DevOps Engineer II

About the Role

We are seeking a skilled DevOps Engineer to join our engineering team and accelerate our
software delivery this role you will design implement and maintain automated
infrastructure and deployment pipelines that enable development teams to ship code safely and
efficiently. You will work closely with software engineers the DevOps Architect operations
teams and the DevOps Analyst to create scalable reliable and secure systems.

As a DevOps Engineer you will be responsible for implementing infrastructure as code
following architectural standards developing CI/CD pipelines and championing best practices in
infrastructure management security and operational excellence

Join a team recognized as one of Madison Magazines Best Places to Work where innovation thrives collaboration drives success and your work makes a real-world impactbecause at Yahara we dont just build software we empower people and transform industries. You can learn more here: Press Release: Yahara Software Named Best Place to Work by Madison Magazine

Important to note: This position is hybrid requiring at least 2 days/week in the Madison WI office.

Key Responsibilities
Infrastructure as Code & Automation
Implement and maintain infrastructure as code (IaC) using tools like Terraform
following established architectural standards and style guides
Develop test and maintain reusable infrastructure modules with proper documentation
and version control
Automate infrastructure deployment configuration and management across
development staging and production environments
Ensure infrastructure configurations are consistent repeatable and auditable through
version control systems
CI/CD Pipeline Development & Management
Build and maintain continuous integration and continuous deployment (CI/CD) pipelines
to streamline software delivery
Automate build test and deployment processes to minimize manual intervention and
reduce time-to-production
Integrate security scanning testing frameworks and quality gates into deployment
pipelines
Monitor and optimize pipeline performance and deployment success rates

Collaboration & Technical Leadership
Collaborate with the DevOps Architect on architectural designs and implementation
strategies within established constraints
Conduct code reviews for peer engineers ensuring adherence to coding standards and
best practices
Provide technical guidance and support to the DevOps Analyst on complex operational
issues
Work effectively with development operations QA and security teams to ensure smooth
project delivery
System Monitoring & Operations
Monitor and manage cloud infrastructure on Azure and AWS platforms to optimize
performance and cost
Implement and maintain monitoring logging and alerting solutions to ensure system
health and reliability
Troubleshoot and resolve issues across development testing and production
environments
Participate in on-call rotation for production support and incident response
Security & Compliance
Monitor and manage networks firewalls and security configurations to ensure secure
data transmission
Implement security best practices throughout the infrastructure and deployment lifecycle
Ensure compliance with organizational security policies and industry standards
Containerization & Orchestration
Utilize containerization technologies (Docker) and orchestration platforms (Kubernetes)
for efficient application deployment and scaling
Manage container registries and optimize container images for production use
Continuous Improvement
Identify recommend and implement repeatable DevOps best practices and automation
opportunities
Stay current with industry trends emerging technologies and DevOps methodologies
Conduct technical research and proof-of-concept work to evaluate new tools and
approaches
Document implementations processes and infrastructure configurations for knowledge
sharing
Required Qualifications

Education & Experience
Bachelors degree in Computer Science (or equivalent work experience) Information
Technology Computer Engineering or related discipline
3-5 years of experience in a DevOps Site Reliability Engineering (SRE) or
Infrastructure Engineering role
Demonstrated focus on automation continuous integration/deployment (CI/CD) and
infrastructure as code
Technical Skills
Infrastructure as Code: Strong proficiency with Terraform Ansible or similar IaC
tools
Scripting & Programming: Proficiency in Python Bash PowerShell or similar
languages for automation
Cloud Platforms: Hands-on experience with AWS and/or Azure cloud services
including compute networking storage and security
Containerization: Practical experience with Docker and container orchestration
(Kubernetes/Docker Swarm/similar)
CI/CD Tools: Experience with CI/CD platforms such as Jenkins GitLab CI/CD GitHub
Actions or Azure DevOps
Version Control: Strong understanding of Git workflows and branching strategies
Monitoring & Logging: Familiarity with monitoring and logging tools (Prometheus
Grafana ELK Stack Splunk or similar)
Configuration Management: Experience with configuration management tools like
Ansible
Networking: Understanding of networking concepts firewalls load balancers and
security principles
Professional Skills
Strong problem-solving abilities and analytical thinking for troubleshooting complex
technical issues
Excellent communication skills with the ability to explain technical concepts to diverse
audiences including client stakeholders
Collaborative mindset with demonstrated ability to work effectively in cross-functional
teams
Customer-focused demeanor for both internal stakeholders and external clients
Detail-oriented with strong documentation practices
Ability to manage multiple priorities and projects simultaneously
Self-motivated with a commitment to continuous learning and professional growth

Company Benefits & Perks:

• Over 20 days of PTO accruable in the first year of employment!
• Health insurance options to best fit you and your familys needs (Medical Dental and Vision)
  • HMO (copay or high-deductible health plan)
  • PPO
• Health Savings Account (HSA) option with annual employer contributions
• Flexible Savings Account (FSA) availability
• 401(k) options (Both Traditional and Roth) with guaranteed company match
• 100% company paid short-term and long-term disability
• 100% company paid life insurance plans with option to increase coverage
• On-site gym membership including basketball court
• Fresh fruit healthy snacks and beverages provided in office daily
• Hybrid and remote schedule availability for most positions with home office stipend
• Company supported community outreach/team volunteer opportunities
• Monthly and Quarterly Employee Recognition Awards with spot bonuses for outstanding contributions
• Bonus certification program for career development (Microsoft AWS PMP IIBA etc.)
• Employee Assistance Program includes:
  • Professional counselling for emotional wellness and life coaching
  • Legal and financial consultation and services
• 100% company paid identity theft protection plan
• Employee-run committee opportunity involvement
• Collaborative and engaged company culture founded on realized values and incredible people

If you need an accommodation as part of the employment process please contact Human Resources via email at

Yahara Software LLC. Is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer.

The current opening positions listedare full-time in-house salaried position with competitive salary and benefits. Candidates must be eligible to work in the U.S on a permanent basis and can work on-site in our office located in Madison Wisconsin.We are unable to provide any sponsorship at this time.

Required Experience:

Manager