DevOps Cloud Engineer

HarbourVest Partners, LLC

• $135K — $145K *
Information Technology
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 6+ years of DevOps experience specifically in cloud-based software delivery.
  • Proven track record in supporting technology applications or digital products, preferably in data-centric environments.
  • Strong scripting skills in Bash, Python, and/or PowerShell.
  • Demonstrated experience with CI/CD pipeline development and automation practices.
  • Familiarity with Git-based repositories and branching standards.
  • Experience with Snowflake and cloud platforms, especially Microsoft Azure.
  • Skilled in containerization technologies like Docker or Podman.

Responsibilities

  • Build and maintain CI/CD workflows for automated development processes.
  • Provide expertise to improve efficiency of data-centric applications.
  • Support the stability and performance of Azure cloud environments.
  • Administer Git source control, enforcing best practices.
  • Develop infrastructure-as-code solutions for cloud resources.
  • Leverage container technologies for consistent application deployment.
  • Collaborate with teams to enhance DevOps processes and standards.

Benefits

  • Hybrid work arrangement with 18 remote workdays per quarter.
  • Discretionary annual bonus based on performance.
  • Comprehensive health insurance and wellness programs.
  • Retirement contributions and income protection options.
  • Paid time off and leave benefits.
Full Job Description
Job Description Summary

This position will be a hybrid work arrangement. You will receive 18 remote workdays per quarter to use at your discretion, subject to manager approval. For example, you may choose to work in the office 4 days per week and take one remote day weekly (typically 13 weeks per quarter), leaving 5 additional remote days to be used as needed.

We are seeking a highly skilled DevOps Cloud Engineer to join our Quantitative Investment Science organization. This role is ideal for a technology professional with a strong passion for data, automation, and modern DevOps practices who thrives in sophisticated, high-impact environments.

The successful candidate will collaborate with quantitative researchers, data and application engineers, vendors, and IT partners. They will develop, deploy, and support robust CI/CD pipelines and cloud-based environments. You will play a critical role in supporting the full application and data lifecycle-from development through production-within our Azure-based Investment Data Analytics Platform. Your contributions will directly enhance development efficiency, system reliability, and operational excellence across the organization.

The ideal candidate is someone who:
  • Experience supporting technology applications or digital products using DevOps and process automation methods, preferably in data-focused or research-based environments.
  • Demonstrated experience implementing and administering Git-based repositories, including branching and version control standards.
  • Proven expertise in CI/CD pipeline development and deployment automation, including the use of approval gates.
  • Strong scripting capabilities in Bash, Python, and/or PowerShell.
  • Working knowledge of Snowflake and data platform ecosystems.
  • Experience managing cloud infrastructure using infrastructure-as- code methodologies, ideally within Microsoft Azure.
  • Proficiency with containerization technologies such as Docker or Podman.
  • Strong background in configuration management, security, and operational rigor.
  • Proven track record to support production environments, manage incidents, diagnose sophisticated issues, and coordinate resolution efforts.
  • Demonstrated success delivering results on fast-paced, complicated projects.
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to engage effectively with technical and non-technical collaborators at all levels.
What you will do:
  • Build, implement, and maintain continuous integration and delivery workflows to support automated build, test, approval, and deployment processes across development, test, and production environments.
  • Provide DevOps and process automation expertise to improve the efficiency, scalability, and reliability of data-centric and analytical applications.
  • Support the ongoing maintenance, stability, and performance of a Microsoft Azure cloud.
  • Administer and enforce Git-based source control, including branching strategies, versioning standards, and code promotion practices.
  • Develop and maintain infrastructure-as-code (IaC) solutions for managing cloud storage, compute, and networking resources.
  • Leverage containerization technologies (Docker or Podman) to standardize application deployments.
  • Apply strong configuration management and security guidelines, ensuring alignment with enterprise standards.
  • Provide production support, including issue triage, root cause analysis, prioritization, and coordination with analysts and engineers for timely resolution.
  • Collaborate closely with data engineers, researchers, product, and platform engineering to support high-complexity, important initiatives.
  • Contribute to the continuous improvement of DevOps standards, tools, and operational processes.
What you bring:
  • High energy and collaborative work style
  • Proficient in using scripting languages to develop quick prototypes and proof-of-concepts
  • A track record of completed high-intensity, high-complexity projects
  • Experience with business intelligence tools such as Tableau, Power BI, or equivalent
  • Skilled in implementing and managing DevOps practices, CI/CD pipelines

Education Preferred:
  • Bachelor of Arts (B.A) degree or equivalent experience
  • Bachelor of Science (B.S) credential or equivalent experience

Experience:
  • 6 Years of DevOps experience in cloud based, software delivery
  • Experience working within the financial services or investment management industry


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Base Salary Range

$135,000.00 - $145,000.00

This USD base salary range represents only one component of total compensation for this role and is provided in accordance with local requirements. This role is eligible for a discretionary annual bonus, which is determined based on individual and overall firm performance. In addition to salary and bonus eligibility, total compensation may include participation in long-term reward programs (typically for more senior-level roles). We also offer a comprehensive total rewards package that may include retirement contributions, health insurance, income protection, paid time off and leave benefits as well as well-being programs. Our total rewards offerings are influenced by several business factors, and eligibility for certain components will vary by position and geography. Please note the posted ranges do not apply outside the U.S. and should not be converted to other currencies as a proxy for compensation in other countries.

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