Job Summary
Veritex Community Bank is seeking a skilled Senior DevOps Engineer to lead the design, implementation, and management of our CI/CD pipelines, automation processes, and Azure DevOps infrastructure. This role is integral to enhancing our data process management, following best practices in documentation, security, and agile methodologies. The Senior DevOps Engineer will collaborate with cross-functional teams to streamline development and deployment, supporting a robust and efficient project lifecycle across the bank’s data operations.
Primary Responsibilities
- Pipeline Automation and Management: Design and manage CI/CD pipelines using Azure DevOps, automating workflows to reduce manual interventions and improve efficiency.
- Azure Infrastructure Support: Deploy and support applications in Azure environments, leveraging microservices architecture for scalability.
- Database Versioning and Automation: Implement solutions for versioning and automating SQL-related processes, ensuring effective monitoring and control of database components.
- Documentation and Workflow Management: Ensure proper documentation of processes and workflows, utilizing tools integrated with Azure DevOps for collaboration and traceability.
- Agile Project Management: Utilize Azure Boards for task tracking and manage agile development processes, ensuring projects remain aligned with organizational goals.
- Branching and Code Management: Oversee a branching strategy for development, testing, and production environments, facilitating code reviews and ensuring adherence to standards.
- Security and Compliance: Implement security best practices within DevOps workflows, ensuring compliance with the bank’s standards and managing access controls.
- Incident and Change Management: Develop procedures for incident response and manage change control for code and deployments.
- Collaboration and Mentorship: Work closely with other teams to ensure DevOps practices are aligned with overall business objectives, mentoring junior engineers.
Qualifications And Experience
- Experience: Minimum of 7 years in DevOps engineering, with a strong focus on Azure DevOps, CI/CD pipeline automation, and agile project management. Experience with SQL versioning, Azure Service Fabric, and automation is beneficial.
- Education: Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or a related field. Equivalent experience or relevant certifications will be considered.
- Certifications: Preferred certifications include Microsoft Certified: Azure DevOps Engineer Expert, Microsoft Certified: Azure Developer Associate, or Certified Kubernetes Administrator (CKA).
Technical Skills
- Proficiency in Azure DevOps, including Boards, Repos, Pipelines, and Service Fabric, with expertise in automation and agile frameworks.
- Strong knowledge of SQL versioning and tracking practices for database components (SSIS, stored procedures, views, functions).
- Strong knowledge of infrastructure as code (IaC) tools like Terraform or Azure Resource Manager (ARM) templates.
- Solid understanding of security best practices within DevOps, including vulnerability management, RBAC, and credential management.
- Familiarity with scripting languages (e.g., PowerShell, Python) for automation tasks.
Skills And Competencies
- Problem-Solving: Exceptional analytical and problem-solving skills, with a proactive approach to identifying and resolving pipeline or system issues.
- Communication: Strong communication skills, with the ability to articulate complex technical concepts to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
- Project Management: Strong organizational skills, capable of managing multiple priorities and leading projects in a fast-paced environment.
- Adaptability: Ability to stay current with emerging DevOps trends and tools, ensuring continuous improvement in processes and technologies.
Additional Information
This hybrid role offers a combination of on-site collaboration and remote flexibility. Candidates must be willing to work flexible hours and respond to after-hours emergency situations as needed. Veritex Community Bank is committed to investing in resources, training, and professional development to support your growth within this position.
If you are a strategic thinker with experience in automation, microservices architecture, SQL management, and agile processes, we encourage you to apply for this impactful role at Veritex Community Bank.
Company Overview
Truth in Texas Banking. That’s what we’re about. Founded in 2010, we are one of the ten largest banks headquartered in the state of Texas. We became a publicly traded company in 2014 and in 2020 and 2021 we were listed on Fortune’s 100 Fastest Growing Companies. Headquartered in Dallas, Texas, we’ve built a bank forever rooted in truth, transparency, and uncompromising integrity.
We Know Our Strongest Asset Is The Passion, Authenticity, And Talent Of Our People. We Focus On The Growth And Development Of Each Team Member To Unlock Potential To “Be Your True Self.” Our “True You” Culture Is Made Up Of Five Pillars
- Be Mindful
- Be Healthy
- Be Better
- Be Prosperous
- Be Faithful
With this as our foundation, we’ve built a bank of people who are transparent, tell the truth, and act with integrity. We unite together in common purpose - caring deeply for our clients and communities, communicating openly with each other, and treating everyone with respect. Visit our website at www.VeritexBank.com and come see how we’re bringing truth and transparency to Texas banking.
Veritex Community Bank does not accept unsolicited resumes from recruiters or employment agencies. Veritex Community Bank is under no obligation to pay any referral compensation or recruiter fee in the absence of a current executed Recruitment Services Agreement. In the event a recruiter or agency submits an unsolicited resume or candidate without an agreement, Veritex reserves the right to pursue and hire those candidate(s) without any financial obligation to the recruiter or agency. Any unsolicited resumes, including those submitted to hiring managers, shall be deemed the property of Veritex Community Bank.
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Work environment and Physical demands: The employee may occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. The employee may occasionally stand, walk, reach, climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The work environment and physical demands are those of a standard office setting. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job.
Disclaimer: This job description is not an inclusive list of all duties and responsibilities of the position. Incumbents will be required to follow any other job- related instructions and to perform any other job-related duties requested by any person authorized to give instructions or assignments. Veritex Bank reserves the right to amend and change responsibilities to meet business and organizational needs.
This document does not create an employment contract, implied or otherwise, other than an "at will" relationship. Veritex Community Bank is an equal opportunity employer. Veritex Community Bank Corporate Human Resources, Dallas, Texas.
We are committed to a policy of Equal Employment Opportunity and will not discriminate against an applicant or employee on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, national origin or ancestry, sex, age, physical or mental disability, veteran or military status, genetic information, sexual orientation, marital status, or any other legally recognized protected basis under federal, state or local laws, regulations or ordinances. The information collected by this application is solely to determine suitability for employment, verify identity and maintain employment statistics on applicants.
Applicants with disabilities may be entitled to reasonable accommodation under the terms of the Americans with Disabilities Act and certain state or local laws. A reasonable accommodation is a change in the way things are normally done which will ensure an equal employment opportunity without imposing undue hardship on the Company. Please inform the Company’s personnel representative if you need assistance completing any forms or to otherwise participate in the application process.
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