Jr. DevOps Engineer

At Quest Analytics, our mission is to make healthcare more accessible for all Americans. As part of our team, you’ll work in an innovative, collaborative, challenging, and flexible environment that supports your personal growth, every day. As a Jr DevOps Engineer, you will play a valuable role in our mission to enable the delivery of software features and fixes to our customers as quickly and reliably as possible. You will have a direct hand in the support and evolution of our cloud native infrastructure, CI/CD pipelines, and monitoring solutions while furthering the integration of development and operations processes that foster a culture of partnership and efficiency throughout the software development lifecycle. In this role, you will:Learn and help iterate on the design, implementation, and management of our CI/CD pipelines, automating build, test, and deployment processes to streamline software delivery and increase release velocity.Collaborate closely with development teams to define and refine source code branching and release strategies, promoting best practices for version control and release management. Learn how to proactively monitor and assess the health and performance of our cloud infrastructure, identifying opportunities for optimization and scalability enhancements. Learn and help implement robust monitoring solutions to detect and mitigate potential issues, minimizing system downtime and ensuring optimal performance for our applications and services. Learn and contribute to the design and evolution of our cloud architecture, leveraging best-in-class technologies and practices to build scalable, resilient, and secure systems. Drive the adoption of modern cloud-native technologies and patterns, such as containerization, to enhance agility and flexibility in our software development efforts. Serve as a liaison between support, development, and other cross-functional teams, facilitating communication and alignment on infrastructure requirements, dependencies, and priorities. Foster a culture of continuous improvement and knowledge sharing, empowering team members to leverage automation and self-service capabilities for enhanced productivity and effectiveness. Receive mentorship from senior members of the DevOps team who will provide guidance, support, and professional development opportunities to foster your growth and success. Promote a collaborative and inclusive team environment, encouraging open communication, mutual respect, and shared accountability among team members. Lead by example in embodying our organization's core values and cultural principles, inspiring and motivating team members to perform at their best and achieve their full potential. This role requires:Bachelor’s degree (Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Information Systems & Technology or related field) or equivalent technical IT work experience2+ years administering and configuring Windows and Linux operating systems or equivalent hands-on experience via internships, home lab projects, or certifications.Introductory experience with cloud platforms. (Azure preferred; AWS/GCP acceptable) Demonstrated experience in automation, cloud engineering, and DevOps principles.Demonstrated experience troubleshooting skills for system or application issues.Demonstrated experience in one or more scripting languages. (PowerShell, Python, or Bash) Demonstrated experience with version control concepts and workflows. (Git required; GitHub/Azure DevOps) Familiarity with containers and containerization tooling.Familiarity with Infrastructure as Code concepts. (Terraform preferred) Familiarity with modern CI/CD practices and tools.Familiarity with logging/monitoring concepts, metrics vs logs, and system observability basics.Exposure to relational databases (SQL preferred)and NoSQL databases. (MongoDB, Redis) Ability to ask questions early, learn rapidly, and follow structured guidance.Self-motivated and able to work in a fast-paced, deadline-oriented environment.Excellent troubleshooting, listening, and problem-solving skills. Proven ability to solve complex issues.Customer focused .We are not currently engaging with outside agencies on this role.What you’ll appreciate:•Workplace flexibility – you choose between remote, hybrid or in-office•Company paid employee medical, dental and vision•Competitive salary and success sharing bonus•Flexible vacation with no cap, plus sick time and holidays•An entrepreneurial culture that won’t limit you to a job description•Being listened to, valued, appreciated -- and having your contributions rewarded•Enjoying your work each day with a great group of peopleApply TODAYAbout Quest AnalyticsFor more than 20 years, we’ve been improving provider network management one groundbreaking innovation at a time. 90% of America’s health plans use our tools, including the eight largest in the nation. Achieve your personal quest to build a great career here. Visa sponsorship is not available at this time.Preferred work locations are within one of the following states: Alabama, Arizona, Arkansas, Colorado, Connecticut, Delaware, Florida, Georgia, Idaho, Illinois (outside of Chicago proper), Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Kentucky, Louisiana, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Mississippi, Missouri, Montana, Nebraska, Nevada, New Hampshire, New Mexico, North Carolina, North Dakota, Ohio, Oklahoma, Oregon, South Carolina, South Dakota, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, Vermont, Virginia, West Virginia, Wisconsin, or Wyoming.Quest Analytics provides equal employment opportunities to all people without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, ancestry, marital status, veteran status, age, disability, sexual orientation or gender identity or expression or any other legally protected category. We are committed to creating and maintaining a workforce environment that is free from any form of discriminations or harassment. Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States. Verification of employment eligibility will be required at the time of hire.Persons with disabilities who anticipate needing accommodations for any part of the application process may contact, in confidence NOTE: Staffing agencies, headhunters, recruiters, and/or placement agencies, please do not contact our hiring managers directly. We are not currently working with additional outside agencies at this time.Any job posting displayed on websites other than or may be out of date, inaccurate and unavailableWe may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process, such as reviewing applications, analyzing resumes, or assessing responses. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions are ultimately made by humans. 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