DevOps Architect

We're looking to grow our Shared Services Team at NLS

Are you passionate about designing innovative cloud solutions and shaping scalable, secure architectures? As a DevOps Architect, you'll be a key technical leader driving our cloud transformation efforts across the organization. If you love solving complex problems, collaborating with smart and supportive teams, and staying hands-on with cutting-edge cloud technologies (especially Azure), this role is calling your name.

In this position, you'll guide cloud migrations, build enterprise-level infrastructure, spearhead DevOps best practices, and mentor engineers—all while helping shape the future of our platform. If you're energized by autonomy, challenge, and impact, we can't wait to meet you.

We know you care about benefits and perks, so feel free to scroll down to that section, and then scroll back up to learn more about this role.

What You'll Do

Design and configure cloud infrastructures to support migrations and modernization initiatives
Partner with technical and business stakeholders to translate requirements into scalable architectures
Collaborate with architects and engineers to develop integration strategies across systems
Work with infrastructure teams to map software solutions to effective hardware implementations
Ensure all solutions meet corporate and regulatory security requirements in partnership with IT Security
Provide strategic and technical guidance to leadership, including evaluating alternatives, assessing risk, and planning resources
Support tool and metrics development, process improvement, data interpretation, and performance analysis
Monitor system performance and maintain solution integrity
Lead proofs-of-concept to evaluate new technologies and approaches
Assess legacy and current applications and recommend enhancements for performance, design, and quality
Mentor architects and engineers at varying levels of experience
Drive continuous improvement initiatives and stay up-to-date on emerging technologies
Collaborate with architects to define and document design patterns and best practices
Work with engineering teams to implement consistent patterns and best practices
Architect and build cloud-optimized customer applications
Act as a technical specialist partnering with business, development, and infrastructure teams
Provide guidance on Cloud and DevOps best practices
Implement DevOps practices such as IaC, CI, and automated deployments

What You'll Bring

Expertise with major cloud platforms, with a strong focus on Azure
Deep experience with CI/CD practices, tools, and pipelines
Proficiency with containerization and orchestration (Docker, Kubernetes)
Strong Infrastructure as Code (IaC) experience using tools like Terraform, Ansible, Chef, or Puppet
Ability to implement and maintain security and compliance across the cloud ecosystem
Strong scripting and automation skills
Experience with monitoring and logging solutions
Knowledge of RDBMS and NoSQL databases
Strong understanding of Software Development Lifecycle
Experience with system performance tuning and automation of deployment/configuration baselines
Familiarity with Azure AD and PIM
Experience with cloud cost management and tagging best practices
Strong communication and collaboration skills, including leading virtual, cross-functional teams
Ability to prioritize work, meet deadlines, and guide stakeholders toward optimal solutions
Hands-on experience with LAN/WAN technologies, firewalls, NAT, DNS, IP, OSI, and route tables
Experience with AWS or Google Cloud is a plus
Consulting background is a plus
Experience with Terraform, Ansible, Chef, Puppet, ARM, Azure DevOps, PowerShell, YAML
M.S. or B.S. in Computer Science or Engineering, or equivalent work experience
5+ years of system design and technology architecture experience, including building and deploying SaaS using cloud-native principles
Experience creating POCs and working closely with business teams and partners
Ability to travel when needed
Ability to work a full-time schedule, including occasional after-hours support as needed
Ability to work remotely or from our Springfield, MO; Puerto Rico; or Honduras offices

Why join NLS?

Bring your authentic self to the Next Level Solutions team Go-getter. Learner. Team Oriented.

If this sounds like you, consider joining our team Our culture is what makes us who we are. We work hard, but we have fun doing it We believe that knowledge should be shared. Shared knowledge fosters our collaborative workplace culture, where our people work together towards achieving company goals. This environment promotes continuous learning and professional development.

At NLS, our mission is to "Do Good Work" for our clients, our employees, and our communities. We have experienced incredible growth and will continue this trend by investing in our most important resource: our people. If you are looking to join a fun and friendly company with a great team environment, room for advancement, and the opportunity to make a difference, we're hiring

The Benefits & Perks

Competitive salary package with an annual bonus
Comprehensive and inclusive health benefits
Flexible working arrangements
Opportunities for internal advancement and career development
Relaxed office environment with casual dress code
Company sponsored activities and team building events
PTO & paid company holidays
Traditional & Roth 401k with a 5% company match
Physical and mental wellness program

Our Awards

2021 SBJ Dynamic Dozen #1 Company
2022 SBJ Dynamic Dozen #1 Company
2023 SBJ Dynamic Dozen #2 Company
Best Place to Work
Best Place to Work
Best Place to Work
2022 Top COO
2023 SBJ 40 Under 40 Honoree
2024 SBJ 40 Under 40 Honoree
2024 SBJ Man of the Year Honoree
2023 Puerto Rico Employer of Choice

Next Level Solutions is a trusted partner in digital transformation and IT services, specializing exclusively in the property and casualty (P&C) insurance market. With unparalleled agility and cost-effective scaling, we offer cutting-edge expertise to address the industry's unique challenges and opportunities. Our finely tuned solutions, from system integration to delivering new digital capabilities, leverage both onshore and nearshore capabilities for flexible, efficient, and responsive support. This ensures seamless collaboration, improved communication, and faster turnaround times, all while maintaining high quality and cost-effectiveness, setting us apart in a world teeming with generic solutions.
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