DevOps Engineer (FT/REMOTE) (USC or GC Req'd)

 About Us:

Our purpose is to help clients exceed their financial health goals. Across the reimbursement cycle, our scalable solutions and clinical expertise help solve programmatic needs. Enabling our teams with leading technology allows analytics to guide our solutions and keeps us accountable achieving goals. 

We build long-term careers by investing in YOU. We seek to create an environment that cultivates your professional development and personal growth, as we believe your success is our success.  

JOB SUMMARY:

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: 
Note: The essential duties and responsibilities below are intended to describe the general duties and responsibilities of this position and are not intended to be an exhaustive statement of duties. This position may perform all or most of the primary duties listed below. Specific tasks, responsibilities or competencies may be documented in the Team Member’s performance objectives as outlined by the Team Member’s immediate Leadership Team Member.

Company Description 

Virtix Health partners with health plans across the country to drive clinical, financial, and operational results. Virtix Health offers virtual wellness visits, in-home health risk assessments, retrospective chart review, workflow technology and member/patient engagement service offerings for health plans of all sizes.  

The company supports health plans by creating elevated experiences for their members with the latest technology on an open, connected ecosystem, yielding insights that make a difference for customers and their members. 

NOTE: EMPLOYMENT FRAUD/SCAMS/IMPOSTERS WILL NOT GO UNDISCOVERED

Job Description 

The DevOps Engineer will work closely with development and operations teams to facilitate seamless code releases and manage integrations within Windows environments. This role focuses on designing, deploying, and maintaining scalable and efficient infrastructure on AWS, automating deployment processes, and ensuring robust security and monitoring practices. The ideal candidate will be proficient with AWS services, Windows Server administration, Terraform, and have a strong understanding of .NET frameworks. 

Collaboration:

• Work collaboratively with development and operations teams to manage code releases and ensure seamless integration within Windows environments.
• Facilitate communication between teams and at times on video to ensure alignment on project goals and deployment strategies.

AWS Management:

• Design, deploy, and manage applications on AWS, utilizing services such as EC2, S3, ECS, and Lambda for scalability and efficiency.
• Optimize AWS resources to ensure cost-effective and high-performing infrastructure.

Infrastructure as Code (IaC):

• Use Terraform to define and provision infrastructure, ensuring consistent and repeatable deployments across environments.
• Maintain and update infrastructure as code repositories, ensuring alignment with current configurations and requirements.

Automation:

• Implement CI/CD pipelines using tools like GitHub Actions and Jenkins to automate testing and deployment processes for .NET applications.
• Develop scripts and automation workflows to improve deployment speed and efficiency.

Monitoring:

• Utilize AWS CloudWatch and other monitoring tools to track system performance, identify potential issues, and troubleshoot in real-time.
• Set up alerts and dashboards to provide visibility into infrastructure health and application performance.

Security:

• Ensure robust security practices within AWS and Windows environments, including implementing IAM policies, network security configurations, and compliance with best practices.
• Conduct regular security audits and vulnerability assessments to identify and mitigate risks.

Required Skills & Qualifications:

• Technical Proficiency:
  • Strong experience with AWS services (e.g., EC2, S3, ECS, Lambda) and Windows Server administration.
  • Proficient with Terraform for Infrastructure as Code (IaC).
• .NET Development:
  • Familiarity with .NET frameworks and languages (C#, ASP.NET) for application development and deployment.
• CI/CD Tools:
  • Experience with CI/CD tools such as GitHub Actions and Jenkins.
• Monitoring & Troubleshooting:
  • Proficient in using AWS CloudWatch and other monitoring tools to track system performance and troubleshoot issues.
• Security:
  • Knowledge of AWS IAM policies and security best practices within AWS and Windows environments.
• Problem-Solving:
  • Ability to quickly identify and resolve issues within AWS and Windows systems.
• Communication:
  • Excellent communication skills to facilitate collaboration across teams and ensure project alignment.
  • Must be available for impromptu collaboration and scheduled meetings on video between core business hours.
  • Must be available to be on-video without prior notice.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience with Docker and container orchestration tools (e.g., Kubernetes, ECS).
• Familiarity with version control systems like Git.
• Experience with other IaC tools such as CloudFormation is a plus.
• Knowledge of networking concepts and VPN configurations within AWS environments.

Skills & Competencies:

• Collaboration: Ability to work closely with cross-functional teams and communicate effectively.
• Adaptability: Comfortable working in a fast-paced environment with rapidly changing requirements.
• Analytical Thinking: Strong analytical and troubleshooting skills for diagnosing and resolving technical issues.
• Attention to Detail: Meticulous in ensuring the accuracy and reliability of infrastructure configurations and deployments.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
Note: Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions as described. Regular eye-hand coordination and manual dexterity is required to operate office equipment. The ability to perform work at a computer terminal for 6-8 hours a day and function in an environment with constant interruptions is required. At times, Team Members are subject to sitting for prolonged periods. Infrequently, Team Member must be able to lift and move material weighing up to 20 lbs. Team Member may experience elevated levels of stress during periods of increased activity and with work entailing multiple deadlines.
A job description is only intended as a guideline and is only part of the Team Member’s function. The company has reviewed this job description to ensure that the essential functions and basic duties have been included. It is not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all functions, responsibilities, skills and abilities. Additional functions and requirements may be assigned by supervisors as deemed appropriate.