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Bridge Specialty Group is seeking a Senior Azure DevOps & Cloud Platform Engineer to join our growing team in Plano, TX.

We are seeking a talented and experienced Senior Azure DevOps & Cloud Platform Engineer to join the Bridge Specialty Group IT organization. Reporting to the Head of IT Architecture, this role will be responsible for working with the team and evolving the enterprise DevOps platform, cloud automation capabilities, CI/CD standards, and Infrastructure as Code practices across the organization.

This position will work closely with the Architecture team, Cloud Engineering teams, application development teams, and enterprise technology partners to enable secure, scalable, and highly automated software delivery. The successful candidate will join the DevOps team, which owns and operates the Azure DevOps platform and related cloud engineering functions.

How You Will Contribute:

Cloud Platform Engineering & Infrastructure Automation

Design, implement, and support Infrastructure as Code solutions using Terraform, Bicep, ARM templates, and AWS CloudFormation.

Automate provisioning and lifecycle management of cloud infrastructure across Azure and AWS environments.

Develop cloud deployment standards and operational runbooks.

Collaborate with cloud engineering teams to improve platform reliability, scalability, and operational effectiveness.

Continuous Integration & Continuous Delivery

Design, build, and maintain enterprise CI/CD pipelines supporting application, infrastructure, and integration deployments.

Automate build, testing, deployment, and release processes.

Implement deployment quality gates, automated validations, and compliance controls.

Reduce manual deployment activities through automation and self-service capabilities.

Azure Cloud Engineering

Support and optimize enterprise Azure services, including Azure Kubernetes Service, Azure API Management, Azure Service Bus, Azure Functions, Azure App Services, Azure SQL Database, Azure Storage, Azure Key Vault, Azure Monitor, and Application Insights.

Partner with application teams to implement cloud-native deployment patterns.

AWS Platform Support

Support and maintain workloads deployed within AWS environments.

Work with AWS services, including Lambda, API Gateway, ECS/EKS, S3, RDS, CloudWatch, IAM, SNS, and SQS.

Assist with hybrid-cloud and multi-cloud integration patterns where Azure and AWS services interact.

Support cloud cost optimization and operational governance initiatives.

DevSecOps & Compliance

Implement and maintain DevSecOps controls within CI/CD pipelines.

Integrate security scanning, vulnerability assessments, and policy validation into deployment processes.

Partner with security teams to implement secure development lifecycle practices.

Support audit, compliance, and regulatory requirements applicable to insurance and financial services environments.

Platform Reliability & Operational Excellence

Implement monitoring, logging, alerting, and observability capabilities across cloud platforms.

Improve system reliability through automation, monitoring, and proactive operational practices.

Participate in troubleshooting, root cause analysis, and production support activities.

Develop and maintain operational documentation and platform standards.

Continuous Learning & Innovation

Stay current on emerging cloud technologies, DevOps methodologies, platform engineering practices, and automation tools.

Champion continuous improvement and modernization initiatives.

Contribute to technology communities of practice and knowledge-sharing efforts.

Additional responsibilities consistent with the roleobjectives may be added as needed to support the profit center.

Skills & Experience to Be Successful:

Required

Bachelor's degree in computer science, Information Technology, Engineering, or related field, or equivalent experience.

7+ years of experience in DevOps, Cloud Engineering, Platform Engineering, Site Reliability Engineering, or related disciplines.

5+ years of hands-on Azure DevOps administration and implementation experience.

Strong experience designing and supporting enterprise CI/CD pipelines.

Strong expertise with Azure DevOps, Git, Terraform, Bicep, PowerShell, Azure CLI, Docker, and Kubernetes.

Experience supporting Azure cloud services and cloud-native applications.

Experience implementing Infrastructure as Code and automation frameworks.

Strong troubleshooting, communication, and collaboration skills.

Experience working across multiple technical teams and stakeholders.

Ability to independently own the DevOps function, manage transitions, and support multiple delivery teams.

Preferred

AWS experience supporting production cloud environments.

Experience with AWS Lambda, API Gateway, ECS/EKS, CloudFormation, and CloudWatch.

Experience implementing DevSecOps programs and security automation.

