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Federal Reserve Bank of Dallas

2mo ago

  • Job
    Full-time
    Mid & Senior Level
  • Dallas
  • Quick Apply

AI generated summary

  • You should have extensive DevOps experience, expertise in automation tools, cloud services, CI/CD practices, and strong scripting skills, along with a solid understanding of system architecture and networking.
  • You will design, implement, and manage CI/CD pipelines, automate infrastructure, monitor system performance, and collaborate with development teams to enhance software delivery processes.

Requirements

  • You Have:
  • Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or equivalent background or experience
  • Minimum 3 years of experience working with cloud-based platforms in an enterprise environment
  • Minimum 2 years DevOps engineering experience in a team-based environment
  • Advanced experience with programming tools, computer interfaces, and application architectures
  • Advanced experience in designing, deploying and monitoring infrastructure in public clouds (AWS) using Infrastructure as Code (Terraform, CloudFormation)
  • Advanced experience deploying, managing, operating and monitoring applications in scalable, highly available and fault tolerant data centers (both on-premise and hosted)
  • Advanced experience with Continuous Integration build tools (GitLab, Jenkins, GitHub, etc.)
  • Advanced experience learning, sharing, and implementing best practices with the ability to establish operational processes, implement DevOps, deployment checklists
  • Advanced knowledge of scripting languages
  • Experience with multiple programming languages (Node.js, Python)
  • Experience with source code management tools
  • Experience developing solutions in an iterative (Agile) approach
  • Knowledge of basic networking concepts
  • Experience with system configuration tools and implementation of architectural frameworks (Service Oriented Architecture, Domain-Driven Design)
  • Knowledge of container orchestration solutions
  • Equivalent education and/or experience may be substituted for any of the above requirements
  • The strongest candidates will also have:
  • Experience with Relational Database Services (RDS) (preferably with a DBA background)
  • Experience with low code/no code platforms
  • Certifications preferred:
  • HashiCorp Certified: Terraform (Associate or higher)
  • AWS Certified Sysops Administrator - Associate Certification
  • AWS Certified DevOps Engineer – Professional
  • AWS Solution Architect Certification (Associate or higher)

Responsibilities

  • Work closely with software engineering, operations and information security teams to automate and support infrastructure and tooling in cloud-based platforms.
  • Leverage infrastructure-as-code (IaC) to architect and provision all workload resources and components using cloud-agnostic and/or cloud-native tooling.
  • Perform Relational Database Services (RDS) in AWS.
  • Set up, operate and scale relational databases in cloud environments.
  • Apply automated deployment tool sets and infrastructure including environments and code management using Continuous Integration and Continuous Delivery processes.
  • Build solutions based on security, monitoring, logging, and alerting requirements. Integrate on premise solutions with Cloud resources.
  • Develop testing use cases and detailed testing plans that map to the documented business and technical requirements, complies with Federal Reserve security specifications and policies and industry standard / accepted testing practices.
  • Continuous monitoring of application performance and detecting conditions affecting the health of IT cloud services in various cloud platforms.
  • Perform and/or support response activities for operational and security incidents.
  • Drive the implementation and rollout of application reliability, including disaster recovery.
  • Provide guidance and apply agile and DevOps/DevSecOps practices to streamline product delivery and reliable operations of products.
  • Continuously identify opportunities to automate and save time.

FAQs

What is the primary responsibility of the Sr. DevOps Engineer at the Federal Reserve Bank of Dallas?

The primary responsibility is to work within an Agile Delivery Team to support a large platform hosted within AWS Gov Cloud, ensuring the automation and support of infrastructure and tooling in cloud-based environments.

What qualifications are required for the Sr. DevOps Engineer position?

Candidates should have a Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or a related field, with a minimum of 3 years of experience in cloud-based platforms and 2 years of DevOps engineering experience. Advanced experience in various technical areas, including programming, infrastructure as code, and cloud services, is also required.

What specific skills are emphasized for candidates applying for this role?

Candidates should possess advanced skills in AWS cloud services, infrastructure-as-code (IaC) tools like Terraform or CloudFormation, scripting languages, and Continuous Integration/Continuous Delivery processes. Experience with monitoring, security practices, and Agile methodologies is also important.

What kind of working environment can the Sr. DevOps Engineer expect?

The position allows for a hybrid work environment, with some work conducted onsite at the Federal Reserve work location and other work done remotely. Specific work schedules will be discussed during the recruitment process.

Are there any preferred certifications for this position?

Yes, preferred certifications include HashiCorp Certified: Terraform, AWS Certified SysOps Administrator (Associate), AWS Certified DevOps Engineer (Professional), and AWS Solution Architect Certification (Associate or higher).

What internal teams will the Sr. DevOps Engineer collaborate with?

The Sr. DevOps Engineer will closely collaborate with software engineering, operations, and information security teams to ensure the effective automation and support of infrastructure and tooling.

What benefits are offered to employees in this position?

The Federal Reserve Bank of Dallas offers a comprehensive benefits package, including healthcare options, 401K match, paid vacation and holidays, subsidized transportation, tuition reimbursement, and professional development opportunities.

What additional experience could strengthen a candidate's application?

Experience with Relational Database Services (RDS), low code/no code platforms, and a background in database administration would strengthen a candidate's application for the Sr. DevOps Engineer position.

What is the importance of this role within the Federal Reserve System?

This role is of strategic importance as the work done by the team is highly visible within the Federal Reserve System, impacting the overall operational effectiveness and security of the financial infrastructure.

Will the successful candidate have access to confidential information?

Yes, the position requires access to confidential supervisory information and related data, which is limited to "Protected Individuals" as defined by U.S. federal immigration law.

How can candidates apply for this position?

Candidates should verify and apply for jobs directly on the Federal Reserve System Careers website or through official Federal Reserve Bank social media channels.

Federal Reserve Bank of Dallas

The Dallas Fed serves the American people by promoting a strong financial system and a healthy economy for everyone.

Finance
Industry
1001-5000
Employees
1914
Founded Year

Mission & Purpose

The Federal Reserve Bank of Dallas is part of the Federal Reserve System, the central bank of the United States. We work with other regional Federal Reserve Banks and the Federal Reserve Board in Washington, D.C., to drive monetary policy that is attentive to the diverse needs of communities all across the nation. And we help make sure that, wherever you live, you can rely on money, banks and payments when you use them. Our work at the Dallas Fed supports the entire country, but our heart belongs to the region we call home. We serve the Eleventh Federal Reserve District—Texas, northern Louisiana and southern New Mexico.