DevOps Engineer I

We're HCSS. We're a software company based in Sugar Land, TX and we provide innovative solutions for the construction industry that help streamline their operations. Our mission at HCSS is helping customers achieve excellence through our proven, customer-centric, end-to-end solutions and exceptionally helpful service while providing a great life for our employees. With this mission at the forefront of everything we do, we're recognized as a pioneer and leader in our market and nominated the "Best Companies to Work for in Texas" 16 years in a row.
Who We Need:
We are looking for a motivated and enthusiastic DevOps Engineer to join our DevOps team. In this role, you will work alongside experienced DevOps engineers to support the development, deployment, and maintenance of our software applications and infrastructure.
Key Responsibilities
1. Support Infrastructure and Deployment:

• Assist in the deployment and configuration of applications and services on cloud platforms or on-premises environments.
• Help maintain and monitor cloud infrastructure in Azure

2. Collaborate on Development and Operations:

• Work with development teams to understand application requirements and provide infrastructure solutions.
• Collaborate with other team members to improve deployment processes and automate repetitive tasks.

3. Learn and Implement CI/CD Pipelines:

• Support the creation and maintenance of Continuous Integration and Continuous Deployment (CI/CD) pipelines.
• Assist in the configuration of tools such Azure DevOps for automated testing and deployment.

4. Manage and Monitor Systems:

• Help with system monitoring and performance tuning.
• Assist in troubleshooting issues related to application performance and availability.

5. Documentation and Reporting:

• Document infrastructure configurations, processes, and procedures. • Provide regular status updates and reports to the DevOps team.

6. Continuous Learning:

• Stay up-to-date with industry trends, best practices, and new technologies. • Participate in training and development opportunities to enhance your DevOps skills.

Qualifications

• Basic Understanding of DevOps concepts, software development lifecycle, and Infrastructure as Code.
• Familiarity with version control systems (e.g., Git).

Skills and Competencies:
Technical Skills:

• Basic knowledge of cloud services (Azure, AWS, GCP) and virtualization technologies (Docker, Kubernetes is a plus).
• Understanding of scripting languages (Powershell, Python, or similar). • Familiarity with Infrastructure as Code tools (Terraform, Bicep, or similar) is a plus.
• Basic knowledge of networking concepts and protocols.

Soft Skills:

• Strong problem-solving abilities and analytical thinking.
• Good communication skills and ability to work effectively in a team environment.
• Eagerness to learn and adapt to new technologies and methodologies.

Preferred Certifications:

• Certifications: Entry & Intermediate level certifications such as Azure Fundamentals, Azure Administrator Associate, Azure Developer Associate or similar are a plus.

Benefits and Perks:
Part of our mission statement is to provide a great life for our employees. We believe that happy
employees make for a better company, so we take care of them. Here are a few of the perks we
offer:

• Flexibility for you to work in-office or hybrid.
• Medical and Dental Premiums.
• On-site amenities include a covered basketball court, soccer field, 200-meter track, etc.
• 401K with match.
• Tuition reimbursement.
• And more!

*For remote candidates, travel to office may be requested