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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Software Devops Engineer - **Company:** Thales Group - **Location:** Austin, TX, United States - **Salary:** $109,653.0 - $182,755.0 - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Amazon Web Services, Systems Engineering, Cloud Computing, Cloud Database, Code Review, Cyber Security, Databases, Continuous Delivery, Continuous Integration, Data Mining, Data Security, Database Design, DevOps, Elasticsearch, Home Automation, MySQL, Systems Development Life Cycle, Proprietary Software, Logstash, Ansible, Requirements Management, Service Pack, Software Engineering, Software Systems, Datadog, Data Logging, Data Processing, Scripting, Cloud Platform System, Apache Cassandra, System Availability, Delivery Pipeline, Apache Spark, Gitlab, Kubernetes, Deployment Automation, Cassandra, Data Management, Database Monitoring, Kibana, Terraform, Docker - **Published:** August 5, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.careerbuilder.com/job-details/software-devops-engineer-austin-tx--4e1cbff9-f8df-4a42-86f1-7d3ece760b48 ## About the Role The purpose of this position is to provide a System Engineering function to develop, deploy, support and operate cloud-based platforms using technologies such as Kubernetes, Docker, Cassandra, Datadog, Elasticsearch, Logstash, Kibana, among others. To do so, the candidate will possess and demonstrate the ability to solve complex technical issues (Investigation of issues will require understanding of the whole solution including different systems and technologies, the candidate will need to correlate the information from logs and metrics provided by the different elements of the solution. It also includes Security aspects like encryption, keys and APDU management) for platforms running on multiple technologies and software systems. The candidate should also have extensive understanding of CI/CD pipeline definition and automation for building, validating and deploying the platform to be able to work on a DevOps / CICD model with our internal teams and customers. A strong knowledge and experience on Datadog or ELK is also required to handle the logging management and support for the customer, provide improvement and upgrades for future deployment and current Production support., * Bachelor's degree in field with a minimum of 5-8+ years of relevant work experience or Master's degree in field with 4+ years of relevant work experience * Expert level experience in cloud database deployment, management and migration * 2+ years of Cassandra / MySQL database administration * 1+ years of Datadog or ELK usage * Very good knowledge of all phases of software development lifecycle: requirements analysis, specification, design, implementation, code review, testing, and release * Proactive, team player, and leadership qualities with strong technical background * Excellent verbal and written communication skills Preferred Qualifications * Managing high SLA environments * Autonomous on Cloud technologies such as Kubernetes, Docker, Datadog / ELK, Cassandra, AWS. * Autonomous on Pipeline automation with GitLab. * Autonomous on Ansible, Terraform deployment scripts and automation. Physical Demands This position requires decision making capabilities at an advanced level to include assisting the consultant role for other teams, and the ability to provide technical expertise surrounding various database technology topics. Special Position Requirements Candidate will need to be able to multitask and quickly switch if need be to emergency situations on production platforms. The position requires the ability to be able to manage tight deadlines and have visibility on project delivery goals and the ability to communicate effectively to project teams and management. The candidate will be able to thrive in a fast-paced work environment. The candidate will be required to be available to work during nights and weekends when the situation requires it. Special Position Requirements Candidate will need to be able to multitask and quickly switch if need be to emergency situations on production platforms. The position requires the ability to be able to manage tight deadlines and have visibility on project delivery goals and the ability to communicate effectively to project teams and management. The candidate will be able to thrive in a fast-paced work environment. The candidate will be required to be available to work during nights and weekends when the situation requires it., This position will require successfully completing a post-offer background check. Qualified candidates with [a] criminal history will be considered and are not automatically disqualified, consistent with federal law, state law, and local ordinances., Amazon Web Services (AWS), Analysis Skills, Ansible, Apache Cassandra, Automation, Background Investigation, Best Practices, Budgeting, Cloud Computing, Code Reviews, Communication Skills, Computer Security, Consulting, Continuous Deployment/Delivery, Continuous Integration, Cryptography, Customer Support/Service, Customer/Client Research, Data Processing, Database Administration, Database Design, Database Technology, DevOps, Docker, Documentation, Elasticsearch, High Availability, Home Automation, Identity Data Management, Information/Data Security (InfoSec), Leadership, Metrics, Multitasking, MySQL, Physical Demands, Presentation/Verbal Skills, Problem Solving Skills, Production Support, Replication and Remote Mirroring, Requirements Management, Scala Programming Language, Scripting (Scripting Languages), Service Level Agreement (SLA), Software Development Lifecycle (SDLC), Software Engineering, Software Patches, Software Upgrades, Systems Administration/Management, Systems Engineering, Team Player, Technical/Engineering Design, Time Management, Writing Skills ## Description * Define, architect, (collecting requirements, searching for industry best practices, proposing solutions to peers for review, formalizing output in documentation) and deploy high availability solutions using Cloud Technologies such as AWS, Kubernetes, Cassandra, Docker, Datadog/ELK utilizing active/active architectures (multiple instances of the same component will run in parallel and accept / handle traffic at the same time, either within a same site or different sites) * Define, develop and maintain deployment and operation script and tools for deployment automation. * Participates in maintenance window activities for hosted, on-premise cloud platform changes. Responsible for Solution platform deployment, installation, patching, and third party software upgrades on internal and external customer platforms * Maintain Solution and Database monitoring solutions * Define, architect, (collecting customer needs and product needs, providing recommendation for project according volume and number transaction / level of availability required) and deploy Cassandra database high availability solutions utilizing replication technology in active architectures across multiple sites. * Define, architect, (understanding the database design, data available into the database and the required output. 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