Senior DevOps / Platform Engineer
About the job
- At least 5 years of experience in DevOps, platform engineering, release engineering, site reliability engineering, systems engineering, or similar hands-on roles.
- Strong hands-on experience building and maintaining CI/CD pipelines and deployment automation for production software systems.
- Practical experience with Azure DevOps, GitHub Actions, Jenkins, GitLab CI, or similar CI/CD and engineering workflow tools.
- Experience supporting multiple application environments, including development, QA, UAT, staging, and production.
- Strong scripting and automation skills using PowerShell, Bash, Python, or similar tools.
- Experience with release management, deployment validation, rollback planning, environment troubleshooting, and production support.
- Understanding of application hosting concepts, web servers, APIs, background jobs, scheduled tasks, configuration management, certificates, secrets, and service dependencies.
- Experience with monitoring, logging, alerting, and operational visibility tools.
- Ability to work with software engineers, QA, DBAs, infrastructure engineers, security teams, Product / Delivery Managers, and business stakeholders.
- Ability to diagnose build failures, deployment failures, environment issues, configuration problems, access problems, and production symptoms in a structured way.
- Understanding of security practices in software delivery, including least privilege, secrets management, access control, vulnerability remediation, and auditability.
- Practical experience with Git-based workflows, branching strategies, pull requests, release tagging, and deployment traceability.
- Clear communication skills to explain platform risks, release blockers, deployment issues, and operational tradeoffs to technical and non-technical stakeholders.
- High ownership mindset, good judgment, and ability to make practical decisions under pressure.
- Design, build, maintain, and improve CI/CD pipelines for internal applications and business-critical systems.
- Support release automation and deployment processes across development, QA, UAT, staging, and production environments.
- Improve environment consistency, configuration management, deployment repeatability, and rollback readiness.
- Work with software engineers, QA, DBAs, infrastructure, and security teams to make releases safer and more predictable.
- Support Azure DevOps repositories, pipelines, boards, release processes, work tracking, and related engineering tooling where applicable.
- Help define and enforce practical release readiness expectations, including build quality, test execution, deployment validation, database migration coordination, monitoring readiness, and rollback planning.
- Build and maintain automation scripts, operational tools, deployment utilities, and self-service capabilities that reduce manual work and operational errors.
- Support monitoring, logging, metrics, alerting, and observability for applications, services, jobs, pipelines, environments, and production dependencies.
- Participate in L2 / L3 triage for build failures, deployment issues, environment problems, performance symptoms, and production incidents.
- Contribute to root cause analysis after release, deployment, platform, or environment-related incidents and help define practical remediation actions.
- Identify fragile deployment steps, undocumented dependencies, manual processes, configuration drift, and environment-related single points of failure.
- Partner with DBA / Data Platform teams to coordinate database scripts, migration validation, backup / recovery considerations, and data-related deployment risks.
- Partner with Infrastructure & Security teams on servers, network dependencies, identity, access, certificates, secrets, vulnerability remediation, and platform security controls.
- Improve developer experience by reducing build times, deployment friction, environment blockers, and unclear release processes.
- Create and maintain practical documentation, runbooks, deployment instructions, troubleshooting guides, and operational procedures.
- Ensure DevOps / platform work is tracked, communicated, and prioritized through agreed tools and processes, including Azure DevOps where applicable.
- Understand the current delivery process, CI/CD pipelines, environments, deployment approach, monitoring coverage, production dependencies, and major platform risks.
- Establish working relationships with Platform, DevOps & Data leadership, Software Engineering, Product Group Team Leads / Architects, QA, DBA / Data Platform, Infrastructure & Security, Product / Delivery, and key business stakeholders.
- Identify the most important release, deployment, environment, automation, monitoring, and operational visibility gaps.
- Improve visibility into build status, deployment status, environment readiness, release risks, and production-impacting platform issues.
- Stabilize or improve at least one critical CI/CD pipeline, deployment process, monitoring flow, or recurring environment issue.
- Establish or improve practical release readiness and deployment validation checklists.
- Document key deployment steps, environment dependencies, troubleshooting procedures, escalation paths, and rollback considerations.
- Help reduce unmanaged manual deployment work and unclear ownership around release execution.
- Improve collaboration between engineering, QA, DBA, infrastructure, and security during releases and production support.
- Create an initial DevOps / platform improvement plan aligned with GEO priorities and engineering capacity.
- Experience with Microsoft-based enterprise environments, including Windows Server, IIS, .NET applications, SQL Server-backed systems, Active Directory, and service accounts.
- Hands-on background with Azure cloud services, Azure DevOps, Azure Monitor, Application Insights, or Microsoft-oriented delivery tooling.
- Proficiency with infrastructure-as-code tools such as Terraform, Ansible, or similar tools.
- Practical knowledge of Docker, Kubernetes, container registries, Kustomize, Helm, or container-based deployment models.
- Practical experience deploying, configuring, maintaining, and troubleshooting Kubernetes clusters and load-balancing solutions in bare-metal environments.
- Familiarity with cloud platforms such as Azure, AWS, or GCP beyond the Microsoft ecosystem.
