DevOps Engineer

POSITION SUMMARY

We’re seeking a hands-on and detail-oriented DevOps Engineer to join our Operations team and help build the foundation for scalable, reliable software delivery. This role is a key contributor to our cloud infrastructure, CI/CD pipelines, and deployment automation across both legacy and modern systems.

IGEN, a division of U.S. Venture, is a leading tax compliance software company trusted by industry leaders. Our tax compliance platform, powered by a data engine, gives you the complete toolkit for reducing redundancy and risk while managing tax compliance implications across the organization.

The DevOps Engineer will work closely with software developers and IT team members to improve build systems, optimize cloud environments, and ensure our applications are deployed reliably and securely.

This position will be located at our Appleton, WI office.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

Essential Job Responsibilities:

• Own the administration and continuous improvement of CI/CD pipelines and deploy automation.
• Participate in sprint planning and technical scoping to ensure DevOps tasks align with objectives.
• Implement infrastructure-as-code (IaC) to assist with the administration of hybrid environments.
• Contribute to the design and maintenance of secure, automated deployment of API workflows.
• Create and document infrastructure processes, scripts, and configuration standards for APIs.
• Design and implement backup, recovery, and high-availability strategies for critical systems.
• Contribute to the creation and execution of unit tests to ensure quality and reliability of code.
• Collaborate with development teams to troubleshoot software build and deployment issues.
• Support the technical transition of legacy systems to cloud-native application architecture.
• Support Azure cloud operations, including resource provisioning, scaling, and monitoring.

Additional Job Responsibilities:

• Live our values of High Performance, Caring Relationships, Strategic Foresight, and Entrepreneurial Spirit
• Find A Better Way by championing continuous improvement and quality control efforts to identify opportunities to innovate and improve efficiency, accuracy, and standardization
• Continuously learn and develop self professionally
• Support corporate efforts for safety, government compliance, and all other company policies & procedures
• Perform other related duties as required and assigned

QUALIFICATIONS

Required:

• 5 – 8+ years of experience in DevOps, Site Reliability Engineering, IT automation, or related roles.
• Hands-on knowledge of CI/CD best practices, including rollback, gateway, & release strategies.
• Experience with building, deploying, and hosting full-stack web applications (React & Node.js).
• Proficient in Jenkins, Git/Bitbucket, PowerShell, Terraform, and scripting for automation tasks.
• Familiarity with Windows Server, Active Directory, RDS/RDP, SQL Server, and/or Microsoft IIS.
• Knowledge of software development methodologies including Agile, Kanban, and Scrum.
• A problem-solver with high standards, attention to detail, and a bias for execution.
• A mindset for security, performance, and reliability in software delivery.
• Exposure to .NET build pipelines and C# application architecture.

Preferred:

• Experience migrating and modernizing desktop applications.
• Experience with hybrid cloud environments and MSP collaboration.
• Knowledge of Windows Forms (WinForms) deployments and versioning.
• Experience supporting compliance-heavy environments (i.e., tax, financial services).
• Knowledge of networking, security, and compliance principles in cloud environments.

DIVISION:

IGEN

U.S. Venture requires that a team member have and maintain authorization to work in the country in which the role is based. In general, U.S. Venture does not sponsor candidates for nonimmigrant visas or permanent residency unless based on business need.

U.S. Venture will not accept unsolicited resumes from recruiters or employment agencies. In the absence of an executed recruitment Master Service Agreement, there will be no obligation to any referral compensation or recruiter fee. In the event a recruiter or agency submits a resume or candidate without an agreement, U.S. Venture shall reserve the right to pursue and hire those candidate(s) without any financial obligation to the recruiter or agency. Any unsolicited resumes, including those submitted to hiring managers, shall be deemed the property of U.S. Venture.

U.S. Venture, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to inclusion and diversity. We ensure equal opportunity for all applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity or expression, marital status, age, national origin, disability, veteran status, genetic information, or other protected characteristic. If you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability, you may call Human Resources at (920) 739-6101.