DevOps Engineer

Slide is a cutting-edge Tampa based Technology Enabled Insurance company who is disrupting the industry!

To revolutionize all facets of property insurance, we need to do things differently. Therefore, certain traits are required of Sliders in order to be successful in our fast-paced environment.

Being able to contribute innovative solutions (Best Idea Wins!), being able to easily pivot and comfortable with ambiguity, as well as the desire to grow in a Best Places to Work award winning culture are some of the things that make a Slider successful.

Does this sound like you?!

What you will be doing :

• Design, implement, and manage scalable, reliable, and secure infrastructure using cloud services (AWS, Azure, GCP).
• Automate infrastructure provisioning, configuration management, and application deployments.
• Develop and maintain CI / CD pipelines to streamline the software development lifecycle.
• Ensure automated testing and quality assurance practices are integrated into the CI / CD processes.
• Implement monitoring solutions to track system performance, availability, and security.
• Perform performance tuning and optimization of applications and infrastructure.
• Work closely with software development, QA, and IT teams to ensure smooth integration and deployment of applications.
• Provide mentorship and guidance to junior DevOps engineers and other team members.
• Implement security best practices and ensure compliance with industry standards.
• Conduct regular security audits and vulnerability assessments.
• Troubleshoot and resolve production issues in a timely manner.
• Develop incident response procedures and participate in on-call rotations.
• Serve as the primary point of contact for new projects and initiatives, offering technical expertise and architectural insights.
• Perform other duties, as assigned.

What you already have :

Education, Experience, and Licensing :

• Degree in Computer Science or Computer Engineering or High School diploma and equivalent work experience required.
• 5+ years of experience in DevOps or closely related fields within IT, computer science, or operations.
• Azure Certifications Required .

Qualifications / Skills and Competencies :

• Expert-level understanding of DevOps standard processes and awareness of emerging trends in source code management.
• Demonstrated capability in leading projects independently along with strategic planning expertise for team initiatives.
• Proficiency utilizing one or more cloud platforms (e.g., Azure, AWS, GCP).
• Proven proficiency with configuration management tools such as Terraform.
• Hands-on experience with version control systems like Bitbucket or GitHub.
• Familiarity with various workflow methodologies, including Scrum, Kanban, or Agile.
• Demonstrated experience with tools like Auth0 and Octopus.
• Experience in Azure Tools like Azure Monitor, Application Insights, Dynatrace, Datadog, Log Analytics, Azure Storage
• Demonstrated experience with CI / CD pipelines.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and communication skills.
• Proven ability to be adaptable and flexible; able to adjust to new requirements or unforeseen issues.
• Excellent interpersonal skills with a focus on excellent customer service.
• Strong planning and organizational skills.
• Exceptional time management skills with ability to prioritize tasks and allocate resources efficiently.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to professionally interact with team members in other departments.
• Proficient in MSO / 365 applications such as Microsoft Teams, SharePoint, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook.
• Desire to live Slide's Core Values.

What Slide offers to you :

The Slide Vibe - An opportunity to be a part of a fun and innovation-driven culture fueled by Passion, Purpose and Technology!

Benefits - We have extensive and cost-effective benefits that cover you and your family from every angle... Physical, Emotional, Financial, Social and Professional Health.

A new 2024 Benefit is a Lifestyle Spending Account opened for each employee to spend on a Wellness Activity of their choice each month... funded by Slide!

2023 AND 2024 BEST PLACE TO WORK - Tampa Bay Business Journal

2024 TOP WORKPLACE - Tampa Bay Times and USA Today