- Working knowledge of observability tools such as Zabbix, Grafana, Prometheus, ELK / OpenSearch, OpenTelemetry, OpenObserve, Datadog, New Relic, Splunk, Azure Monitor, or similar tools.
- Background working with artifact repositories, package management, dependency scanning, static analysis, and software supply chain controls.
- Understanding of DevSecOps practices, security scanning, vulnerability management, policy-as-code, or pipeline-integrated security controls.
- Prior work supporting ERP, warehouse, internal business platforms, B2B transaction systems, e-commerce, supply chain, logistics, or similar business-critical environments.
- Track record of improving DevOps maturity in an organization where process, ownership, and documentation are still developing.
- Familiarity with cost optimization, license awareness, and practical platform efficiency improvements.
About the company
Sourceability helps electronics makers and distributors by providing digital supply chain tools. Its main offering is Sourcengine, a platform where customers upload a bill of materials (BOM) and receive quotes from over 3,000 suppliers worldwide, streamlining procurement and improving access to available components. The service model combines online purchasing with services like logistics and quality control, earning revenue from transaction fees, subscriptions, and value-added services. Unlike many competitors, Sourceability combines a global supplier network with a digital marketplace focused specifically on electronics, backed by years of recognition as a top distributor and a presence in multiple strategic regions. The company’s goal is to reduce component shortages and supply chain inefficiencies by making procurement faster, more transparent, and scalable for OEMs and other electronics businesses.
Company Size
201-500
Company Stage
Acquired
Total Funding
N/A
Headquarters
Doral, Florida
Founded
2015
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What believers are saying
- Sourceability hired Sam Stephens on February 18, 2026 to expand global procurement.
- Its Q2 2026 report shows AI-linked demand extending lead times and pricing pressure.
- The company ranked fifth among North American independent distributors for the second consecutive year.
What critics are saying
- AI-driven shortages favor hyperscalers; smaller buyers lose access to allocation-only parts by 2028.
- Onsemi, NXP, Infineon, and others are raising prices, compressing Sourceability margins in 2026.
- If Sourcengine inventory or pricing data lags, customers bypass Sourceability for direct OEM channels.
What makes Sourceability unique
- Sourcengine uploads BOMs and quotes hard-to-find parts across 3,000 suppliers globally.
- CrowdOut’s 2023 buyout financed a hybrid distributor-tech model with growth capital.
- Sourceability’s 2026 lead-time reports make its market intelligence a customer lock-in tool.
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4%Intelligent Memory signs Sourceability as global distributor. Industrial memory maker Intelligent Memory has signed hybrid electronics distributor Sourceability as a new global distribution partner. The collaboration targets industrial and embedded customers facing end-of-life for DDR3 and DDR4 and continued volatility in the memory market. Sourceability adds Intelligent Memory's DRAM components, managed NAND flash memory and DRAM modules to its franchise line, according to a press release from Intelligent Memory. The focus is on customers in industrial automation, transportation, energy, medical and other embedded systems, where qualification cycles are long and continuity of supply is critical. "We are truly confident that we have founded a partnership that provides customers with access to a broader range of memory options backed by responsive support and a global footprint," says Alistair Jones, Global Head of Sales and Marketing at Intelligent Memory. The companies say they will help customers deal with DDR3 and DDR4 end-of-life, allocation risks, shifting supply and demand, both by addressing immediate supply needs and by supporting new design-ins for long-lifecycle programmes. "Our commitment to customers has always extended far beyond procurement needs at the product design phase - it spans the entire lifecycle," says Andrew Heath, Director of Product Management at Sourceability. "By partnering with a manufacturer that shares our philosophy, we are reinforcing our long-term commitment and strengthening the relationships we value." From manufacturing and design to supply chains and emerging technologies, the electronics industry never stands still. Meet the people driving it forward at the upcoming Evertiq Expo events. The next stop is Evertiq Expo Warsaw on October 22, where industry professionals gather to exchange knowledge, discover new solutions and build valuable business connections. To stay up to date with the latest developments, sign up for the Newsletter.
Sourceability, a data-driven global distributor of electronic components, has appointed Sam Stephens as chief procurement officer. He will lead sourcing, purchasing and supplier development across global operations whilst contributing to the company's strategy and technology roadmaps. Stephens brings nearly 20 years of experience in independent distribution, with expertise in building resilient supply chains, strengthening data-driven analytics and implementing scalable procurement processes. As CPO, he will establish best-in-class sourcing capabilities and lead global team expansion across offices in Europe, the Middle East, Americas and Asia Pacific. CEO Ryan Jacob said sourcing and procurement are critical to the company's competitive advantage as it seeks to accelerate customer innovation and support price reduction efforts.
As the company celebrates its 10th anniversary, Sourceability is building on a decade of industry leadership and innovation, recognized by honors such as the Inc. 5000 and being named a 2025 Top 25 Independent Electronics Distributor by Supply Chain Connect.
