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# Senior DevOps Engineer

- **Company:** Delta Dental Insurance Company
- **Location:** Union, NJ, United States
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Salary:** $130,000.0 - $145,000.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** .NET Framework, Multitier Architecture, Application Programming Interfaces (APIs), Artificial Intelligence, Amazon Web Services, Business Analytics Applications, Application Services, Microsoft Azure, Bash Shell, BigQuery, Cloud Computing, Code Review, Databases, Data Integration, Software Debugging, DevOps, Identity and Access Management, Python (Programming Language), Windows PowerShell, Data Streaming, Web Services, Private Cloud Environment, Datadog, Data Logging, Scripting, Load Balancing, GitHub Copilot, Information Technology, Deployment Automation, Integration Frameworks, Restful APIs, Terraform, Mulesoft
- **Published:** September 2, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.techcareers.com/job.asp?id=3371907389&tx=KK8383FFR&pt=1&aff=0B19D771-A501-4A5E-8338-2A822B784D54&utm_source=Job%20Feed&utm_medium=textkernel&utm_campaign=DE&utm_term=0B19D771-A501-4A5E-8338-2A822B784D54

## About the Role

Experience with GCP or equivalent public cloud and relevant technologies such as:
Networking (Virtual Private Cloud, Cloud Load Balancing)
Compute (Compute Engine, Cloud Run, Cloud Functions)
Data (Cloud SQL, Alloy DB, BigQuery, Storage)
Security (Cloud Identity, Certificate Authority Service, Secret Manager)
Experience with Azure DevOps and deployment automation best practices.
Experience with AI Agentic/coding tools such as Claude Code/CLI, Gemini CLI/Antigravity
Proficient in scripting languages such as Python, PowerShell, or Bash.
Demonstrated experience with observability solutions (Datadog or equivalent).
Knowledge of SQL databases, RESTful APIs, and web services.
Hands-on experience with Infrastructure as Code, particularly Terraform.
Comfort working with AI-assisted development tooling such as Claude Code, GitHub Copilot, or equivalent., 4-6 years' experience in general application analysis/support including .Net, data integration through APIs, coding, and scripting.
3+ years of hands-on cloud platform experience (GCP, Azure, or AWS) deploying and managing solutions.
Health Care or other regulated industry experience is preferred.
Soft Skills
Excellent communication and problem-solving skills.
Ability to work independently and collaborate in teams.
Customer-focused with effective time management.
Required Educational Level
Associate Degree in Computer Science or Information Technology.

## Description

The Senior DevOps Engineer at Delta Dental of New Jersey & Connecticut plays a central role in evolving how we build, integrate, and operate applications. Working across cloud, DevOps, and integration platforms, this engineer writes code, builds automation, and supports production systems in a HIPAA-regulated environment, while contributing to DDNJ's modernization efforts, including the adoption of AI-assisted engineering tooling.

This is a hybrid role, with an expectation of working onsite in our Parsippany, NJ office two days per week (Tuesday and Wednesday).

Essential Functions & Responsibilities
Build & Engineer
Develop and maintain a deep understanding of DDNJ's ecosystem, spanning customizable off-the-shelf, custom n-tier and cloud-native solutions.
Build and maintain CI/CD pipelines using Azure DevOps.
Develop and deploy solutions in GCP (Cloud Run, Cloud SQL)
Develop automation solutions using PowerShell, Python etc.
Implement Infrastructure as Code (IaC) using Terraform or similar tools.
Support DDNJ's integration and connectivity tools such as MuleSoft.
Operate & Support
Debug and resolve complex problems in production environments.
Configure and maintain monitoring, logging, and alerting solutions such as Datadog or equivalent.
Provide remote off-hours 24x7 support on a rotating basis (week per month).
Create and maintain technical documentation including architecture diagrams, data flows, and deployment runbooks.
Operate within established ITIL practices (Change, Release, Problem Management).
Lead & Mentor
Act as technical advisor for design and implementation of new systems or enhancements.
Lead code reviews and set engineering standards for the Application Services team.
Mentor team members on cloud technologies and best practices.
Collaborate
Interact and collaborate with security, network, data, and dev teams.
Partner with TMO Project Managers for seamless production turnover and knowledge transfer., Offering dental benefits since 1969, Delta Dental of New Jersey's mission is to promote oral health to the greatest number of people by providing accessible dental benefit programs of the highest quality, service, and value. Through its philanthropic arm, the Delta Dental of New Jersey Foundation awards more than $1M in grants annually to support access to dental care and education for underserved children, seniors, veterans, and those with special needs, as well as funds workforce development programs for dental assisting and dental hygiene across New Jersey and Connecticut.


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