We are looking for an experienced Sr. DevOps Engineer with strong Azure cloud engineering and Kubernetes experience to help evolve our SaaS infrastructure and CI/CD practices. You’ll be deeply involved in hands-on automation, infrastructure-as-code, observability improvements, and delivery enablement across multiple teams.

This is a remote opportunity - must be US based 

At HR Acuity®, we empower our team to #BeBold—embracing innovation and new challenges. With the right tools, we help you #WorkSmarter, fostering collaboration so we can all be #BetterTogether. If you're excited about being part our growth story, we’d love to chat! 

About Us: HR Acuity® is the leading provider of employee relations case management and investigation software. We help organizations standardize how workplace issues are reported, documented, and investigated. Our data-driven approach  to managing workplace issues helps our clients and partners build trusted, inclusive cultures where employees feel safe. 

This is an #All-in Zone. We are a fast-growing, innovative company where being #All-in is the norm. From our female founder CEO to every team member, we embrace a fully engaged mindset. We bring our best every day, fueled by passion for our mission and culture—and we expect the same from everyone who joins us.  

At the same time, we are deeply committed to fostering an inclusive, diverse workplace where different perspectives are valued and respected. We believe in creating an environment where everyone can show up as their authentic selves and thrive. If this sounds like you, keep reading. 

Click here to learn more about our values and benefits 

Please note that for this position, we are only accepting direct applications. Submissions from agencies will not be considered.

Responsibilities

• Azure Infrastructure: Build and manage Azure resources (VNets, Load Balancers, Key Vault, Container Registry, etc.) through Terraform and Bicep.
• Kubernetes Operations: Support deployment, scaling, and troubleshooting of AKS clusters.
• CI/CD Pipelines: Implement and enhance pipelines in GitHub Actions and Azure DevOps, integrating automated testing and security scanning.
• GitOps Automation: Contribute to GitOps workflows using ArgoCD or Flux for consistent deployments.
• Observability: Improve metrics, alerting, and dashboards via Prometheus, Grafana, ELK, and Azure Monitor.
• Automation & Scripting: Develop automation scripts (Python, Bash, PowerShell) for infrastructure, CI/CD, and operational processes.
• Incident Response: Participate in production incident management, troubleshooting, and blameless postmortems.
• Continuous Improvement: Collaborate with development and QA teams to implement DevOps best practices and self-service capabilities.

Experience: 

• 5+ years in DevOps, SRE, or cloud engineering roles with strong hands-on Azure and Kubernetes experience.
• Proficiency in Terraform, Helm, and GitHub Actions (or Azure DevOps).
• Familiarity with GitOps methodologies and tools (ArgoCD, Flux).
• Strong understanding of Azure networking, identity, and security fundamentals.
• Experience with observability tooling: Prometheus, Grafana, and Azure Monitor.
• Scripting/automation experience (Python, Bash, or PowerShell).
• SaaS or cloud-native platform experience preferred.
• Strong problem-solving and collaboration skills in fast-paced environments.
• Must be able to consistently work EST hours. 

Skills 

• Strong hands-on experience with Microsoft Azure infrastructure, including VNets, Load Balancers, Key Vault, and Container Registry.
• Practical experience deploying and managing Kubernetes workloads in Azure Kubernetes Service (AKS).
• Proficiency with Infrastructure as Code using Terraform, Bicep, and Helm.
• Experience building and maintaining CI/CD pipelines using GitHub Actions or Azure DevOps.
• Familiarity with GitOps workflows and tooling such as ArgoCD or Flux.
• Skilled in observability solutions using Prometheus, Grafana, and Azure Monitor.
• Strong scripting and automation experience using Python, Bash, or PowerShell.
• Working knowledge of Azure identity, RBAC, and network security best practices.
• Ability to troubleshoot distributed systems and production issues effectively.
• Experience collaborating with developers and QA teams to enable DevOps best practices.
• Understanding of DevSecOps concepts and how to integrate security into the CI/CD process.
• Excellent problem-solving, communication, and teamwork skills in fast-paced environments.

Compensation: The base salary pay range for this position is expected to be between $135,000 and $150,000/year; however, base pay offered may vary depending on multiple individualized, non-discriminatory factors, including market location, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. Additionally, full-time employees are eligible to participate in our comprehensive benefits program, including health and wellness benefits, 401(k) retirement plan, life and disability insurance coverages, and other benefits the Company may offer from time to time.

Benefits:

• Stay healthy and happy with our comprehensive medical, dental and vision plans.
  • You can also choose from FSA or HSA options to suit your needs.
• Save for your future with our 401K plan that matches your contributions.
• Enjoy paid leave for various life events, such as sickness, disability, or parenthood.
• Own a piece of the company with our #Allin Shares Program.

Perks:

• Take a break from work with our unlimited PTO policy to refresh and recharge.
• Company paid holidays, birthday day off, closed 4th of July week and December holiday week, half day summer Fridays* and half day first Fridays*, and 8 hours of volunteer time.
• Own a piece of the company with our #Allin Shares Program.
• Earn extra cash by referring qualified candidates to join our team.
• Access professional and personal support through our employee assistance program.
• Work from anywhere with our remote work environment that fosters collaboration and creativity. *
• Join a fun and energetic team that values your suggestions and new ideas.
• Receive a competitive salary and meaningful opportunities for growth.

Learning and Development

• Onboarding: Learn the basics of your role, the company culture, and the expectations from your manager and team. Get familiar with the tools, systems, and processes that you will use in your daily work. Receive feedback and guidance from your mentor and peers.
• Manager training: Develop the skills and competencies to lead, motivate, and empower your team. Learn how to communicate effectively, delegate tasks, set goals, provide feedback, and resolve conflicts. Enhance your emotional intelligence, coaching, and mentoring abilities.
• Leadership training: Grow your leadership potential and influence within the organization. Learn how to inspire and align others with the company vision, mission, and values. Strengthen your strategic thinking, decision making, and problem-solving skills. Expand your network and collaboration with other leaders across functions and levels.
• Industry training: Stay updated on the latest trends, best practices, and innovations in the Employee Relations industry. Gain insights from experts and thought leaders in the field. Apply your learning to improve your performance, quality, and efficiency.

* Based upon business needs