👩🍳 How we use AI at Tech in Asia, thoughtfully and responsibly.🧔♂️ A friendly human may check it before it goes live. More news hereThe CEO of Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company (TSMC), C.C. Wei, indicated that United States tariffs have some impact, but demand for AI chips remains strong.He made these comments during the company’s annual shareholders meeting in Hsinchu, Taiwan, on June 3, 2025.Wei explained that while tariffs primarily affect importers, they do not directly impact TSMC as an exporter.He noted that these tariffs could lead to higher prices, which might affect demand.Despite this, he said that demand for AI continues to exceed supply.🔗 Source: Reuters🧠 Food for thought1️⃣ AI demand is reshaping semiconductor economics despite tariff headwindsThe semiconductor industry is experiencing unprecedented AI-driven growth that’s overwhelming even significant trade barriers.TSMC reported “extremely robust” demand for AI chips that’s projected to continue for several years, with high-performance computing chip demand expected to triple in 2024 compared to the previous year 1.This explains why TSMC posted a 35.3% year-over-year revenue increase in Q1 despite tariff uncertainties, with AI accelerator revenue expected to double by 2025 2.The broader semiconductor market reflects this AI momentum, with industry projections showing growth from $627 billion in 2024 to $697 billion in 2025, driven primarily by data center build-outs and generative AI applications 3.This growth trajectory suggests a fundamental restructuring of semiconductor demand patterns, with analysts projecting the market could exceed $1 trillion annually by 2030 as AI infrastructure deployment accelerates 4.2️⃣ Tariff impacts ripple through the ecosystem without disrupting AI momentumWhile TSMC’s CEO acknowledges tariffs can lead to higher prices and potentially reduced demand, the complexity of semiconductor supply chains creates indirect rather than direct effects.The Semiconductor Industry Association previously warned that tariffs could decrease U.S. IT market value by $70 billion over 2019-2020 and reduce GDP growth by 0.9%, demonstrating the broad economic implications of trade barriers 5.Despite these warnings, TSMC reports that customers haven’t significantly altered their behavior due to tariff uncertainties, suggesting AI’s strategic importance is overriding short-term cost considerations 2.The disconnect between tariff impacts and continued strong demand highlights how AI has become mission-critical infrastructure rather than a discretionary investment for many companies.This resilience is particularly notable in high-performance computing segments, where TSMC’s capacity utilization remains high despite price pressures that might typically dampen demand in other semiconductor categories 6.3️⃣ Geographic manufacturing diversification emerges as strategic imperativeTSMC is actively expanding its manufacturing footprint beyond Taiwan, with significant investments in the U.S., Japan, and Europe to mitigate geopolitical risks and serve customers globally 2.This expansion represents a fundamental shift for a company that historically concentrated its most advanced manufacturing in Taiwan, reflecting the growing importance of supply chain resilience amid trade tensions.The company’s geographic diversification strategy mirrors broader industry trends, with procurement leaders increasingly focused on developing flexible sourcing strategies to navigate geopolitical risks 4.TSMC’s approach demonstrates how even market leaders must adapt to a changing landscape where manufacturing location has become a strategic consideration alongside technical capabilities.The construction of advanced fabs globally allows TSMC to maintain its technological edge while addressing concerns about geographic concentration that have been highlighted by analysts as a business risk 7.Recent TSMC developments
👩🍳 How we use AI at Tech in Asia, thoughtfully and responsibly.🧔♂️ A friendly human may check it before it goes live. More news hereTaiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co. (TSMC) warned that US tariffs on Taiwanese semiconductors could decrease demand for chips and impact its planned investments in Arizona.The warning was included in a letter dated May 5 to the US Department of Commerce, responding to a US investigation under Section 232 of the Trade Expansion Act of 1962, which may lead to new tariffs on semiconductor imports.TSMC confirmed the letter but did not disclose further details.TSMC said that any new import tariffs should not create uncertainties for ongoing semiconductor projects, including its US$65 billion investment in three wafer fabrication facilities in Arizona.The first facility is operational, the second is nearing completion, and a groundbreaking for the third was recently held.TSMC also announced an additional US$100 billion investment in Arizona, raising its total planned investment to US$165 billion.🔗 Source: Focus Taiwan🧠 Food for thought1️⃣ The paradox of tariffs: undermining the very investments they aim to encourageTSMC’s warning illustrates a key contradiction in current trade policy approaches to semiconductor manufacturing.The company’s planned $165 billion Arizona investment represents one of the largest foreign manufacturing commitments in U.S. history, designed to create domestic chip production capabilities 1.Yet the same administration threatening tariffs on Taiwanese semiconductors is simultaneously celebrating these investments, creating a policy contradiction that puts billions in committed capital at risk.This pattern extends beyond TSMC. South Korea recently announced a $23 billion support package for its semiconductor industry partly in response to U.S. tariff threats 2.The semiconductor industry’s lengthy planning cycles and massive capital requirements make it particularly vulnerable to policy uncertainty, with facilities costing $10-20 billion and requiring 3-5 years from planning to production.2️⃣ Semiconductor supply chains remain stubbornly global despite onshoring effortsTSMC’s letter highlights an uncomfortable reality: despite billions in incentives and investments, many critical semiconductor manufacturing equipment and materials remain unavailable in the U.S