Intermediate DevOps Engineer

Citi • Tampa, FL

2d • $96,960 - $145,440 • Onsite

About The Position

The DevOps Engineer – Assistant Vice President (C12) is a senior-level technical and leadership role within Citi's Global Technology organization. In this role, you will design, implement, and optimize robust, scalable, and secure CI/CD pipelines, cloud /OpenShift infrastructure, and automation frameworks. As an AVP, you will combine deep technical expertise in DevOps practices with strong leadership capabilities. You will drive "Automation First" strategies, mentor junior and mid-level engineers, and collaborate with cross-functional global teams to deliver high-quality software solutions that align with Citi's strict architectural, security, and regulatory standards.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field, or equivalent practical experience.
• 3-5+ years of experience in DevOps, Systems Engineering, or Software Development, with at least 2 years in a technical leadership, workstream lead, or mentoring capacity.
• Proficient with Jenkins, Harness, Tekton, or similar enterprise pipeline tools.
• Strong, hands-on experience with Terraform and Ansible.
• Deep understanding of Docker, Kubernetes, and Red Hat OpenShift.
• Solid experience with public cloud platforms, preferably AWS (AWS certifications are a plus).
• Strong scripting skills in Python, Bash, Go, or Java.
• Experience with SonarQube, Snyk, and HashiCorp Vault.
• Proven ability to lead technical initiatives and influence cross-functional teams without direct authority.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to articulate complex technical concepts to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• Strong analytical and troubleshooting skills with a proactive, collaborative mindset.

Nice To Haves

• Leverage GenAI tools (e.g., GitHub Copilot, Devin.AI, internal AI assistants) to accelerate the creation of automation scripts (Bash, Python), generate Infrastructure as Code (Ansible), and automate the analysis of system logs for proactive issue detection.
• Experience working in a highly regulated environment (e.g., Financial Services) is highly desirable.

Responsibilities

• Design, build, and maintain end-to-end automated CI/CD pipelines using enterprise-grade tools (e.g., Jenkins, Tekton, Harness, GitLab CI).
• Author and manage reusable, modular IaC configurations using Terraform and Ansible to provision and manage hybrid cloud environments.
• Proactively identify manual bottlenecks in the software development lifecycle (SDLC) and implement automated solutions to eliminate them.
• Manage environment configurations dynamically, ensuring consistency across Development, UAT, and Production environments.
• Act as a technical lead for DevOps initiatives, guiding engineering teams on modern branching strategies, deployment patterns, and release management.
• Coach and mentor junior and mid-level engineers, fostering a culture of continuous learning, high engineering standards, and innovation.
• Partner closely with Developers, QA, Security, and Operations teams across global regions to align DevOps strategies with business goals.
• Establish and advocate for DevOps best practices, ensuring teams adopt standardized tools and methodologies.
• Manage, scale, and secure containerized workloads using Kubernetes and Red Hat OpenShift.
• Support cloud migration initiatives (primarily AWS) and manage cloud-native infrastructure with a focus on high availability, scalability, and cost optimization.
• Maintain and bridge legacy on-premises infrastructure with modern cloud environments.
• Integrate security scanning tools (e.g., Snyk, SonarQube, Checkmarx, BlackDuck) directly into CI/CD pipelines to enforce "Shift Left" security.
• Proactively identify, track, and remediate infrastructure and pipeline vulnerabilities.
• Ensure all deployment processes and infrastructure comply with Citi's strict risk, control, and regulatory frameworks (including change management and audit requirements).
• Implement comprehensive monitoring, logging, and alerting solutions (e.g., Prometheus, Grafana, ELK, Splunk, AppDynamics) to ensure system reliability.
• Participate in incident resolution, root-cause analysis (RCA), and post-mortem reviews to drive continuous improvement in system resilience.

Benefits

• medical, dental & vision coverage
• 401(k)
• life, accident, and disability insurance
• wellness programs
• paid time off packages, including planned time off (vacation), unplanned time off (sick leave), and paid holidays

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior