DevOps & Automation Engineer

Team Red Dog is hiring a DevOps & Automation Engineer for our client, a global technology leader and AI-driven technology organization advancing innovation across Windows, devices, and intelligent computing. In this hands-on role, you will design and optimize CI/CD pipelines, develop Python automation tools, and manage cloud infrastructure and deployment workflows supporting AI model development and delivery. Working alongside an applied science team, you will build reliable, scalable engineering systems that streamline software releases, improve developer productivity, and support AI model training initiatives. This opportunity offers exposure to cutting-edge AI technologies while expanding your expertise across DevOps, Azure infrastructure, automation, and release engineering.

Top Required Skills (Must Haves):

1. DevOps & CI/CD Engineering – 2+ years of hands-on experience designing, maintaining, and troubleshooting CI/CD pipelines, build systems, deployment automation, and software release workflows using Azure DevOps, GitHub Actions, Jenkins, or similar tools.
2. Python Programming & Automation – Strong Python scripting and programming skills to automate engineering workflows, software builds, testing, deployments, and operational processes.
3. Cloud Infrastructure & Source Control – Experience with Microsoft Azure or another major cloud platform, including provisioning resources, managing environments, and troubleshooting infrastructure issues. Strong Git and modern source-control experience may be considered in place of Azure experience.

Opportunity Overview:

Join an applied science team where research, engineering, and production come together to develop advanced AI models supporting Windows and next-generation devices. As a DevOps & Automation Engineer, you will help build and maintain the infrastructure, automation, and deployment pipelines supporting confidential AI initiatives, including the development of datasets used for AI model training.

This role offers the opportunity to gain end-to-end experience with AI model deployment pipelines while working across cloud infrastructure, CI/CD, Python automation, and engineering operations. You'll collaborate with experienced engineers to solve complex technical challenges, improve system reliability, and create automation that accelerates software development and delivery.

How you will make an impact:

• Design, build, maintain, and optimize CI/CD pipelines to support efficient software development and delivery.
• Automate software builds, testing, validation, packaging, deployments, and release processes.
• Develop Python scripts and automation tools that streamline engineering and operational workflows.
• Provision, configure, and maintain Azure cloud resources and development environments.
• Support infrastructure and automation for AI model development, training datasets, and deployment pipelines.
• Manage source control, branching strategies, build systems, artifact management, and release workflows.
• Implement Infrastructure-as-Code (IaC) and configuration automation to improve deployment consistency.
• Manage dependencies, environment configurations, credentials, secrets, and deployment settings.
• Configure and maintain monitoring, logging, alerting, and operational health checks.
• Troubleshoot CI/CD, infrastructure, networking, deployment, configuration, and environment issues.
• Support containerized applications and deployment environments as needed.
• Identify repetitive engineering processes and develop automation to reduce manual effort.
• Collaborate with software engineers and technical teams to improve developer productivity and system reliability.
• Create and maintain technical documentation, operational procedures, and troubleshooting guides.
• Evaluate and implement tools and technologies that improve engineering workflows.

The expertise you bring:

• Bachelor's degree.
• 2+ years of hands-on experience in DevOps engineering, CI/CD, build engineering, or release engineering.
• Strong Python programming and scripting skills, with experience developing practical automation solutions.
• Experience with Microsoft Azure or another major cloud platform.
• Proficiency with Git and modern source-control workflows.
• Experience with CI/CD platforms such as Azure DevOps, GitHub Actions, Jenkins, or equivalent technologies.
• Solid understanding of software build, testing, deployment, and release processes.
• Experience diagnosing and resolving infrastructure, build, deployment, and environment issues.
• Familiarity with Windows and/or Linux operating environments.
• Ability to independently investigate technical challenges and implement effective solutions.
• Strong technical communication, collaboration, and documentation skills.
• Experience with Azure DevOps and GitHub preferred.
• Familiarity with Docker, Kubernetes, or other containerization and orchestration technologies preferred.
• Experience with Infrastructure-as-Code tools such as Terraform, Bicep, ARM templates, or Ansible preferred.
• Knowledge of monitoring, logging, observability, and alerting systems preferred.
• Understanding of networking, identity and access management, certificates, secrets management, and cloud security preferred.
• Experience supporting development, testing, staging, and production environments preferred.

What makes a candidate highly successful in this role:

A successful candidate brings a versatile engineering background that extends beyond traditional CI/CD pipeline management. You are comfortable working across Python automation, Azure infrastructure, source control, deployment systems, and operational troubleshooting, with the ability to quickly understand unfamiliar technologies and independently resolve complex technical challenges.

Previous experience at Microsoft or another large-scale technology organization is particularly valuable, especially in environments requiring reliable automation, efficient release management, and cross-functional engineering collaboration. You proactively identify opportunities to improve workflows, develop scalable automation solutions, and mitigate operational risks. An interest in AI infrastructure and model deployment pipelines, combined with strong technical judgment, adaptability, and ownership, will position you to make an immediate impact.

Why Work with Team Red Dog?

At Team Red Dog, people are at the heart of everything we do. Our commitment to personalized service and our deep experience in matching talented professionals with meaningful roles at some of the world’s most inspiring companies is what sets us apart. We take the time to understand your unique skills, strengths, and passions—because we believe your career should reflect who you are.

Whether you're looking to grow, pivot, or simply find a place where your work truly matters, we offer opportunities that empower you to make a positive impact. With excellent benefits, a supportive team, and a role where you can thrive while doing what you love, we’re here to help you take the next step with confidence. Join us—and discover what it means to be genuinely valued in your career.

Generous benefits package for qualified employees includes:

• Health insurance (medical, dental, vision, and life)
• Employer-matched 401K plan
• Paid Time Off
• Flexible Paid Holiday Benefit

Estimated Start Date: Immediately

Location: Redmond, WA – 100% onsite, five days per week.

Job #: 2609

Job Type and Estimated Duration: W2 contract opportunity through June 30, 2027, with the potential to extend up to 18 months total, subject to performance, budget, and client discretion.

Rate: $45–$47/hour

Team Red Dog is committed to providing equal opportunities to everyone, regardless of race, ethnicity, gender, age, religion, sexual orientation, disability, or any other characteristic. If you need accommodation during the recruitment process, reach out to hr@teamreddog.com, and we will work to ensure an accessible experience. We strictly adhere to federal, state, and local laws to maintain a workplace free from discrimination and harassment.

We offer competitive compensation aligned with U.S. industry standards, and our final offer will reflect the candidate’s location, job-specific skills, experience, and knowledge.

• All applicants must be authorized to work in the U.S. without the need for sponsorship.
• Team Red Dog is an E-Verify employer.
• Employment is contingent upon the successful completion of a reference and background check.
• Please no solicitations from C2C or recruiting firms.