Senior CloudOps Engineer

Senior Cloud Ops Engineer
- Hybrid | Cary, NC

We’re a leader in data and AI. Through our software and services, we inspire customers around the world to transform data into intelligence - and questions into answers.

If you’re looking for a dynamic, fulfilling career with flexibility and a world-class employee experience, you’ll find it here. We’re recognized around the world for our inclusive, meaningful culture and innovative technologies by organizations like Fast Company, Forbes, Newsweek and more.

We are seeking a highly skilled and collaborative Senior Software Cloud Ops Engineer to join our Cloud Ops organization. This role is ideal for a developer who thrives in a dynamic, cross-functional environment and is passionate about building scalable, cloud‑native solutions that support modern SaaS delivery models and developer platforms.

• Design, develop, and maintain cloud-native applications and services that support workflow automations, developer enablement, and platform automation.
• Collaborate with distributed teams across the globe to deliver high-quality, secure, and scalable software solutions.
• Evaluate and incorporate emerging AI technologies to drive innovation across automation initiatives.
• Champion innovation and continuous improvement in development processes and tooling.
• Build and maintain CI/CD pipelines using Git Hub Actions and Azure Dev Ops to support automated testing, deployment, and release processes.
• Implement and manage Kubernetes-based deployments using Helm and Docker, with a focus on Azure infrastructure.
• Develop APIs and microservices using NodeJS and Typescript, with potential contributions in Kotlin.
• Contribute to workflow automation, developer experience tooling, and integration with third-party systems.
• Ensure all applicable security policies and processes are followed to support the organization’s secure software development goals.
• Be encouraged to participate in open-source projects on behalf of SAS.
• Embrace curiosity, passion, authenticity and accountability. These are our values and influence everything we do.

• 8+ years of experience in software development or Dev Ops roles.
• Proficiency in NodeJS and Typescript; experience with Java is a plus.
• Strong experience with Kubernetes, Docker, and Helm in a production environment.
• Hands‑on experience with Git Hub Actions and/or Azure Dev Ops for CI/CD.
• Solid understanding of networking concepts (DNS, VPNs, load balancers, firewalls).
• Experience with infrastructure as code tools (Bicep, ARM, Terraform).
• Familiarity with Azure services including AKS, Key Vault, App Gateway, and API Management.
• Equivalent combination of related education, training and experience may be considered in place of the above qualifications.

• Ability to think analytically and effectively communicate issues and solutions
• Ability to work independently and within a team
• General knowledge of software development tools, methodologies, and principles
• Experience with workflow automation tools (e.g., n8n).
• Exposure to developer experience platforms or internal developer portals.
• Experience with message queuing technologies such as Azure Service Bus, Redis, or Kafka.
• Familiarity with Agile tools like Jira and Confluence.
• Experience with unit and integration testing frameworks.

Highlights include...

• Comprehensive medical, prescription, dental and vision plans.
• Medical plan options include:
  • PPO with low annual deductible and copays.
  • HDHP combined with a health savings account with a contribution from SAS (no access to on‑site health care center).
• Onsite Health Care Center (HQ) that’s free to employees and family members enrolled in the PPO plan. There’s a pharmacy too! Not local to HQ? The pharmacy will ship prescriptions for no additional charge!
• An industry‑leading 401k plan.
• Tuition Assistance Program and programs and resources to support your development.
• Generous time away including vacation time, a variety of paid holidays, and our much‑loved U.S. Winter Wellness Break between December 25 and January 1.
• Volunteer Time Off, parental leave and…