOps best practices into the software development lifecycle.
Manage and optimize artifact repositories (e.g., Nexus, GitLab Package Registry) and build tools like Maven (mvn).
Collaborate with development and security teams to ensure secure, scalable, and reliable infrastructure.
Monitor and troubleshoot infrastructure and application performance issues.
Maintain and improve infrastructure as code (IaC) practices across Azure and AWS environments.
Use JIRA to manage tasks, track progress, and collaborate across teams.
QUALIFICATIONS:
5+ years of experience in DevOps or related engineering roles.
Strong expertise in GitLab CI/CD, Docker, and Kubernetes.
Proficiency in scripting languages: Python, Shell (Bash).
Deep understanding of DevSecOps principles and secure software delivery.
Experience with artifact repositories and build tools like mvn.
Hands-on experience with cloud infrastructure in Azure and AWS.
Familiarity with JIRA for agile project management.
Excellent problem-solving skills and ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
Preferred Qualifications
Certifications in Azure, AWS, or Kubernetes.
Experience with infrastructure as code tools (e.g., Terraform, ARM templates).
Familiarity with monitoring and logging tools (e.g., Splunk).
Experience working in regulated or security-sensitive environments.
We are an equal opportunity employer with a commitment to diversity. All individuals, regardless of personal characteristics, are encouraged to apply. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, national origin, ancestry, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, pregnancy, religion, physical or mental disability, military or veteran status, genetic information, or any other status protected by applicable state or local law.
