Senior DevOps Engineer Azure

🇨🇷 Costa Rica - Remote
🔧 DevOps🟣 Senior

Job description

🚀 Join Our Mission at 3Pillar: Elevate Your Impact! 🚀

As a Senior DevOps Engineer, you are the cornerstone of operational excellence, driving forward innovations that redefine industries. Your expertise in DevOps practices will ensure the seamless integration and continuous delivery of our groundbreaking projects, from transforming urban living to pioneering new healthcare solutions. Your role is pivotal in mentoring a dynamic team, optimizing deployment strategies, and implementing cutting-edge technologies to keep us at the forefront of the tech landscape.

Desired Capabilities

  • Strong attention to detail
  • Excellent communication skills
  • Ability to work well in a team
  • Analytical and problem-solving skills
  • Time management and organizational skills
  • Ability to learn quickly
  • Adaptability and flexibility
  • Proven ability to lead and mentor junior members of the QA team.

Key Responsibilities

  • Leadership in Automation and CI/CD: Lead the design and enhancement of automation frameworks and CI/CD pipelines, setting standards for excellence. Containerization technologies such as Docker or Kubernetes Deployment tools such as Jenkins, GitLab, or TeamCity
  • Advanced Cloud Strategy: Architect and manage complex cloud environments, focusing on performance, security, and scalability. Cloud platforms such as AWS, Azure, or GCP. Configuration management tools such as Terraform, CloudFormation, or SaltStack
  • Mentorship and Collaboration: Serve as a mentor to DevOps Engineers, fostering a culture of continuous improvement and best practices.
  • Strategic Problem-Solving: Tackle complex system performance issues, employing advanced analytical skills to maintain reliability and efficiency.

Minimum Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, IT, or related field; or equivalent practical experience.
  • 5+ years of experience in DevOps, with proficient coding skills in Python, Java, Ruby, or Go.
  • Near-shore platform admin: Operate and maintain Azure DevOps, GitHub Enterprise, and SonarQube (SaaS/hosted)—availability, patching, configuration, org/repo/project hygiene.
  • Ticket & access management: Resolve support requests for user provisioning/deprovisioning, RBAC/permissions, licenses/seats, and break-glass access within SLA.
  • Data & reporting: Fulfill data and report requests; build recurring dashboards (repos, pipelines, quality gates, coverage, usage) and provide audit evidence on demand.
  • CI/CD enablement: Maintain shared runners/agent pools, pipeline templates, service connections/secrets; troubleshoot build/scan/PR-decoration issues to restore flow.
  • Security & compliance: Enforce branch protection, required checks, SAST/DAST, Sonar quality gates; monitor audit logs and respond to anomalies.
  • Integrations & extensions: Manage marketplace apps and integrations (e.g., Jira/ServiceNow/Teams), webhooks, SSO/SAML/SCIM; automate admin via APIs/CLI.
  • Runbooks & improvement: Keep documentation/FAQs current; drive automation of repetitive tasks (PowerShell/gh/ADO REST); partner with the CoE Principals to refine standards.
  • Leadership skills with the ability to mentor others, influence cross-functional teams, and lead by example in a collaborative environment.
  • Strong collaborative skills, with the ability to work effectively with cross-functional teams to foster an environment of teamwork and cooperation.
  • Exceptional English communication skills with team members, stakeholders, and customers, ensuring clear and effective exchange of information.
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with a detail-oriented approach to identifying and resolving system issues efficiently.
  • Self-motivated and detail-oriented, with the ability to work independently and under pressure, managing multiple priorities and deadlines effectively.

Additional Experience Desired

  • Advanced certifications related to DevOps, cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, Google Cloud), and Kubernetes, validating specialized skills and knowledge.
  • Demonstrated ability to prioritize efforts based on business impact, highlighting strategic planning and project management skills.
  • Proven experience in providing accurate status tracking and reporting, ensuring transparency and effective communication within and across teams.
  • Capability to estimate testing and deployment efforts accurately, showcasing an understanding of project scope and timelines.

BENEFITS

  • Medical Insurance benefits as per company policy.
  • Life Insurance as per company policy
  • 12 days of paid vacation, sick leave and paid holidays as per local law
  • Paternity and maternity leave as per as per local law
  • Marriage, bereavement and graduation leaves as per company policy
  • Sick leave and paid holidays as per local law
  • Christmas bonus as per local law
  • Saving Fund “Asociacion Solidarista”
  • Beach house (Managed by the Asociacion Solidarista)
  • Discounts in local shops
  • Direct deposit of payroll.
  • Paid professional certifications

What is it like working for 3Pillar Global?

  • At 3Pillar, we offer a world of opportunity:
  • Imagine a flexible work environment – whether it’s the office, your home, or a blend of both. From interviews to onboarding, we embody a remote-first approach.
  • You will be part of a global team, learning from top talent around the world and across cultures, speaking English everyday. Our global workforce enables our team to leverage global resources to accomplish our work in efficient and effective teams.
  • We’re big on your well-being – as a company, we spend a whole trimester in our annual cycle focused on wellbeing. Whether it is taking advantage of fitness offerings, mental health plans (country-dependent), or simply leveraging generous time off, we want all of our team members operating at their best.
  • Our professional services model enables us to accelerate career growth and development opportunities - across projects, offerings, and industries.
  • We are an equal opportunity employer. It goes without saying that we live by values like Intrinsic Dignity and Open Collaboration to create cutting-edge technology AND reinforce our commitment to diversity - globally and locally.

Join us and be a part of a global tech community! 🌍💼  Check out our Linkedin site and Careers page to learn more about what it’s like to be part of our #oneteam!

Share this job:
Please let 3Pillar Global know you found this job on Remote First Jobs 🙏

Benefits of using Remote First Jobs

Discover Hidden Jobs

Unique jobs you won't find on other job boards.

Advanced Filters

Filter by category, benefits, seniority, and more.

Priority Job Alerts

Get timely alerts for new job openings every day.

Manage Your Job Hunt

Save jobs you like and keep a simple list of your applications.

Search remote, work from home, 100% online jobs

We help you connect with top remote-first companies.

Search jobs

Hiring remote talent? Post a job

Frequently Asked Questions

What makes Remote First Jobs different from other job boards?

Unlike other job boards that only show jobs from companies that pay to post, we actively scan over 20,000 companies to find remote positions. This means you get access to thousands more jobs, including ones from companies that don't typically post on traditional job boards. Our platform is dedicated to fully remote positions, focusing on companies that have adopted remote work as their standard practice.

How often are new jobs added?

New jobs are constantly being added as our system checks company websites every day. We process thousands of jobs daily to ensure you have access to the most up-to-date remote job listings. Our algorithms scan over 20,000 different sources daily, adding jobs to the board the moment they appear.

Can I trust the job listings on Remote First Jobs?

Yes! We verify all job listings and companies to ensure they're legitimate. Our system automatically filters out spam, junk, and fake jobs to ensure you only see real remote opportunities.

Can I suggest companies to be added to your search?

Yes! We're always looking to expand our listings and appreciate suggestions from our community. If you know of companies offering remote positions that should be included in our search, please let us know. We actively work to increase our coverage of remote job opportunities.

How do I apply for jobs?

When you find a job you're interested in, simply click the 'Apply Now' button on the job listing. This will take you directly to the company's application page. We kindly ask you to mention that you found the position through Remote First Jobs when applying, as it helps us grow and improve our service 🙏

Apply