DevOps Engineer

The DevOps Engineer is responsible for all stages of the software development lifecycle using a variety of technologies and tools to build impactful software solutions. The scope of this job includes building and optimizing comprehensive solutions that prioritize end-user efficiency and experience.

This position is with our Human & Social Services Engineering team, based at WellSky's World Headquarters in Overland Park, KS. We invite you to apply today and join us in shaping the future of healthcare!

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop and maintain features and components of WellSky solutions with an emphasis on code quality, performance, and scalability.
• Collaborate with solution managers, designers, and other teams to gather requirements, propose solutions, and deliver high-impact features that align with business goals.
• Identify and resolve technical issues in production and development environments.
• Optimize system performance and scalability through troubleshooting and ongoing improvements.
• Prepare technical documentation and participate in code reviews to ensure that software code meets internal standards and follows industry best practices.
• Develop and maintain a robust set of unit tests and participate in other styles of automated testing, including integration, load, and performance testing to validate quality of code written.
• Leverage common GenAI tools for AI assisted development and understand the basics of prompt engineering.
• Minimum 80% team ritual attendance.
• Perform other job duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor's Degree in a related field, or equivalent work experience
• At least 2-4 years relevant work experience
• Proficiency in Microsoft technologies including Azure, PowerShell, and SQL Server
• Familiarity with infrastructure as code (IaC) tools such as Terraform
• Beginning to understand containerization technologies like Docker and orchestration tools like Kubernetes
• Familiarity with monitoring and logging tools such as New Relic, Azure Monitor, and Site24x7
• Experience with source control systems like GitHub
• Collaborate via documentation tools like Confluence, Miro and Sharepoint

Preferred Qualifications:

• Relevant certifications such as Azure Developer Associate or Azure Solutions Architect Expert
• Experience with microservices architectures
• Knowledge of security best practices in cloud environments
• Experience supporting Redis in a production environment
• Background working on an Agile Scrum team

Job Expectations:

• Must be able to work as part of an on-call rotation for after-hours support
• Willing to work additional or irregular hours as needed
• Must work in accordance with applicable security policies and procedures to safeguard company and client information
• Must be able to sit and view a computer screen for extended periods of time

WellSky is where independent thinking and collaboration come together to create an authentic culture. We thrive on innovation, inclusiveness, and cohesive perspectives. At WellSky you can make a difference.

WellSky provides equal employment opportunities to all people without regard to race, color, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, age, religion, gender, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, pregnancy, physical or mental disability, protected medical condition, genetic information, military service, veteran status, or any other status or characteristic protected by law. WellSky is proud to be a drug-free workplace.

Applicants for U.S.-based positions with WellSky must be legally authorized to work in the United States. Verification of employment eligibility will be required at the time of hire. Certain client-facing positions may be required to comply with applicable requirements, such as immunizations and occupational health mandates.

Here are some of the exciting benefits full-time teammates are eligible to receive at WellSky:

• Excellent medical, dental, and vision benefits
• Mental health benefits through TelaDoc
• Prescription drug coverage
• Generous paid time off, plus 13 paid holidays
• Paid parental leave
• 100% vested 401(K) retirement plans
• Educational assistance up to $2500 per year