WEX

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The role is open for either Chicago, IL or Dallas, TX. As a Mid-Level DevOps Engineer, you will lead the implementation of CI/CD pipelines, optimize deployment workflows, and ensure high availability of Kubernetes workloads across Fabric PaaS and cloud platforms. Experience: 5 years of experience in DevOps, software development, or cloud automation. Key Responsibilities: Architect and refine CI/CD workflows using GitHub Actions and ArgoCD. Manage Kubernetes clusters, optimise resource allocation, and troubleshoot networking and security configurations. Develop Infrastructure as Code (Terraform, Helm, Ansible) for scalable and secure environments. Implement and optimise service mesh solutions such as Istio for traffic management. Automate security compliance and enforce best practices for containerised applications. Provide mentorship and guidance to junior DevOps engineers and new team members to support their onboarding and professional growth. Qualifications: Must Have: CI/CD Mastery: Extensive hands-on experience designing CI/CD pipelines that integrate testing, security scanning, and automated rollbacks. Kubernetes & Container Orchestration: Advanced knowledge of Kubernetes, including: Workload scheduling (requests/limits, affinity/anti-affinity). Cluster networking (Ingress controllers, DNS resolution, Fabric PaaS integrations). Persistent storage management (PVCs, StatefulSets, CSI drivers). Infrastructure Automation: Expertise in Terraform, Helm, and Ansible, including: Developing reusable modules for infrastructure provisioning. Automating system configuration using Ansible playbooks. Service Mesh & Traffic Management: Hands-on experience implementing Istio, Linkerd, or Consul for: Traffic shaping and observability. Policy-based security enforcement. At least 2 years of hands-on experience writing or maintaining code in a modern programming language like Python, Java, C#, or Go. Should Have: Multi-Cluster Management: Exposure to managing multi-cluster Kubernetes environments. Progressive Delivery Techniques: Experience with Blue-Green, Canary deployment strategies and Feature Flagging concepts and their role in controlled rollouts (e.g., LaunchDarkly, Unleash, Flipt). Developer Enablement: Ability to work closely with software engineers to improve build/deploy efficiency. The base pay range represents the anticipated low and high end of the pay range for this position. Actual pay rates will vary and will be based on various factors, such as your qualifications, skills, competencies, and proficiency for the role. Base pay is one component of WEX's total compensation package. Most sales positions are eligible for commission under the terms of an applicable plan. Non-sales roles are typically eligible for a quarterly or annual bonus based on their role and applicable plan. WEX's comprehensive and market competitive benefits are designed to support your personal and professional well-being. Benefits include health, dental and vision insurances, retirement savings plan, paid time off, health savings account, flexible spending accounts, life insurance, disability insurance, tuition reimbursement, and more. For more information, check out the "About Us" section. Pay Range: $120,000.00 - $160,000.00 WEX is a global commerce platform that helps businesses solve for operational complexities like employee benefits, managing and mobilizing fleets, and streamlining payments. With over 6,500 employees, we work with large and small companies in more than 200 countries and territories, and can tailor our services to meet the unique needs of their businesses. We hire people who share our passion for continuous innovation and client service that is unparalleled in the industry. Offering comprehensive and market competitive benefits, our offerings are designed to support your personal and professional well-being. If you’re looking for a growing career - come be part of WEX today. To learn more about our employee benefits, please click here. WEX is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, race, color, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, protected veteran status, disability or other protected status. WEX promotes a drug-free workplace. Qualified individuals with a disability have the right to request a reasonable accommodation. If you require a reasonable accommodation as a result of your disability at any point in the job application process, please submit your request through our Reasonable Accommodation Request Form. This form is for accommodation requests only and cannot be used to inquire about the status of applications.