Comptroller - DevOps Engineer VI

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Please note that this job posting can be closed without notice and earlier than the closing date indicated in the posting if a suitable candidate is found. We encourage applicants to submit and complete the application promptly.

Are you ready to grow, make a positive impact? If you are seeking to gain knowledge, build your career, and network among goal-oriented professionals, this is the place for you!

Innovation, collaboration, and a commitment to excellence best describes the culture here at the Comptroller’s Office. We take pride in the work we do serving as Texas' accountant, tax collector, treasurer, and much more! The Comptroller’s office serves virtually every citizen in the state. As Texas’ chief tax collector, accountant, revenue estimator, treasurer and purchasing manager, the agency is responsible for writing the checks and keeping the books for the multi-billion-dollar business of state government.

Our agency workforce is as diverse as the people of Texas we serve. We value our employees and take very seriously our collective commitment to public service.  Personal development opportunities are strongly encouraged through available workshops, teambuilding exercises, and on the job training. We offer flexible scheduling that helps employees maintain a healthy work-life balance. 

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ABOUT THE Division

General description

As a DevOps Engineer, you will be instrumental in fostering collaboration and driving efficiency between our development and operations teams, leveraging industry best practices and innovative technologies. You'll focus on designing, implementing, and maintaining robust Continuous Integration/Continuous Delivery (CI/CD) pipelines, automating every stage from building and testing to managing artifacts and orchestrating deployments on a variety of platforms. Your efforts will ensure streamlined and efficient workflows for releasing new features and updates swiftly and reliably, driving tangible results by delivering valuable software solutions to our customers.

You’ll help us adopt a DevSecOps approach and implement a shift-left strategy by integrating quality and security testing early in the development lifecycle. You'll collaborate closely with development, quality assurance, and security teams to take a proactive approach that allows for the identification and remediation of defects and vulnerabilities closer to their inception, preventing them from escalating into costly production incidents and ensuring higher quality, more secure releases. Your adaptability to evolving technologies ensures that you're not only keeping pace with industry trends but also leading the charge in innovation.

Work Hours

40-hour week, Monday – Friday 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. with occasional evening and weekend hours.  Hours may change based on business needs and may vary in accordance with division polices for Work Alternative Schedules (WALT).  Perform on-call rotation duty.

Teleworking may be considered if certain working conditions are met. The candidate must have permanent residency within the state of Texas and must be able to meet in office requirements, which can vary among different sections (i.e.  report to office 1 day/month, 3days/week, etc.). Travel reimbursements are not provided for teleworking.

Qualifications

Education:

Graduation from an accredited college or university with a bachelor’s degree. 

Preferred Education:

Graduation from an accredited college or university with a bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Computer Information Systems or Management Information Systems.

Experience:

Six (6) years’ experience in the following areas:
• DevOps Engineer or related role, demonstrating a strong understanding of building CI/CD pipelines, software change management, and operations.
• Integrating software systems across platforms
• Developing workflow solutions based on technical requirements
• Performing customer service in a large-scale enterprise IT environment
• Software analysis and troubleshooting

Preferred Experience:

• Administration of Jenkins automation server, build pipelines, automated testing, and observability
• Familiarity with containerization and orchestration tools (e.g., Docker, Kubernetes).
• Proficiency in scripting languages (e.g., Python, Shell) and experience with automation tools.
• Experience with Infrastructure as Code tools like Terraform or Ansible.
• Administration and implementation of Atlassian technical stack (i.e. Jira Confluence, BitBucket)
• Working knowledge of change management practices and procedures
• Understanding of change management technologies and their use in an enterprise environment.

Substitutions:

One (1) additional year of the full-time minimum experience as stated above may substitute for each year (30 semester hours) of the required education with a maximum of 120 semester hours (four years). 

Licenses/Certifications (Preferred)

IT-related certifications or professional organization memberships

In this role you will: 

Continuous Integration and Continuous Delivery (CI/CD) Pipeline Management
• Designs, implements, and maintains automated CI/CD pipelines using relevant tools to streamline the build, test, and deployment of applications across various environments (development, test, acceptance, and production).
• Collaborates with development teams to integrate their code into the CI/CD pipeline, optimizes build processes, and ensures efficient and reliable software releases.

Software Change Management
• Works within established change management processes to automate and improve the release of software updates and new applications.
• Collaborates with project teams to ensure appropriate testing, integration, and adherence to IT and security policies during deployments.

Deployment and Environment Management
• Coordinates and executes application deployments and migrations, aiming for minimal downtime and ensuring the stability of all environments.
• Develops and promotes best practices for deployment processes to enhance reliability, repeatability, and predictability.

Process Review and Continuous Improvement
• Reviews existing CI/CD and software delivery processes to identify bottlenecks and opportunities for automation and improvement.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to gather feedback and implement process enhancements.
• Stays current with industry best practices in DevOps and automation, and advocates for their adoption where appropriate within the agency's constraints.

On-Call Support
• Participates in a rotating on-call schedule to provide 24x7 support for critical system issues.
• Serves as the initial point of contact for incidents occurring outside of business hours, performing initial troubleshooting and facilitating resolution, including emergency deployments and hotfixes when necessary.
• Conducts thorough troubleshooting to identify the root cause of issues affecting system performance.

Documentation and Training
• Creates and maintains clear and comprehensive documentation of CI/CD pipelines, deployment processes, and other relevant procedures.
• Provides training and guidance to development teams and other stakeholders on the use of CI/CD pipelines and best practices.

Performs other duties as assigned.

Maximize Your Earnings!

At the Comptroller's office, we know potential employees are looking for more than just a paycheck. The agency offers a strong benefits package for you and your family. Insurance, retirement plans, and a flexible work schedule are just the start. See our benefits offering

If you are seeking to gain knowledge, build your career, and network among goal-oriented professionals, this is the place for you!

Important Note to the Candidate:

 
Salary is contingent upon qualifications. If you are scheduled for an interview and require any reasonable accommodation in our interview process, please inform the hiring representative who calls you to schedule your interview. Whenever possible, please give the hiring representative sufficient time to consider and respond to your request.

MILITARY PREFERENCE

To receive MILITARY PREFERENCE, you are required to provide proof by attaching the necessary documentation to this job application.

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Additional MOS can be found at the State Auditor’s Office, 

Military Crosswalk Guide.

The Texas Veterans Commission provides helpful employment information. Go to: http://www.texasskillstowork.com, http://www.onetonline.org, https://hr.sao.texas.gov/CompensationSystem/JobDescriptions/ or www.careeronestop.org for assistance translating your military experience and training courses into civilian job terms, qualifications/requirements and skill sets.

Applications submitted through Work in Texas:

Work In Texas (WIT) applicants must complete supplemental questions to be considered for the position. To complete the supplemental questions please go to CAPPS Recruit to register or login and access your profile.

The Comptroller’s Office is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity.

Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of completed applications. The application must contain the necessary information in the work history for the applicant to qualify for the position.

An applicant must be eligible to work in the United States to be hired at the Comptroller's office and must remain eligible, without sponsorship or any assurance of financial or other assistance from this agency, during the term of their employment.