Job Title: DevOps Engineer Location: Houston, TX Job Type: Fulltime Job Overview: We are seeking a proactive and skilled DevOps Engineer with a strong understanding of Git branch/merge/deployment strategies, Terraform, and Azure DevOps (ADO) pipelines to support, monitor, and continuously improve our deployment processes across cloud environments. You'll play a key role in implementing and refining DevOps practices, from pipeline scripting to containerization, ensuring our environments are secure, efficient, and highly available. Key Responsibilities: • Develop, maintain, and optimize Git branch, merge, and deployment strategies to streamline version control and code integration. • Design, implement, and manage Infrastructure as Code (IaC) using Terraform, automating environment setups and configurations. • Create, configure, and manage ADO build and deployment pipelines using YAML scripting, ensuring reliable and scalable CI/CD practices. • Establish monitoring and alerting systems for Azure, AWS, and GCP environments to preemptively address issues and ensure high availability. • Support containerization initiatives, designing and deploying solutions that enhance portability, security, and scalability of applications. • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to evaluate, recommend, and implement DevOps best practices tailored to our infrastructure and business needs. • Proactively identify and implement process improvements to enhance deployment efficiency, reduce risk, and optimize resource utilization. • Troubleshoot, analyze, and resolve issues related to infrastructure and deployments, leveraging root cause analysis to prevent recurrence. Qualifications: • 5 years relevant experience • Proven experience with Git branch and merge strategies, deployment workflows, and pipeline automation. • Proficient in Terraform, with hands-on experience in deploying and managing resources on cloud platforms. • Advanced skills in Azure DevOps (ADO), particularly in building and scripting YAML-based CI/CD pipelines. • Knowledge of monitoring and alerting tools specific to Azure, AWS, and GCP, with a strong understanding of multi-cloud deployments. • Experience with containerization technologies such as Docker, Kubernetes, or similar. • Strong analytical skills, with the ability to anticipate issues, understand root causes, and implement proactive solutions. • Self-starter, inquisitive mindset, and a continuous learner with the ability to identify areas of improvement and recommend solutions. • Excellent communication skills and a collaborative attitude to work effectively across teams. Preferred Skills: • Certification in Azure, AWS, or GCP. • Familiarity with scripting languages like Python, Bash, or PowerShell for automation. • Experience with logging and monitoring tools like Prometheus, Grafana, or CloudWatch.