Experience supporting enterprise application modernization initiatives.

Experience in the insurance or financial services industry.

Azure and/or AWS certifications.

Experience supporting platform engineering, internal developer platforms, or self-service cloud capabilities.

About Us:

Bridge Specialty Group creates a seamless way to connect the varying needs of our retail partners with the market clout and talents of our wholesale entities. Our more than 25 niche-focused brands reflect our deep experience and specialization in construction, general casualty, environmental liability, professional liability, health care, public entity, workers’ comp, property and personal lines.

With more than 50 locations and more than 2,000 team members throughout the United States and Europe, Bridge has access to more than 200 standard and excess & surplus lines carriers that support our $7+ billion premium book.

Our focus is on bringing the power of collective size and specialty to the wholesale brokerage marketplace. Bridge Specialty Group – aligning risk with greater reach.

Teammate Benefits & Total Well-Being

We go beyond standard benefits, focusing on the total well-being of our teammates, including:

Health Benefits: Medical/Rx, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Disability Insurance
Financial Benefits: ESPP; 401k; Student Loan Assistance; Tuition Reimbursement
Mental Health & Wellness: Free Mental Health & Enhanced Advocacy Services
Beyond Benefits: Paid Time Off, Holidays, Preferred Partner Discounts and more.

Not reflective of all benefits. Enrollment waiting periods or eligibility criteria may apply to certain benefits. Benefit details and offerings may vary for subsidiary entities or in specific geographic locations.

Recruiting Vendor Disclosure Statement

Brown & Brown does not accept unsolicited resumes from external recruiters, recruitment vendors or employment agencies ("Recruiting Vendors"). Recruiting Vendors must have a valid written agreement and received prior written authorization from an authorized Brown & Brown representative before submitting candidates for any publicly posted role. Any unsolicited resumes submitted to Brown & Brown or its employees become the property of Brown & Brown, and no fees will be paid for such submissions. Additional information regarding this policy can be found on our careers page.

The Power To Be Yourself

As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we are committed to fostering an inclusive environment comprised of people from all backgrounds, with a variety of experiences and perspectives, guided by our Diversity, Inclusion & Belonging (DIB) motto, “The Power to Be Yourself”.

About the company

Brown & Brown provides risk management and insurance solutions to businesses and individuals through its Retail and Specialty Distribution segments. The company works by acting as an intermediary to identify specific risks and connect customers with tailored insurance policies that protect their assets. Unlike many competitors, it combines the scale of a large global brokerage with a decentralized culture that emphasizes local community involvement and a team-based approach to service. Its goal is to provide superior risk protection and long-term security for customers by consistently prioritizing their best interests.

Company Size

5,001-10,000

Company Stage

IPO

Headquarters

Leeds, United Kingdom

Founded

1914

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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

Q2 2026 revenue rose 30.4%; adjusted EBITDA hit $598 million.
Management expects $30 million-$40 million in Accession synergies during 2026.
Second-half organic growth guidance stays positive: Retail 1.5%-2.5%, Specialty Distribution 2%-4%.

What critics are saying

Organic revenue fell 0.7% in Q2 2026, exposing acquisition dependence.
Interest expense doubled to $100 million after Accession debt, squeezing margins and buybacks.
Private-equity-backed brokers keep poaching producers; one bad retention cycle can break organic growth.

What makes Brown & Brown Insurance unique

Accession added 2026 scale, lifting second-quarter revenue 30.4% to $1.68 billion.
Anthropic, McKinsey, and Accenture embed AI across 23,000 employees, widening operating leverage.
Brown & Brown spans 44 states and 14 countries, reducing dependence on any one market.

