DevOps Engineer

Title                                 DevOps Engineer

Department                   Engineering

Location                         Niwot/Hybrid

Reports To                     Senior Firmware Engineering Manager

About Us

Established in 1972, Particle Measuring Systems is a global leader for micro-contamination monitoring equipment improving the performance of clean manufactures in the semiconductor and pharmaceutical industries.  We’re a growing technology company in Niwot, Colorado, the heart of the Rocky Mountains.  We offer an exceptional and rewarding work environment in a great place to live.  Our employees enjoy challenging projects in the development and manufacture of light scattering particle counters and diverse technologies and applications.

Your Impact

We are looking for a DevOps Engineer who will contribute to the success of our Engineering team by designing, implementing, and managing development, testing, and release processes. In this role, you will help ensure the efficient and reliable delivery of firmware and software products while collaborating with cross-functional teams to drive continuous improvement and operational excellence.

The Role

The DevOps Engineer plays a critical role in building and maintaining cloud infrastructure, CI/CD pipelines, and automated testing environments. This position partners closely with software, firmware, and quality teams to streamline the software development lifecycle and support the successful delivery of high-quality products.

Job Responsibilities

• Use cloud environments to build, manage, and optimize environments for internal development, testing, and CI/CD that support efficient and secure firmware delivery.
• Implement security and compliance, including vulnerability scanning, dependency analysis, and SBOM management with tools such as Finitestate, SonarQube Cloud, JFrog Advanced Security, Blackduck or similar.
• Collaborate with development teams to improve workflows, release strategies, and automated testing environments.
• Automate the provisioning and configuration of servers, containers, and other infrastructure components using tools like Ansible, Chef, or Puppet.
• Manage software artifacts and dependencies using JFrog or similar binary repositories.
• Implement and maintain monitoring and logging systems to ensure the health and performance of our CI/CD pipeline infrastructure.
• Troubleshoot and resolve issues related to development, automated testing, and release, ensuring tight feedback loops and maximum value throughput.
• Stay up to date with emerging technologies and industry trends, and proactively recommend improvements to enhance the development, automated testing, and release processes.
• Recommend and evaluate new DevOps-related tools
• Provide guidance within the DevOps team and to members of different teams, fostering a culture of knowledge sharing and continuous learning/improvement.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science in Computer Science or related Engineering field
• Proven experience as a DevOps Engineer, Build/Release Engineer, or similar role
• Development experience in either embedded firmware or software
• Hands-on experience working with binary repositories
• Proficiency with AWS or other major cloud platforms
• Proficiency in IaC and configuration management tools
• Strong scripting skills in languages like Bash, Python, or PowerShell
• Familiar with build tools such as CMake, Make, or custom toolchains
• Experience with containerization technologies such as Docker
• Working knowledge of CI/CD tools like Jenkins, Bitbucket Pipelines, and GitHub Actions
• Familiarity with monitoring and logging tools such as Prometheus and Grafana
• Excellent problem-solving and troubleshooting skills, with the ability to analyze complex systems and identify root causes
• Working knowledge of shift-left testing principles and practices
• Strong communication and collaboration skills, capable of working effectively within a team

Preferred Qualifications

• Understanding of Agile and DevOps methodologies and their application in software development processes
• Expertise in Git and the Atlassian suite of software development tools, including Bitbucket pipelines
• Familiarity with DORA metrics
• Certifications in AWS or DevOps practices
• Experience in a multi-disciplinary engineering environment

Work Environment & Physical Requirements

• This position follows a hybrid work schedule and is expected to be on-site at least 3 days per week based on project priorities and business needs
• This role primarily operates in an office/lab/manufacturing environment.  Must be able to sit, stand, and use a computer for extended periods of time
• Occasional lifting of up to 20 lbs. may be required
• Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this role

Compensation & Benefits

• Competitive base salary range: $95000 - 130000 depending on experience
  • Our compensation philosophy: we offer competitive pay based on market data, including local, national, and industry benchmarks.  For new hires, offers are generally within the established min- to mid-point of the range for the role, with flexibility to recognize experience, skills, and education.  Our approach ensures fair pay internally while remaining competitive externally and allows room for growth.
• Comprehensive benefits package:
  • Health coverage: medical, dental, vision, FSA, on-site clinic (CO employees), life insurance
  • 401(k) retirement plan with company match
  • Vacation, holiday, and leave policies
  • Tuition reimbursement, Employee recognition programs, Employee assistance programs

Particle Measuring Systems is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer and are committed to building an inclusive and supportive workplace where everyone can thrive.

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