Associate DevOps Engineer

Key Responsibilities

Your day if you join us:

• Develop and enhance full stack applications that support automation deployment and internal developer tooling.

• Build maintain and improve CI/CD pipelines using GitHub Actions or similar tools to streamline software delivery.

• Write scripts and infrastructure-as-code (IaC) using Terraform PowerShell Bash or Python to automate cloud provisioning and operational tasks.

• Collaborate with peers onsite in real-time to debug issues design solutions and deliver working software in a fast-paced environment.

• Learn new technologies on the fly and adapt quickly to project needs using Generative AI tools like GitHub Copilot and ChatGPT to accelerate development.

• Participate in code reviews design discussions and agile ceremonies contributing actively to team deliverables.

• Support the monitoring and observability of automation solutions ensuring performance traceability and availability.

• Help document processes tools and learnings to improve team productivity and onboarding for future engineers.

• Take ownership of tasks and demonstrate a bias for action even when working in unfamiliar areas.

Required Qualifications

You meet our must haves for this role if you have:

• 13 years of experience in software development DevOps or related technical roles including internships or personal projects.

• Proficiency in at least one programming language such as Python JavaScript Java .

• Hands-on experience using Generative AI tools (e.g. GitHub Copilot ChatGPT Codex) to write refactor or troubleshoot code.

• Familiarity with CI/CD tools like GitHub Actions Jenkins or GitLab CI and a basic understanding of modern software delivery pipelines.

• Exposure to cloud platforms (Azure preferred; AWS or Google Cloud acceptable) through academic project or hands-on experience.

• Comfort with scripting and automation in PowerShell Bash or Python.

• Understanding Infrastructure-as-Code (IaC) principles; experience with tools like Terraform is a plus.

• Basic knowledge of containers and development in Linux-based environments.

• Strong problem-solving skills and a proven ability to learn new technologies independently as needed.

• Willingness to work onsite in a collaborative environment engaging directly with peers to deliver working solutions quickly.

• Bachelors Degree in Information Systems Engineering Computer Science Engineering Business or other related field

Preferred Qualifications

You are exactly who we are looking for if you:

• Experience building or contributing to internal tools automation frameworks or developer platforms.

• Familiarity with container orchestration tools (e.g. Kubernetes) and related concepts like Helm or service meshes.

• Exposure to monitoring and observability tools such as Dynatrace Prometheus Grafana or similar.

• Knowledge of secure coding practices and working in compliance-driven environments (e.g. FedRAMP ITAR NIST).

• Demonstrated ability to prototype quickly and iterate using AI-assisted coding workflows.

• Coursework or certification in cloud architecture DevOps or cybersecurity.

• Contributions to open-source projects or strong personal coding portfolio showcasing full stack or DevOps-related work.

• Bachelors Degree in Information Systems Engineering Computer Science Engineering Business or other related field

Why Join Exostar

At Exostar youll step into a global DevOps organization that plays a critical role in delivering secure cloud-native solutions for industries that matterAerospace & Defense Life Sciences and other high-stakes sectors. This is more than a job; its a launchpad for engineers who want to:

• Join a global team delivering automation and developer tooling across North America Europe and India.

• Work in a high-impact hands-on environment where your ideas and code will influence how our software is built and deployed.

• Collaborate daily with engineers architects and SREs to modernize CI/CD pipelines and internal platforms.

• Leverage cutting-edge AI tools like GitHub Copilot and ChatGPT to accelerate your work and expand your technical capabilities.

• Gain exposure to real-world cloud operations security practices and compliance frameworks early in your career.

• Work onsite in Cincinnati with peers and technical leaders who value speed initiative and practical innovation.

If youre a builder who thrives on learning by doing this is your opportunity to be part of a mission-driven company pushing the boundaries of modern DevOps.

Exostars cloud-based platforms create exclusive communities within the Aerospace and Defense Life Sciences and other highly regulated industries where members securely collaborate share information and operate compliantly. Within these communities we build trust. By analyzing community data we provide insights and intelligence enabling organizations to make better timelier decisions to mitigate risk and operate more efficiently.

• We believe in employee development: we promote internally and provide training and educational assistance

• We provide a fun engaged workplace with social and community-building events

• We offer comprehensive benefits and flexible time off plans

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Exostar is an Equal Opportunity Employment Employer.â The company provides equal employment opportunities to all applicants without regard to race color religion sex national origin age marital status disability status or genetic information.â Exostar is committed to providing equal employment opportunities for all persons in all facets of employment including recruiting hiring compensation promotion training benefits transfers and working conditions.

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