Job Summary

The DevOps Engineer I will support our software developers and Product Teams to guide and/or deliver necessary automation for software deployment across environments, as well as manage tooling used by developers. This role will participate in development of code delivery pipelines and administration of developer tools. This position will be part of the Data & Analytics-Information Technology team.

Duties and Responsibilities/Essential Functions

• Create and maintain CI/CD (continuous integration/continuous delivery pipelines for all internal software development using the Azure platform.
• Maintain and update existing documentation where available, author new documentation as required.
• Provide daily administration of software development platforms such as GitHub, Postman, and Terraform.
• Work together with colleagues and management as a team guiding design, building, testing, and deployment of software
• Utilize and manage developer tools and strategies to automate processes

Qualifications

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential function satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or relevant field of study, or equivalent experience
• Experience developing software and supporting software delivery using automation tools.
• Knowledge of Azure or other cloud computing platforms.
• Familiar with infrastructure-as-code or configuration-as-code tools like Ansible, Terraform, etc.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Willingness to learn new systems and technologies.

Competencies

To perform the job successfully, an individual should demonstrate the following competencies: 

• Customer Focus: Builds strong customer relationships and delivers customer-centric solutions.
• Nimble Learning: Actively learns through experimentation when tackles new problems, using both successes and failures as learning opportunities.
• Action Oriented: Takes on new opportunities and tough challenges with a sense of urgency, high energy, and enthusiasm.
• Self-Development: Actively seeks new ways to grow and be challenged using both formal and informal development channels.
• Communicates Effectively: Develops and delivers multi-mode communications that convey a clear understanding of the unique needs of different audiences.
• Collaborates: Builds partnerships and works collaboratively with others to meet shared objectives.

Other Duties

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this position. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice. Work beyond 40 hours per week may be required. 

Cirrus is dedicated to a drug free work environment promoting equal employment opportunity. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, sex, national origin, color, age, disability, religion, pregnancy, veteran status, marital and family status, sexual orientation, receipt of public assistance, genetic information or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.

MISSION

To deliver an aviation experience that is the pinnacle of innovation, quality, and safety to our customers.

ABOUT CIRRUS AIRCRAFT

Cirrus Aircraft is the recognizedgloballeader in personal aviation and the maker of the best-selling SR Series piston aircraft and the Vision Jet™, the world’s first single engine Personal Jet and recipient of the 2017 Robert J. Collier Trophy. Founded in 1984, the company has redefined performance, comfort and safety in aviation with innovations like the Cirrus Airframe Parachute System® (CAPS®) – the first FAA-certified whole-airframe parachute safety system included as standard equipment on an aircraft. To date, worldwide flight time on Cirrus aircraft has passed nine million hours and over 170 people have returned home safely to their families as a result of the inclusion of CAPS® as a standard feature on all Cirrus aircraft. The company has three locations in the United States, located in Duluth, Minnesota, Grand Forks, North Dakota and Knoxville, Tennessee. Find out more atwww.cirrusaircraft.com.

OUR BENEFITS

Cirrus offers a competitive benefits package that includes: health, dental, life, short and long-term disability insurance, flexible spending account, 401K retirement savings plan, voluntary vision, Employee Referral Incentive Program, vacation and holiday pay. Additionally, all employees enjoy a discount at the company store and exclusive discounts from our world-class partners, like Garmin, Bose, AT&T, Microsoft, Fastenal and more.

LIFE AT CIRRUS

As a leading manufacturer of personal aircraft, Cirrus is dedicated to the advancement of general aviation. The Cirrus Flying Club offers employees and their family members the unique opportunity to obtain their private pilot’s license in the comfort of a Cirrus or rent a Cirrus for an impromptu adventure at a greatly reduced rate.

At Cirrus, we are committed to investing in the future of our employees and company by offering professional development and career progression opportunities that include onboarding, recurrent and area-specific training, talent acceleration and leadership development, continuing education, and tuition assistance programs.

We also engage employees by offering several employee and family events throughout the year, as well as the opportunity to take part in activity clubs and community events. From holiday and special occasion celebrations, to local runs and barbecues, our team has the opportunity to connect with each other, the community and our customers.We also give back to our communities by providing all employees a paid Community Day each year!

OUR LOCATIONS

Duluth, Minnesota

As the home to our corporate headquarters, Duluth is a four-season city on the western tip of Lake Superior and was voted Best Town by Outside Magazine. The splendor of the largest freshwater lake in the world offers a multitude of outdoor activities for adventure or rejuvenation. The North Shore lifestyle is known its year-round activities, including bicycle and snowmobile trails, kayaking, rock climbing, fishing, hiking, golfing, sailing and skiing. And as a top employer in the area, Cirrus Aircraft was recently named “Best Overall Large Company to Work for in the Northland” and “Best Workplace Culture” by the Duluth News Tribune readers.

Knoxville, Tennessee

Chosen as the location for our Vision Center Campus, the hub of our customer experience activities, Knoxville is often described as a hidden gem. Surrounded by the Smoky Mountains and home to the rambling Tennessee River, the town offers a plethora of outdoor activities and a vibrant downtown. Very few places feature the opportunity to experience live music, culture, outdoor adventures and acclaimed cuisine in one location. It’s no wonder why Knoxville was recently named as a Top 10 Destination on the Rise by Trip Advisor.

McKinney, Texas

Located just 30 miles north of downtown Dallas. McKinney is a picturesque city with a small-town feel that is quite different from the Metroplex’s urban sprawl. A 2019 population of 190,000 is one of the fastest growing cities in America. Beautiful tree-lined streets, diverse residential neighborhoods, outstanding educational opportunities, a robust business environment, a charming historic downtown and a strong sense of community make McKinney truly stand out. The nation continues to recognize McKinney as a stand-out community. Money Magazine ranked McKinney the #1 Best Place to Live in America in 2014.