Lead DevOps Engineer

Connexure is a software company serving the self-funded medical benefits ecosystem. Our software helps stop loss carriers, brokers, and third-party administrators with quoting, underwriting, and administering stop loss policies. Our mission is to unify the self-funded medical ecosystem through integrated technologies, processes, and data insights. Our leadership team believes in a customer-centric approach to driving value and creating a network effect where the software becomes value-additive through stakeholder interoperability. We are looking for talented and motivated individuals who align with our vision and will support the next phase of growth. Connexure is hiring a Lead DevOps Engineer to design, build, and operate secure, scalable, and high-performance cloud infrastructure and deployment pipelines that power our next-generation platforms. This role combines hands-on DevOps engineering, Azure cloud architecture, and security-driven automation to deliver reliable, compliant, and efficient solutions for mission-critical applications. The ideal candidate will lead the development of robust and secure CI/CD pipelines, ensuring DevSecOps and release management best practices are embedded across the organization. As a Senior Cloud Engineer, you will identify end-to-end DevOps solutions, leverage automation and best practices, and partner with application teams on their DevOps journey. This key role involves designing, building, and deploying cloud-based applications on the Azure platform while collaborating across teams to improve efficiency, security, and delivery speed. Reports to:VP, Cloud Engineering & Cybersecurity FSLA Exemption: Exempt Position Location: Atlanta, GA (Hybrid: 35 days onsite; remote as needed) Responsibilities Design, build, and operate secure, resilient, and scalable cloud infrastructure across Azure and hybrid environments. Build and maintain infrastructure automation and orchestration frameworks using Infrastructure as Code (IaC) tools. Define and lead the reliability and cloud infrastructure strategy, ensuring alignment with business and product goals. Proven experience designing, deploying, and managing Azure environments across IaaS, PaaS, SaaS, and hybrid cloud models. Design, implement, and maintain robust CI/CD pipelines to automate build, test, and deployment processes for microservices-based and SaaS applications. Continuously improve and optimize workflows to enhance efficiency, reliability, and release velocity. Implement scalable CI/CD platforms to support high change volumes and fast feedback loops using tools like Azure DevOps, and GitHub. Integrate automated testing, quality gates, and security scanning into every stage of the pipeline. Develop pipelines as code for consistency and traceability. Manage and optimize code repositories, ensuring proper branching, merging, and versioning practices. Implement tools and processes to improve code review workflows and integration consistency. Establish repository standards to support collaborative development and release readiness. Release Management Develop and oversee the release management process, ensuring smooth and coordinated deployments. Implement automated release tools that support seamless rollbacks, audit trails, and environment validation. Collaborate with QA and product teams to define release readiness criteria and scheduling. Drive improvements to release quality, traceability, and deployment safety across environments. DevSecOps & Automation Integrate security and compliance controls throughout the CI/CD lifecycle. Embed DevSecOps practices for vulnerability scanning, code analysis, and secrets management. Partner with Security, QA, and Architecture teams to develop secure-by-design pipelines and environments. Research emerging DevSecOps technologies and implement improvements to enhance automation and compliance. Implement monitoring and logging solutions (Azure Monitor, Prometheus, Grafana) to ensure infrastructure health and performance. Automate alerts and RCA (Root Cause Analysis) processes for pipeline and deployment incidents. Proactively identify and resolve performance bottlenecks, latency issues, or resource constraints. Monitor and optimize cloud costs, right-size compute and storage resources, and implement cost governance policies. Use Azure Cost Management and tagging strategies to align cloud spend with business priorities. Manage configuration drift and maintain consistent environments across Dev, Test, UAT, Stage, and Production. Implement configuration management tools to enforce compliance and policy alignment. Define environment baselines and validate them via automated controls. Change Management & Governance Enforce change management standards and ensure all deployments follow traceable, auditable workflows. Integrate approvals, rollback plans, and change records directly into CI/CD pipelines. Maintain compliance with Connexures governance frameworks and external audit requirements. Partner with engineering, QA, and operations teams to align development, deployment, and monitoring strategies. Communicate effectively with stakeholders on release progress, infrastructure performance, and incident updates. Represent DevSecOps in executive and client-facing forums, providing updates and technical insights. Collaborate across departments to drive a unified approach to automation, observability, and delivery. Security & Compliance Ensure compliance with HIPAA, SOC 2, and HiTrust standards and Connexures internal security policies. Conduct regular security audits, threat assessments, and vulnerability scans. Implement least-privilege access controls and policy enforcement using Azure-native tools. Collaborate with security teams to ensure continuous risk mitigation and adherence to compliance frameworks. Own and evolve the DevOps toolchain (CI/CD, IaC, monitoring, secrets management, artifact storage). Implement metrics and dashboards for DevOps KPIs (deployment frequency, lead time, MTTR). Drive continuous improvement through feedback loops, retrospectives, and cross-functional learning. Research and integrate emerging technologies to modernize Connexures DevSecOps ecosystem. Qualifications Bachelors degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field; advanced degree preferred. 7+ years of experience in Azure DevOps engineering, with a focus on CI/CD automation, code repository management, and release management. Strong expertise in CI/CD tools and platforms (Azure DevOps, GitLab). Proficient in version control systems (Git) and branching/merging best practices. Experience with Azure cloud infrastructure and IaC frameworks. Strong understanding of containerization and orchestration technologies. Excellent problem-solving, troubleshooting, and communication skills. Proven ability to integrate security and compliance controls into DevOps workflows. Experience in the healthcare or insurance sector is a plus. Knowledge of security best practices and HIPAA compliance preferred. Why Join Connexure Be a key leader in Connexures Senior Cloud Engineer transformation, defining standards for automation and security. Shape the companys cloud delivery model through modern CI/CD, IaC, and observability practices. Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team delivering high-impact, secure, and scalable systems. Enjoy competitive compensation, comprehensive benefits, and professional growth opportunities. Work Environment Requesting 3-5 days in the Atlanta office alongside the Leadership team. Remote work is permitted on an as-needed basis throughout the year. Flexibility with scheduling around general business hours. Must have reliable internet and familiarity with digital platforms. Disclaimer This job description is intended to describe the nature and level of work being performed by individuals assigned to this position. It is not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities and duties required of the job. Job descriptions may also be rewritten periodically to reflect any changes in the positions duties and responsibilities. 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