KENT Worldwide™
is seeking a highly skilled and motivated
DevOps Engineer
to help lead in the design, implementation, and management of cloud infrastructure and automation solutions using
Microsoft Azure
,
Terraform
,
Azure DevOps
, and
Git
. This role also includes the ability to flex within the
Microsoft Power Platform
ecosystem, driving innovation and automation through Power Apps and Power Automate. A strong background in cloud infrastructure, DevOps practices, and low-code/no-code platforms is beneficial, along with a demonstrated ability to deliver scalable, secure, and efficient solutions.
This position is designed and intended to be performed in Muscatine, IA
This opportunity is eligible for hybrid work at the discretion of the hiring manager and applicant qualifications also to be performed within Iowa.
PRIMARY DUTIES \& RESPONSIBILITIES:
Streamline Development \& Operations
Identify and resolve pain points in the software development lifecycle to improve productivity.
Collaborate with development, operations, QA, and security teams to optimize build, release, and deployment processes.
Promote DevOps principles and culture across the engineering organization.
CI/CD \& Automation
Design, build, and maintain CI/CD pipelines using Azure DevOps for both application and infrastructure deployments.
Develop and enhance automation solutions for consistent and efficient code deployment.
Implement automated testing to reduce manual effort and improve product quality.
Cloud Infrastructure \& Performance
Design and implement scalable Azure infrastructure using Terraform and Infrastructure as Code (IaC).
Monitor and optimize cloud resources for performance, cost, and security.
Ensure systems meet business and customer needs for reliability and availability.
Monitoring \& Troubleshooting
Monitor application performance and service quality, including root cause analysis and issue resolution.
Collaborate with stakeholders to troubleshoot complex production issues.
Power Platform Integration
Implement solutions using Power Apps and Power Automate to streamline business processes.
Integrate Power Platform with Azure services and enterprise systems.
Ensure governance, security, and compliance across Power Platform environments.
Provide support and training to business users and stakeholders.
Collaboration \& Documentation
Work closely with cross-functional teams including developers, security, and business analysts to deliver end-to-end solutions.
Maintain documentation for infrastructure, processes, and solutions.
Prepare and present design and implementation documentation to stakeholders.
Continuous Learning
Stay current with emerging technologies and best practices in cloud and DevOps.
EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE AND/OR QUALIFICATIONS:
Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or related field and 5+ years’ experience in the IS/IT field
Microsoft Certified: Azure Administrator Associate (AZ104) - Preferred
Microsoft Certified: DevOps Engineer Expert (AZ400) – Preferred
Proven experience with Azure, Terraform, Azure DevOps, and Git
Hands-on experience with Microsoft Power Platform (Power Apps and Power Automate)
Strong understanding of DevOps principles, CI/CD, and cloud architecture
Excellent problem-solving and communication skills
Microsoft certifications (e.g., AZ-104, AZ-400, PL-600)
Experience with scripting languages (e.g., PowerShell, Python)
Familiarity with security and compliance frameworks in cloud environments
TRAVEL:
Requires the ability and willingness to travel as needed to various KENT locations.
OTHER:
Requires the ability and willingness to work outside normal business hours Monday through Friday.