Watts Water Technologies
Overview
DevOps Engineer with strong experience in Azure to support and scale Kubernetes infrastructure and CI/CD automation. You will ensure the reliability, performance, and security of Kubernetes clusters while managing and enhancing GitHub Actions pipelines to streamline development and deployment workflows. You will apply end-to-end automation and GitOps principles to accelerate delivery across the software development life cycle. This role partners with cross-functional teams and other Watts business units. The position reports to Software Solutions, Engineering Director. This role is remote and based in the Americas. Responsibilities
Operate and maintain our Kubernetes platform across multiple environments and projects. Build, optimize, and support GitHub Actions workflows for CI/CD automation including mobile integration with Firebase. Manage deployments with Helm charts, Kubernetes manifests, and Terraform. Implement and maintain observability using Grafana, Prometheus, and Azure Monitor. Collaborate with developers to streamline builds, tests, and deployments. Apply security, cost optimization, and reliability best practices to Azure, Kubernetes, and CI/CD pipelines. Support data and integration workflows involving Azure Databricks, Synapse, and IoT Hub. Document infrastructure, pipelines, and operational runbooks. Participate in incident response and troubleshooting of infrastructure and pipeline issues. Required Qualifications
Minimum of 2 years of hands-on experience with Kubernetes in Azure or AWS. Minimum of 2 years of strong proficiency with GitHub Actions for CI/CD pipelines (or equivalent). Minimum of 2 years of expertise with Docker, Helm, and YAML-based configurations. Minimum of 3 years of experience managing cloud infrastructure with Azure services (Resource Groups, Storage, Key Vault, Networking). Minimum of a year working hands-on with infrastructure-as-code (Terraform, Bicep, or ARM templates). Minimum of 2 years working with observability stacks (Grafana, Prometheus, Azure Monitor). Minimum of 3 years of strong troubleshooting skills in distributed, cloud-native systems. Commitment to continuous learning and education. Certified Kubernetes Administrator (CKA) or Certified Kubernetes Application Developer (CKAD). Microsoft Azure Administrator (AZ-104) or Azure Solutions Architect (AZ-305). GitHub Actions / DevOps or equivalent CI/CD certifications. Ability to achieve certifications within the first 12 months of employment (with company support). Preferred Qualifications
Exposure to IoT solutions and telemetry-heavy workloads. Strong communication skills in a remote-first environment. Ability to collaborate across engineering, IT, security, data, and product teams. Detail-oriented with strong documentation and process improvement habits. General Company Competencies
Commitment to Watts’ values of integrity, accountability, continuous improvement and innovation, and transparency. Punctuality and dependability. Flexibility to adapt to changing work priorities and stressful conditions. Adherence to Watts’ personnel policies and standards of process. Maintain productive and collaborative relationships with Watts employees. Adherence to Watts’ cultural beliefs: Growth Mindset, Customer-Focused Innovation, Constant Communication, Clear Goals, Collaborate Globally, Be Inclusive, and Take Action. Working Conditions
Remote role with occasional travel to the North Andover, MA location for meetings, trainings, or as required by management. Physical Requirements
Ability to remain seated or stand at a desk for extended periods. Ability to perform typing and mouse usage for extended periods. Ability to read, communicate clearly and effectively in writing and orally. Ability to operate standard office equipment. Ability to move around the office and lift light objects as needed. Compensation
The expected salary range for this position is $92,000-105,000 yearly. Actual compensation will depend on skills, experience, qualifications, and applicable laws. Equal Employment Opportunity
Watts is an equal opportunity employer. Reasonable accommodations are provided for qualified individuals with disabilities. If you need an accommodation, contact Human Resources.
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DevOps Engineer with strong experience in Azure to support and scale Kubernetes infrastructure and CI/CD automation. You will ensure the reliability, performance, and security of Kubernetes clusters while managing and enhancing GitHub Actions pipelines to streamline development and deployment workflows. You will apply end-to-end automation and GitOps principles to accelerate delivery across the software development life cycle. This role partners with cross-functional teams and other Watts business units. The position reports to Software Solutions, Engineering Director. This role is remote and based in the Americas. Responsibilities
Operate and maintain our Kubernetes platform across multiple environments and projects. Build, optimize, and support GitHub Actions workflows for CI/CD automation including mobile integration with Firebase. Manage deployments with Helm charts, Kubernetes manifests, and Terraform. Implement and maintain observability using Grafana, Prometheus, and Azure Monitor. Collaborate with developers to streamline builds, tests, and deployments. Apply security, cost optimization, and reliability best practices to Azure, Kubernetes, and CI/CD pipelines. Support data and integration workflows involving Azure Databricks, Synapse, and IoT Hub. Document infrastructure, pipelines, and operational runbooks. Participate in incident response and troubleshooting of infrastructure and pipeline issues. Required Qualifications
Minimum of 2 years of hands-on experience with Kubernetes in Azure or AWS. Minimum of 2 years of strong proficiency with GitHub Actions for CI/CD pipelines (or equivalent). Minimum of 2 years of expertise with Docker, Helm, and YAML-based configurations. Minimum of 3 years of experience managing cloud infrastructure with Azure services (Resource Groups, Storage, Key Vault, Networking). Minimum of a year working hands-on with infrastructure-as-code (Terraform, Bicep, or ARM templates). Minimum of 2 years working with observability stacks (Grafana, Prometheus, Azure Monitor). Minimum of 3 years of strong troubleshooting skills in distributed, cloud-native systems. Commitment to continuous learning and education. Certified Kubernetes Administrator (CKA) or Certified Kubernetes Application Developer (CKAD). Microsoft Azure Administrator (AZ-104) or Azure Solutions Architect (AZ-305). GitHub Actions / DevOps or equivalent CI/CD certifications. Ability to achieve certifications within the first 12 months of employment (with company support). Preferred Qualifications
Exposure to IoT solutions and telemetry-heavy workloads. Strong communication skills in a remote-first environment. Ability to collaborate across engineering, IT, security, data, and product teams. Detail-oriented with strong documentation and process improvement habits. General Company Competencies
Commitment to Watts’ values of integrity, accountability, continuous improvement and innovation, and transparency. Punctuality and dependability. Flexibility to adapt to changing work priorities and stressful conditions. Adherence to Watts’ personnel policies and standards of process. Maintain productive and collaborative relationships with Watts employees. Adherence to Watts’ cultural beliefs: Growth Mindset, Customer-Focused Innovation, Constant Communication, Clear Goals, Collaborate Globally, Be Inclusive, and Take Action. Working Conditions
Remote role with occasional travel to the North Andover, MA location for meetings, trainings, or as required by management. Physical Requirements
Ability to remain seated or stand at a desk for extended periods. Ability to perform typing and mouse usage for extended periods. Ability to read, communicate clearly and effectively in writing and orally. Ability to operate standard office equipment. Ability to move around the office and lift light objects as needed. Compensation
The expected salary range for this position is $92,000-105,000 yearly. Actual compensation will depend on skills, experience, qualifications, and applicable laws. Equal Employment Opportunity
Watts is an equal opportunity employer. Reasonable accommodations are provided for qualified individuals with disabilities. If you need an accommodation, contact Human Resources.
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