DevOps Software Engineer

The Hartford

. Design, build, implement, and support CI/CD pipelines for automated and reliable software delivery .

Posted 9/21/2026full-timeUnited StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $96,800 - $145,200 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in designing and implementing CI/CD pipelines, Infrastructure as Code using Terraform or CloudFormation, and AWS cloud services. Proficient in container orchestration with Kubernetes and Docker, along with a strong focus on DevSecOps practices and automation.

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CI/CD Pipeline DevelopmentInfrastructure as Code (Terraform, CloudFormation)AWS Cloud Services (EC2, ECS, Lambda, S3)Containerization (Docker, Kubernetes)DevSecOps Implementation

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Hard Skills

AWS Cloud InfrastructureCI/CD Pipeline ManagementInfrastructure as CodeContainer OrchestrationScripting (Python, Bash, PowerShell)Monitoring and Logging ToolsAutomation TechniquesPolicy-as-CodeMicroservices ArchitectureService Reliability Engineering

Soft Skills

Problem-SolvingContinuous Improvement MindsetCollaborationMentoringAdaptability

Tools & Technologies

GitHub ActionsJenkinsGitLab CI/CDAzure DevOpsDynatraceSplunkCloudWatchPrometheusGrafanaAI-Assisted Engineering Tools

Certifications & Qualifications

AWS DeveloperAWS SysOps AdministratorAWS Solutions ArchitectDevOps Engineer Certification

Industry Keywords

DevOpsCloud EngineeringAgileSAFeCompliance Automation

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

AWSAzureCloudDockerEC2GrafanaJenkinsKubernetesMicroservicesPrometheusPythonSplunkTerraform

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Design, build, implement, and support CI/CD pipelines for automated and reliable software delivery
Develop and manage Infrastructure as Code solutions using Terraform, CloudFormation, or AWS CDK
Automate infrastructure provisioning, application deployments, environment configuration, and operational processes
Implement monitoring, logging, alerting, and observability solutions
Support containerized application deployments using Docker, Kubernetes, ECS, or EKS
Collaborate with development teams to improve deployment automation, release processes, and operational readiness
Troubleshoot and resolve infrastructure, deployment, application, and performance issues across multiple environments
Partner with security teams to implement DevSecOps practices, vulnerability management, secrets management, and compliance automation
Contribute to cloud architecture reviews and AWS Well-Architected Framework best practices
Mentor and coach engineers on DevOps practices, cloud technologies, and automation capabilities
Act as a technical resource and subject matter expert for less experienced colleagues
Explore and leverage AI-assisted engineering tools and emerging technologies to improve productivity, efficiency, quality, and delivery outcomes
Evaluate and adopt innovative technologies, automation approaches, and AI-enabled capabilities
Contribute ideas and best practices for incorporating AI, automation, and intelligent tooling into the software development and DevOps lifecycle
Partner with Software Engineers, Architects, Product Owners, and Infrastructure teams across development, testing, and production environments

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor's degree (or foreign equivalent) in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Information Systems, or a related field plus three (3) years of post-baccalaureate experience in software engineering, cloud engineering, DevOps engineering, or a related role
Demonstrated experience designing, implementing, and supporting AWS cloud infrastructure and services, including EC2, ECS/EKS, Lambda, S3, RDS, IAM, VPC, CloudWatch, and Route53
Experience with Infrastructure as Code tools such as Terraform, CloudFormation, or AWS CDK
Experience building and maintaining CI/CD pipelines using GitHub Actions, Jenkins, GitLab CI/CD, Azure DevOps, or similar platforms
Experience with source control and repository management using Git and GitHub
Experience supporting containerized applications using Docker and container orchestration platforms such as Kubernetes, ECS, or EKS
Experience with scripting and automation using Python, Bash, PowerShell, or similar languages
Experience with monitoring, logging, observability, and application performance tools such as Dynatrace, Splunk, CloudWatch, Prometheus, or Grafana
Experience implementing security controls and DevSecOps practices within CI/CD pipelines and cloud environments
Experience working within Agile and SAFe delivery frameworks
Demonstrated willingness to learn, experiment with, and adopt emerging technologies, including AI-powered development, automation, and operational tools
Strong problem-solving skills with a continuous improvement mindset and ability to evaluate new technologies to drive engineering efficiency and business value
AWS Developer, SysOps Administrator, Solutions Architect, or DevOps Engineer certification preferred
Experience with policy-as-code, infrastructure security scanning, and compliance automation preferred
Experience supporting event-driven and microservices-based architectures preferred
Knowledge of service reliability engineering (SRE) practices preferred
Experience with AI-powered developer productivity and operational tooling preferred
Must be authorized to work in the US without company sponsorship
The company will not support the STEM OPT I-983 Training Plan endorsement for this position

Benefits

Comp & perks

Opportunity to work with modern cloud-native platforms and enterprise-scale AWS environments
Exposure to emerging cloud, automation, containerization, and platform engineering technologies
Ability to influence enterprise DevOps practices and engineering excellence initiatives
Experience working in a fast-paced Agile environment delivering strategic business capabilities
Opportunity to enhance leadership, architecture, automation, and operational excellence skills
Collaborative culture that promotes continuous learning, innovation, and career growth
Opportunity to drive measurable improvements in deployment velocity, reliability, security, and developer experience
Short-term or annual bonuses
Long-term incentives
On-the-spot recognition