Zelis Healthcare
Lead DevOps Engineer for CI/CD and Cloud Automation
Zelis Healthcare, Plano, Texas, us, 75086
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About Us
Zelis is transforming the healthcare financial experience through an innovative platform that aligns the interests of payers, providers, and healthcare consumers. Serving over 750 payers, including top national health plans, regional insurers, and self-insured employers, our solutions enhance efficiency for millions of healthcare providers and consumers. We leverage technology crafted by healthcare experts to identify, optimize, and solve systemic challenges, delivering impactful results for our clients.
About You
You are a dynamic individual who combines professional expertise with a distinct personality, motivating others with your enthusiasm and commitment. Your professional journey reflects a variety of experiences and community involvement, showcasing the valuable lessons learned over time. More than just a resume, you are the embodiment of your achievements, knowledge, and the interests that define you.
Position Overview
As we modernize and expand our technological infrastructure, we seek a Lead DevOps Engineer to spearhead CI/CD initiatives, cloud automation, and achieve operational excellence. This role is perfect for a seasoned DevOps expert who excels in collaborative environments, is passionate about automation, and can scale secure and reliable infrastructures across diverse teams.
Responsibilities:
Design, build, and maintain CI/CD pipelines using
GitHub Actions
and
Azure DevOps .
Automate deployment and testing workflows utilizing scripting tools like
PowerShell, Python, or Bash .
Implement
security best practices
to safeguard applications and data against potential threats.
Manage cloud infrastructure, focusing on
automation, observability, and resilience .
Drive the
measurement, monitoring, and reporting
of system performance using SLIs, SLOs, and SLAs.
Collaborate with development, QA, and operations teams to streamline delivery processes and enhance engineering workflows.
Attend quarterly team meetings and collaboration sessions with occasional travel to New Jersey.
Diagnose and proactively resolve infrastructure and pipeline issues.
Qualifications: 3-6 years of experience in DevOps, Site Reliability Engineering (SRE), or build/release engineering roles.
Proficient hands-on experience with
CI/CD tools , especially GitHub and pipeline automation techniques.
Solid understanding of
cloud platforms , preferably Azure, with familiarity in AWS or GCP being a plus.
Proficient in scripting languages such as
PowerShell, Bash, or Python .
Familiarity with monitoring and logging tools like Azure Monitor, Splunk, or equivalent.
Knowledge of
SLIs, SLOs, and SLAs
for performance and reliability monitoring.
Adept at working in Agile teams and collaborating across development, QA, and operations.
Willingness to travel (~20%) for planning and collaboration sessions.
Desirable Skills: Experience with
Infrastructure as Code
(e.g., Terraform, ARM templates).
Exposure to package managers such as NPM or NuGet.
Experience in
DevSecOps
or integrating security into CI/CD workflows.
A genuine enthusiasm for
automation, performance measurement , and continuous improvement in system reliability.
Note: This role is not a traditional sysadmin or reactive support position. It emphasizes hands-on engineering focused on
automation, cloud tooling, and secure delivery pipelines , enabling you to influence how systems are constructed, released, and scaled. Workplace Flexibility We operate offices in Atlanta, GA, Boston, MA, Morristown, NJ, Plano, TX, St. Louis, MO, St. Petersburg, FL, and Hyderabad, India. Our culture embraces hybrid and remote work opportunities. Work locations are determined by the needs of the role and the Leadership team. In-office work and activities depend on team objectives aligned with company policies. Equal Employment Opportunity Zelis is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will be considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other protected characteristic under applicable laws. We encourage applicants from all backgrounds to apply, even if they do not meet 100% of the qualifications listed. We believe diverse perspectives and experiences enrich our workplace. Accessibility Support We are committed to making our application process accessible to all candidates. If you are a qualified individual with a disability or a disabled veteran requiring accommodations during the application or interview process, please contact our Talent Acquisition team. Disclaimer This job description communicates the responsibilities and qualifications essential to the role. It is not an exhaustive list of all potential tasks that may be assigned, and personnel may be required to perform various tasks outside of their normal duties as necessary.
GitHub Actions
and
Azure DevOps .
Automate deployment and testing workflows utilizing scripting tools like
PowerShell, Python, or Bash .
Implement
security best practices
to safeguard applications and data against potential threats.
Manage cloud infrastructure, focusing on
automation, observability, and resilience .
Drive the
measurement, monitoring, and reporting
of system performance using SLIs, SLOs, and SLAs.
Collaborate with development, QA, and operations teams to streamline delivery processes and enhance engineering workflows.
Attend quarterly team meetings and collaboration sessions with occasional travel to New Jersey.
Diagnose and proactively resolve infrastructure and pipeline issues.
Qualifications: 3-6 years of experience in DevOps, Site Reliability Engineering (SRE), or build/release engineering roles.
Proficient hands-on experience with
CI/CD tools , especially GitHub and pipeline automation techniques.
Solid understanding of
cloud platforms , preferably Azure, with familiarity in AWS or GCP being a plus.
Proficient in scripting languages such as
PowerShell, Bash, or Python .
Familiarity with monitoring and logging tools like Azure Monitor, Splunk, or equivalent.
Knowledge of
SLIs, SLOs, and SLAs
for performance and reliability monitoring.
Adept at working in Agile teams and collaborating across development, QA, and operations.
Willingness to travel (~20%) for planning and collaboration sessions.
Desirable Skills: Experience with
Infrastructure as Code
(e.g., Terraform, ARM templates).
Exposure to package managers such as NPM or NuGet.
Experience in
DevSecOps
or integrating security into CI/CD workflows.
A genuine enthusiasm for
automation, performance measurement , and continuous improvement in system reliability.
Note: This role is not a traditional sysadmin or reactive support position. It emphasizes hands-on engineering focused on
automation, cloud tooling, and secure delivery pipelines , enabling you to influence how systems are constructed, released, and scaled. Workplace Flexibility We operate offices in Atlanta, GA, Boston, MA, Morristown, NJ, Plano, TX, St. Louis, MO, St. Petersburg, FL, and Hyderabad, India. Our culture embraces hybrid and remote work opportunities. Work locations are determined by the needs of the role and the Leadership team. In-office work and activities depend on team objectives aligned with company policies. Equal Employment Opportunity Zelis is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will be considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other protected characteristic under applicable laws. We encourage applicants from all backgrounds to apply, even if they do not meet 100% of the qualifications listed. We believe diverse perspectives and experiences enrich our workplace. Accessibility Support We are committed to making our application process accessible to all candidates. If you are a qualified individual with a disability or a disabled veteran requiring accommodations during the application or interview process, please contact our Talent Acquisition team. Disclaimer This job description communicates the responsibilities and qualifications essential to the role. It is not an exhaustive list of all potential tasks that may be assigned, and personnel may be required to perform various tasks outside of their normal duties as necessary.