Talantix.io
phoenixteam•12.04.26
AI SCORE 8.5

Mid-Level DevOps Engineer - Remote Position for VA Loan Service

$80K–$120K/year
RemoteGovernment IT Services
DevOps•CI/CD•AWS•Jenkins•Git•Terraform•CloudFormation•GitLab•Jira•Salesforce

About the Role

We are seeking a skilled DevOps Engineer to join our team in supporting the Department of Veteran Affairs (VA) Loan Guaranty Service. This remote DevOps Engineer role focuses on the automation, maintenance, and reliability of development and deployment pipelines, ensuring that our systems remain stable, secure, and compliant with VA OIT standards.

What You'll Do

  • Maintain and support CI/CD pipelines used for LGY deployments across development, test, and production environments.
  • Monitor pipeline health and troubleshoot deployment failures.
  • Implement DevOps best practices to improve pipeline efficiency and reliability.
  • Collaborate with development teams to ensure applications are deployment-ready.
  • Assist with environment troubleshooting and deployment diagnostics.
  • Document DevOps processes, pipeline configurations, and operational procedures.
  • Support continuous improvement of deployment automation and infrastructure reliability.

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field or equivalent experience.
  • 4+ years of DevOps or infrastructure automation experience.
  • Experience with CI/CD tools such as Jenkins, GitHub Actions, GitLab, Azure DevOps, or similar platforms.
  • Strong understanding of version control systems (Git).
  • Experience working in cloud environments.

Nice to Have

  • Experience supporting federal government IT programs or VA systems.
  • Familiarity with AWS cloud services.
  • Experience with Salesforce deployments and release management processes.
  • Knowledge of Infrastructure-as-Code tools (Terraform, CloudFormation).
  • Experience with ServiceNow or Jira for change management.
  • Knowledge of ITIL service management practices.

What We Offer

  • Competitive salary ranging from $80,000 to $120,000 annually.
  • 100% remote work opportunity, allowing for flexibility and work-life balance.
  • Full-time employment with a 40-hour work week.
  • Core business hours of 8am-5pm ET.
  • Opportunity to work with a team dedicated to improving the lives of veterans.
Why This Job8.5 of 10

This remote DevOps Engineer role offers a competitive salary and the chance to support a meaningful cause within the VA Loan Guaranty Service.

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Who Will Succeed Here

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Proficient in AWS services and cloud architecture, with hands-on experience in managing CI/CD pipelines using Jenkins and GitLab, ensuring efficient deployment processes for VA Loan Service applications.

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Demonstrates strong problem-solving skills and self-motivation, thriving in a remote work environment by effectively managing time and prioritizing tasks while collaborating with cross-functional teams using tools like Jira and Git.

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Possesses a solid understanding of infrastructure as code (IaC) principles, with practical experience using Terraform and CloudFormation to automate and maintain infrastructure efficiently, ensuring compliance with VA OIT standards.

Learning Resources

→Learn DevOps: CI/CD with Jenkins using Pipelines and Dockercourse
→AWS CloudFormation User Guideguide
→Terraform: Up & Runningbook

Career Path

Mid-Level DevOps Engineer(Now)→Senior DevOps Engineer(1-2 years)→DevOps Architect(3-5 years)

Market Overview

Market Size 2024
$18.2B
Annual Growth
24.4%
AI Adoption
37%
Investment
+45%
Labour Demand
+30%
Avg Salary
$115K

Skills & Requirements

Required
DevOpsCI/CDAWS
Growing in Demand
KubernetesDockerInfrastructure as Code (IaC)
Declining
PuppetChef

Domain Trends

Increased Cloud Adoption
By 2025, 85% of enterprises are expected to adopt a cloud-first strategy, driving demand for DevOps engineers skilled in cloud technologies.
Shift to Microservices Architecture
Over 70% of organizations are transitioning to microservices, requiring DevOps engineers to adapt to new deployment and management methodologies.
Focus on Security in DevOps (DevSecOps)
By 2024, 60% of organizations will integrate security practices into their DevOps pipeline, emphasizing the need for engineers with security knowledge.

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