Lead DevOps Engineer

About Skypoint

Skypoint’s AI platform (AIP) enables customers in regulated industries like healthcare, public sector, and financial services to:

· Unify data from various siloed and disparate sources to AI-ready data lakehouses.

· Deploy industry-specific compound AI systems that leverage optimized open-source LLMs and dedicated GPU compute capacity.

· Leverage AI-powered analytics, applications, copilots, and agents to boost productivity and operational efficiency.

Skypoint was founded in 2020 in Portland, Oregon. We now have over 75 employees and 125 customers.

Skypoint is proud to be ranked #26 in Deloitte's Fast 500, recognizing the 500 fastest-growing tech companies in the US and Canada for 2024. We also received the Portland Business Journal's Healthcare Innovation Award for 2024!

Job Overview:

We are seeking an experienced Lead DevOps Engineer with 8-10 years of expertise to spearhead the design, development, and implementation of cutting-edge DevOps solutions on the Microsoft Azure platform. This role requires a deep understanding of Azure services, CI/CD pipelines, Infrastructure as Code (IaC), and containerized workloads. As a technical leader, you will collaborate with cross-functional teams to build secure, scalable, and efficient cloud solutions while driving innovation and best practices.

Key Responsibilities:

Collaborate with stakeholders to identify challenges and deliver tailored DevOps solutions.

Design and implement DevOps architectures, roadmaps, and plans in alignment with the Azure Well-Architected Framework.

Establish and manage Azure governance through Azure Policies, Azure Active Directory (AAD), and Azure RBAC.

Build and maintain CI/CD pipelines using Azure DevOps (YAML or classic) for fully automated deployments.

Automate cloud resource provisioning and management using Infrastructure as Code tools such as ARM, Bicep, and Terraform.

Assess existing infrastructure and applications, provide optimization recommendations, and generate audit reports.

Lead containerization initiatives, including Kubernetes-based architectures and deployment strategies.

Ensure compliance with security, performance, and cost-efficiency standards.

Stay current on emerging technologies, including DevOps, SecOps, and AI tools, to drive continuous improvement.

Communicate technical concepts effectively to technical and non-technical stakeholders alike.

Qualifications:

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field.

8-10 years of hands-on experience in DevOps, Site Reliability Engineering, or a related role.

Proven expertise in deploying and managing Azure cloud environments.

Strong proficiency in Azure resource management, cost optimization, and monitoring.

Deep knowledge of CI/CD tools and Infrastructure as Code (Terraform proficiency is a must).

Extensive experience with Kubernetes and containerized workload management.

Familiarity with the Azure Well-Architected Framework for building secure and cost-effective solutions.

Exceptional analytical, troubleshooting, and problem-solving skills.

Excellent communication and leadership abilities.

Experience as a foundational engineer in a startup is a plus.

Certifications:

Microsoft Certified: Azure Solutions Architect Expert

Microsoft Certified: Azure DevOps Engineer Expert

Why Join Us?

Lead transformative DevOps initiatives in a fast-paced, innovative environment.

Work alongside a team of talented professionals who value growth, collaboration, and cutting-edge solutions.

Shape the future of our cloud infrastructure while advancing your career in a leadership role.

If you are a passionate and experienced DevOps professional looking to make an impact, we’d love to hear from you!

Apply today and be part of our journey to redefine excellence in DevOps!