Devops Engineer

Do you like using your IT skills to solve complex problems in a highly collaborative environment? Join the UFP Industries' IT team where you will be integral to the continuous improvement of our company.

Job Summary:

We are seeking a talented and experienced DevOps Engineer to join our growing team. The ideal candidate is passionate about streamlining development processes, architecting application infrastructure, improving system reliability, and implementing best practices in automation and continuous integration/deployment (CI/CD). This is an exciting opportunity to make a significant impact by designing, implementing, and managing both our application infrastructure and our CI/CD pipelines. This position is a full-time, onsite position, based out of Grand Rapids, MI (not a remote position).

Principal Duties and Responsibilities:

• Design, implement, and manage application infrastructure, using infrastructure as code (IaC) where appropriate.

• Automate deployment, scaling, and management of cloud-based services using CI/CD pipelines in Azure DevOps.

• Implement and manage monitoring, logging, and alerting solutions to ensure system reliability and performance.

• Collaborate with software development teams to optimize application architecture for cloud deployment and scalability.

• Implement security best practices and ensure compliance with industry standards and regulations.

• Troubleshoot and resolve infrastructure and deployment issues in a timely manner.

• Stay up-to-date with the latest trends and technologies in DevOps and cloud computing.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field.

• Proven experience in a DevOps Engineer or similar role, with a strong background in software development and operations.

• Hands-on experience with cloud platforms such as AWS or Azure.

• Strong understanding of networking, security, and infrastructure concepts.

• Proficiency in scripting and programming languages (e.g., C#, PowerShell).

• Preferred Microsoft certified in Azure.

• Preferred experience with containerization and orchestration technologies (e.g., Docker, Kubernetes).

• Preferred understanding of relational database technology.

• Preferred knowledge of Microsoft Office Components including Excel, Word and Outlook.

Skills and Abilities:

• Proficiency in the use of the English language in reading, writing and speaking.

• Ability to successfully interact and communicate with all organizational levels.

• Ability to learn new software applications and varied technologies quickly.

• Logical, process-oriented nature.

• Ability to communicate clearly via phone and email with customers and co-workers.

• Ability to identify and pursue opportunities for improvement in business processes.

Conduct:

• Self-managing; works well under little supervision.

• Highly motivated and enthusiastic.

• Good interpersonal skills and good communicator.

• Strong organizational skills and detail oriented.

• Team player who supports the Company's goals.

• Conducts self in a professional manner.

• Ability to pass a drug test.

The Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer.