Jira/GitHub Administrator

AmeriLife

Clearwater, FL

Full Time

Senior

17 days ago

Job Description

About the Role

Our Company Explore how you can contribute at AmeriLife. For over 50 years, AmeriLife has been a leader in the development, marketing and distribution of annuity, life and health insurance solutions for those planning for and living in retirement. Associates get satisfaction from knowing they provide agents, marketers and carrier partners the support needed to succeed in a rapidly evolving industry. Since 1971, AmeriLife has served the needs of its clients. Today, we are a national leader in the development, marketing and distribution of annuity, life and health insurance solutions, with more than 1,000 associates across the country. AmeriLife partners with leading carriers to support consumers' financial-wellness goals. Our Mission is to offer insurance and retirement solutions to provide peace of mind and help people live longer, healthier lives. Our Values include Honesty, Integrity, Accountability, Excellence, and Courage.

Key Responsibilities

Design, implement, and maintain CI/CD pipelines using Azure DevOps, integrating automated build, test, and deployment processes.
Collaborate with software engineers, QA, cloud architects, and infrastructure teams to streamline application delivery.
Manage Azure DevOps Projects, Service Connections, and Release Pipelines for multiple development teams.
Develop and maintain Infrastructure as Code (IaC) using tools like Terraform, Bicep, or ARM templates.
Implement and manage Azure cloud environments for development, test, and production workloads.
Ensure operational excellence through monitoring, alerting, and logging using Azure Monitor, Log Analytics, and Application Insights.
Drive DevSecOps practices by integrating security and compliance checks into the DevOps lifecycle.
Support containerized deployments using Docker and Kubernetes (AKS) where applicable.
Administer and maintain GitHub repositories, permissions, integrations, and GitHub Actions workflows.
Configure and support JIRA administration, including workflows, boards, fields, and integrations with development and DevOps tools.
Contribute to DevOps governance policies, documentation, and continuous improvement initiatives.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in computer science, Information Systems, or related field (or equivalent experience).
5+ years of experience in DevOps or cloud engineering roles.
3+ years of hands-on experience with Azure DevOps tools and services.
Proficient in scripting and automation (PowerShell, Bash, or Python).
Experience with Infrastructure as Code tools (Terraform, Bicep, or ARM templates).
Solid understanding of Git version control and branching strategies.
Strong familiarity with Agile software development methodologies.

Nice to Have

GitHub administration experience, including GitHub Actions, repository permissions, and security policies.
JIRA administration experience, including custom workflows, boards, field configurations, and automation rules.
Experience with Azure Kubernetes Service (AKS) and container orchestration.
Exposure to application security tools (e.g., SonarQube, Snyk, or WhiteSource).
Hands-on experience with Agile and Scrum methodologies, including sprint planning, retrospectives, and cross-functional collaboration.
Microsoft Certification in Azure DevOps (AZ-400) or related Azure credentials.

Benefits & Perks

Hybrid role based in Clearwater, Florida, offering flexibility to work both onsite and remotely.

Working at AmeriLife

At AmeriLife, we empower people to live longer, healthier lives through access to trusted insurance and retirement solutions. We are committed to innovation, integrity, and excellence, and value honesty, integrity, accountability, excellence, and courage at all levels of the organization.

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