Associate DevOps Engineer

Benefits Overview

A career at CoBank can offer you the opportunity to make a personal impact on the people and communities where we do business. When you choose a career with CoBank, you make a difference by standing for something that matters. In order to be the best, we hire the best

Remarkable Benefits Offered by CoBank

• Careers with a purpose. Stand for something
• Time-Off Packages, boasting over 15 days of vacation, 10 paid sick days and 11 paid holidays
• Competitive Compensation & Incentive
• Hybrid work model: flexible arrangements for most positions
• Benefits Packages, including Medical, Dental and Vision coverage, Disability, AD&D, and Life Insurance
• Robust associate training and development with CoBank University
• Tuition reimbursement for higher education up to $10,000 per year
• Outstanding 401k: up to 6% matching and additional 3% non-elective contribution
• Community Impact: United Way Angel Day, Volunteer Day and Associate Directed Contribution
• Associate Resource Groups: creating a culture of diversity and inclusion
• Recognize a fellow associate through our GEM awards

Job Description

Are you passionate about technology and eager to solve intricate business challenges? Do you excel in a dynamic, collaborative, and inclusive environment? At CoBank, you will immerse yourself in an innovative tech landscape, catering to the needs of real farm credit customers. We're seeking Associate DevOps Engineers who are enthusiastic about leveraging automation across AWS and on-premises infrastructure, as well as exploring cutting-edge technologies. As an Associate DevOps Engineer, you will be instrumental in bridging the gap between development and operations teams, ensuring the seamless delivery of high-quality software products in the cloud. You will collaborate with Agile teams to design, develop, test, implement, and support technical solutions in AWS/Cloud. You will leverage automation tools such as Infrastructure as Code, Pipeline as Code, and Configuration as Code to streamline processes.

Essential Functions

1. Provides support for the engineering of automated solutions, including continuous integration (CI) and continuous delivery (CD) pipelines; for the implementation of automated testing practices to ensure software quality; and for the monitoring and observability required to maintain robust systems.
2. Collaborates closely with senior engineers, product managers and cross-functional teams, to contribute to the delivery of cloud-based solutions that meet high standards of performance, security, and scalability.
3. Practices a variety of programming languages and tools, including Bash, Powershell, and Python for development. Work with container orchestration services such as ECS, Docker, and Kubernetes, and leverage a range of AWS tools.
4. Helps develop solutions that enhance quality, delivery speed, and efficiency, prioritizing automation technologies to improve customer and employee experiences.
5. Continues to develop a strong understanding of the Software Development Lifecycle (SDLC). Learns to work with CI/CD pipelines and related tools to streamline software delivery.
6. Supports the resolution of production issues promptly, engaging IT and vendors as needed. Provides workday and after-hours support, including troubleshooting and problem correction.
7. Collaborates with program owners and business units to implement enhancements. Contributes to automation portfolios and participates in weekly discussions. Supports the implementation of best practices across the organization.
8. Continues to learn and implement new automation technologies by analyzing technical specifications, while adhering to security best practices.

Education

• Bachelor's Degree in computer science, information systems or a relevant discipline. preferred

Work Experience

Prior Experience with Cloud Computing Principles, with a focus on AWS services preferred
Prior Experience with AWS, GCP, Microsoft Azure, or another cloud service. preferred
Any AWS/Azure/GCP Certification (developer, solution architect, networking, infrastructure) preferred
1. Prior knowledge of AWS Services: some proficiency in various AWS services such as EKS, EC2, S3, RDS, Lambda, CloudWatch, and others is essential for deploying and managing infrastructure in AWS Cloud.
2. Prior experience with DevOps Tools: Familiarity with popular DevOps tools like Jenkins, Git, Chef, Puppet, Ansible, and Terraform is necessary to automate infrastructure provisioning, configuration management, and deployment processes.
3. Scripting and Programming: some proficiency in scripting languages like Python and Bash enables the creation of custom automation scripts and development of infrastructure-as-code solutions.
4. Networking Concepts: basic understanding of networking concepts, including VPC, subnets, security groups, load balancers, and VPNs, facilitates the design and implementation of reliable and scalable network architectures.
5. Problem-Solving and Troubleshooting: problem-solving and troubleshooting skills are crucial to identify and resolve issues related to infrastructure, security, performance, or scalability, ensuring smooth operations and timely resolution of incidents.
6. Strong Communication Skills: In a technology transformation role, it is crucial to be able to effectively communicate with various stakeholders, including team members, project managers, and clients. Clear and concise communication helps ensure everyone is on the same page and can contribute to the successful implementation of a cloud DevOps infrastructure.
7. Adaptability and Flexibility: The cloud technology landscape is constantly evolving, and a technology transformation role requires the ability to adapt and embrace change. Being open to new ideas, learning new tools and technologies, and being flexible in approach are important soft skills for success in an AWS Cloud DevOps Infrastructure Engineering job.
8. Some proficiency in Scripting Languages: Like Python, Bash, or PowerShell for automating infrastructure tasks.

About CoBank

The typical base pay range for this role is between $72,851 - $91,920. Compensation may vary based on individual job-related knowledge, skills, expertise, and experience. This position is eligible for a discretionary annual incentive program driven by organization and individual performance.

The listed salary, other compensation and benefits information is accurate as of the date of this posting. This job will be posted for a minimum of five (5) business days or until the position is filled. CoBank reserves the right to adjust compensation for all positions and to modify or discontinue benefits programs at any time in its sole discretion, subject to applicable law.

CoBank is a cooperative bank serving vital industries across rural America. The bank provides loans, leases, export financing and other financial services to agribusinesses and rural power, water and communications providers in all 50 states. The bank also provides wholesale loans and other financial services to affiliated Farm Credit associations serving more than 76,000 farmers, ranchers and other rural borrowers in 23 states around the country. CoBank is a member of the Farm Credit System, a nationwide network of banks and retail lending associations chartered to support the borrowing needs of U.S. agriculture, rural infrastructure and rural communities. Headquartered outside Denver, Colorado, CoBank serves customers from regional banking centers across the U.S. and also maintains an international representative office in Singapore.

REASONABLE ACCOMMODATION

We are committed to ensuring that our online application process provides an equal employment opportunity to all applicants, including qualified individuals with disabilities. If you are an applicant with a disability, or are assisting an applicant with a disability, and require accessibility assistance or would like to request a reasonable accommodation for any aspect of the application process, including completing an application, interviewing, or otherwise participating in the employee selection process, please submit a request by emailing recruiting@cobank.com. Include your contact information and specific details about your requested accommodation.

Applicants must be authorized to work for any employer in the U.S. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment visa at this time.

CoBank is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.

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