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Benefits

Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Life Insurance
Disability Insurance
401(k) Retirement Plan
401(k) Company Match
Student Loan Assistance
Tuition Reimbursement
Mental Health Support
Unlimited Paid Time Off
Paid Vacation

Company News

Yahoo Finance

Oct 26th, 2026

Brown & Brown Q3 revenue rises 7.4% to $1.73B but misses estimates; shares fall 1.8%

Brown & Brown, the insurance brokerage, missed Wall Street's revenue forecasts in the third quarter of 2026. Revenue rose 7.4% year on year to $1.73 billion, against analyst estimates of $1.76 billion. Adjusted earnings per share were $1.07, up from $1.05 a year earlier but 1.4% below consensus. Adjusted EBITDA was $597 million, a 34.6% margin. Organic revenue grew 1.2%. Chief executive officer J. Powell Brown cited a "challenging rate environment" and credited about 5,000 new teammates from the Accession deal for expanded capabilities. Shares fell 1.8% to $69.93 after the results. Analysts expect revenue to grow 4.2% over the next 12 months.

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Oct 12th, 2026

Brown & Brown's core growth stalls as insurer payments mask a 0.3% organic revenue decline

Brown & Brown (NYSE: BRO), an insurance broker, faces pressure as falling catastrophe-property rates cut commissions. First-half 2026 organic revenue fell 0.3%, though it rose 1.6% when contingent commissions from insurers are included. Contingent commissions, which depend largely on insurers' underwriting profits, have cushioned the decline. The company's Specialty Distribution division shrank 3.5% in the second quarter, while Retail grew 1.5%. The August 2025 acquisition of RSC Topco, Inc. lifted reported revenue 30.4%. Quarterly interest expense rose to $100 million from $51 million, and diluted shares increased to 334 million from 293 million. The stock trades at about 13x forward earnings, against 20x trailing. Rival Arthur J. Gallagher & Co. trades at about 16x, with faster expected earnings growth.

Yahoo Finance

Aug 14th, 2026

Brown & Brown stock trades at 15.04X P/E, below industry average of 16.51X

Brown & Brown shares are trading at a discount to the insurance brokerage industry, with a forward price-to-earnings ratio of 15.04X versus the industry average of 16.51X. The company has a market capitalisation of $23.96 billion. The stock has gained 27.4% over the past three months, outperforming the industry's 22.4% growth. Analysts' average price target of $76.44 suggests a potential 7.6% upside from recent levels. The Zacks Consensus Estimate projects 2026 earnings per share to increase 5.6% year-over-year, with revenues reaching $7.04 billion, up 19.2%. Growth is supported by increasing new business, strong client retention, and strategic acquisitions. The company's recent Accession acquisition contributed approximately $410 million to second-quarter 2026 revenues, with expected synergies of $30-$40 million in 2026.

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Aug 13th, 2026

Brown & Brown tops insurance brokers' revenue growth but misses Q2 estimates by 2.5%

Five insurance brokers stocks reported largely satisfactory Q2 earnings, with revenues beating analyst consensus estimates by 0.8% overall. Share prices have held steady, rising 2.1% on average since results were released. Brown & Brown reported revenues of $1.68 billion, up 30.4% year on year. However, this figure fell short of analyst expectations by 2.5%. Despite scoring the fastest revenue growth amongst peers, it had the weakest performance against analyst estimates. The stock has risen 2.7% since reporting and currently trades at $71.60. Ryan Specialty delivered the strongest Q2 performance, reporting revenues of $916.6 million, up 7.2% year on year and outperforming analyst expectations by 5.3%. The insurance brokerage industry benefits from rising risk complexity and regulatory scrutiny, though faces challenges from labour intensity and wage inflation.

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Aug 3rd, 2026

Brown & Brown Q2 revenue misses estimates at $1.68B despite 30% growth

Brown & Brown reported second quarter 2026 results that missed revenue expectations but showed strong year-on-year growth. Revenue rose 30.4% to $1.68 billion, below the $1.72 billion analyst estimate. Management attributed performance to strong contingent commissions, effective acquisition integration, and improved sales processes. CEO J. Powell Brown said the company's enhanced sales model is building momentum with aligned teams generating new business wins. Operating margin declined year-over-year to 22.9% from 24.2%, though the company made progress controlling expenses. Adjusted EBITDA of $611 million beat analyst estimates of $603.1 million. During the earnings call, analysts questioned MGA competition impacts, European expansion plans, and technology investment costs. Management stressed disciplined underwriting and confirmed synergy targets remain unchanged.

Brown & Brown Insurance

Senior Azure DevOps & Cloud Platform Engineer

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