Senior DevOps Engineer - Security

Versaterm•Salt Lake City, UT

About The Position

Versaterm is a global public safety solutions company helping agencies transform how they serve their communities. Since 1977, we’ve been building an ecosystem of intuitive tools designed for public safety agencies, forensic labs, court systems, schools and other institutions. Through purposeful integrations and a selective growth strategy, we focus on improving workflows to help our customers achieve more efficient operations, better service and more just outcomes. Our teams are driven by innovation, expertise and an unwavering commitment to customer success. As we continue to grow and expand our ecosystem, you’ll have the opportunity to contribute to solutions that enhance community safety and transform the future of public safety technology. If you’re passionate about making a meaningful difference, we’d love to hear from you. We are seeking a Senior DevOps Engineer who can partner closely with engineering groups across the company to strengthen our security posture while supporting innovation and operational efficiency. The Senior DevOps Engineer – Security will lead the design, development, and maintenance of high-performance software applications that are critical to our business and public safety customers. You will be responsible for creating scalable, efficient, and maintainable systems, while mentoring and guiding junior engineers. To be successful in this role, you should be passionate about coding, architecture, and driving innovation, to help shape the future of our software products.

Requirements

Degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field, or equivalent industry experience and training.
6+ years of professional software development experience.
Advanced proficiency in one or more programming languages such as C#, Python, JavaScript (Node.js), or similar.
Deep understanding of software architecture, design patterns, and principles. Experience in designing scalable and distributed systems.
Expertise in both front-end (e.g., React, Vue) and back-end (e.g., Node.js) development, with a focus on building full-stack applications.
Strong knowledge of relational and NoSQL databases (e.g., MySQL, PostgreSQL, MongoDB, MS SQL Server).
Experience with cloud services such as AWS or Azure and deploying scalable applications in the cloud.
Experience with DevOps and CI/CD practices, including continuous integration, continuous deployment, and tools like Docker, Kubernetes, Jenkins, and Terraform.
Extensive experience working with multiple development practices, with a deep understanding of various principles (Scrum, Kanban, etc.).
Experience with automated testing, test-driven development (TDD), and unit testing frameworks.
Strong leadership, communication, and collaboration skills. Ability to work cross-functionally with both technical and non-technical stakeholders.

Nice To Haves

Working knowledge of Microservices, SOA, Monolith, REST, RPC, SQL, NoSQL, etc.
Proficiency in multiple programming languages such as Java, Python, C++, JavaScript, or C# along with multiple frameworks.
Expertise in optimizing and fine-tuning large-scale applications for performance, scalability, and high availability.
Previous experience in mentoring or coaching junior engineers and fostering a positive, collaborative team culture.
Understanding of security best practices and experience implementing security measures in software and DevOps processes.
Experience in industries such as finance, healthcare, public safety, or government.
Experience with leveraging AI tooling in development workflows.

Responsibilities

Lead the design and architecture of complex, scalable software solutions, ensuring they are robust, maintainable, and optimized for performance.
Take ownership of high-impact projects, from requirements gathering through to implementation, deployment, and ongoing support.
Write high-quality, clean, and efficient code. Enforce coding standards, best practices, and conduct code reviews to maintain a high level of code quality across the team.
Mentor and provide guidance to junior engineers, helping them grow in their careers and improve their coding practices. Provide constructive feedback during code reviews.
Work closely with product managers, designers, and other engineering teams to ensure that software features are aligned with business objectives and customer needs.
Focus on optimizing application performance, ensuring that the software scales effectively under increased loads and performs reliably in production.
Lead efforts to resolve complex technical issues and ensure that software is bug-free and meets business requirements.
Stay up to date with the latest industry trends, tools, and technologies. Drive innovation and suggest improvements to the development process, architecture, and product features.
Participate in agile processes, including sprint planning, daily stand-ups, and retrospectives. Help the team break down complex tasks into achievable milestones.
Ensure that code, system designs, and technical processes are well-documented for knowledge sharing and future reference.
Performs other related duties as assigned to support team objectives, departmental needs, and overall organizational priorities.