DevOps Engineer

Project Overview

This organization is scaling an AI-enabled SaaS platform while evolving from a traditional development model to a modern Dev Ops culture. With multiple product-focused engineering teams and a growing base of junior developers, there is a strong need to standardize deployment practices, improve automation, and accelerate delivery pipelines.
As a Dev Ops Engineer, you will play a key role in driving this transformation by enhancing CI/CD pipelines, modernizing regression testing automation, and supporting the adoption of continuous release practices across teams. Your work will directly impact the organization's ability to deliver software faster, more reliably, and at scale.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, implement, and maintain robust CI/CD pipelines using Azure Dev Ops
• Collaborate closely with engineering teams to define and optimize deployment strategies
• Drive Dev Ops best practices and cultural adoption across multiple development teams
• Support and enhance automation initiatives, including regression testing tools
• Contribute to the development and scaling of cloud infrastructure within Azure
• Introduce and integrate AI-driven solutions, including AI Foundry and agent-based frameworks
• Identify opportunities to streamline development workflows and improve efficiency
• Support full software development lifecycle (SDLC) initiatives from build through deployment

Key Project Initiatives & Impact

• Transition teams toward continuous integration and continuous delivery (CI/CD)
• Standardize Dev Ops processes across 7-8 engineering teams with varying maturity levels
• Improve speed and reliability of software releases for flagship products
• Modernize and rewrite automation frameworks for regression testing
• Enable scalable growth of an AI-powered SaaS platform
• Mentor and influence junior engineering teams to adopt Dev Ops methodologies

Required Qualifications

• Strong experience with cloud computing, with a focus on Microsoft Azure
• Proficiency in scripting languages such as Power Shell, Bash, or Python
• Hands-on experience building and managing CI/CD pipelines (Azure Dev Ops preferred)
• Deep understanding of Dev Ops principles and best practices
• Experience supporting automation strategies and testing frameworks
• Ability to collaborate across teams and influence technical direction

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience working in telecommunications or similar industries
• Exposure to AI/ML tools, including AI Foundry or agent-based frameworks
• Experience in environments transitioning to Dev Ops or scaling engineering teams

Work Environment

• On-site role located in Mitchell, South Dakota.
• Collaborative, close-knit engineering culture with strong team ownership
• Standard hours:
  Monday-Friday, 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
• Opportunity to directly influence engineering practices and organizational growth
• This position is not able to offer visa sponsorship now or in the future; candidates must be authorized to work in the United States without the need for sponsorship.

Job Type & Location
This is a Permanent position based out of Mitchell, SD.
Pay and Benefits
The pay range for this position is $70000.00 - $130000.00/yr.
Relocation package can be discussed if someone would like to relocate to Mitchell, SD. o Generous Paid time off o 10 paid holidays o 401(k) matching o Company paid family Blue Cross Blue Shield health insurance plan o Company contributions to an HSA (Health Savings Account) plan o Company paid employee Dental Insurance o Company paid employee Vision Insurance o Company paid Life Insurance o Company paid Short- & Long-Term Disability Insurance
Workplace Type
This is a fully onsite position in Mitchell,SD.
Final date to receive applications
This position is anticipated to close on Jun 27, 2026.

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