DevOps Engineer

Allspring is looking for a DevOps Engineer to join our Cloud Solutions team on a full-time basis. In this role, you will drive uniform deployment practices across the firm's engineering teams, build and maintain CI/CD pipelines, and integrate security tooling to ensure applications ship securely and efficiently. You'll work closely with developers, cloud engineers, and security teams as a trusted partner on how software gets from commit to production.

We currently operate in a hybrid working model, whereby you will be required to work in-office 4 days per week.

Location(s): Milwaukee, WI

CI/CD & Release Engineering
* Design, build, and maintain CI/CD pipelines using Jenkins and GitHub Actions.
* Establish and enforce uniform deployment practices and standards across teams and environments.
* Optimize build and deployment processes for speed, reliability, and repeatability.

Infrastructure & Cloud
* Manage and evolve infrastructure as code using Terraform (or OpenTofu), CloudFormation, or CDK for AWS deployments.
Security & Compliance
* Integrate pipelines with security tools for vulnerability scanning, compliance checks, and automated remediation.
* Partner with Security, Operations and Compliance teams to keep deployment practices aligned with firm policy and audit requirements.

Monitoring & Collaboration
* Implement and maintain monitoring/observability solutions for build and deployment health.
* Work closely with developers, cloud engineers, and security teams to ensure seamless, low-friction application deployments.

Required Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field, or equivalent practical experience.
• 3-5 years of professional experience in DevOps, Release, or Infrastructure Engineering.
• Strong experience with CI/CD tools (Jenkins, GitHub Actions).
• Proficiency in infrastructure-as-code principles (Terraform/OpenTofu, CloudFormation, CDK).
• Understanding of cloud services and deployment strategies (AWS, Azure).
• Familiarity with security tooling and best practices for secure deployments.
• Scripting proficiency (Bash, Python, PowerShell).
• Experience with Git and collaborative version control workflows.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a cross-functional environment.
• Ability to work at a computer and use standard business software for extended periods during the workday.
• Communicate effectively with colleagues, clients, and business partners in person and electronically as needed.
• Engage in regular in-person interaction and collaboration with team members and other stakeholders.
• Work effectively in a professional office environment with ongoing collaboration, activity, and shifting priorities.
• Maintain productivity and focus while balancing multiple tasks and interruptions common in an in-person business setting.

Preferred Qualifications

• Docker and containerization experience; familiarity with Kubernetes.
• Experience with monitoring/observability tooling (e.g., Datadog, Prometheus/Grafana).
• Exposure to the finance industry or another regulated industry.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to interact confidently with counterparts across the firm.
• Comfortable operating in Agile teams, preferably Scrum.

Please note: This position does not offer sponsorship for employment visas. Applicants must be legally authorized to work in The United States without sponsorship now or in the future.

Base Pay Range: $100,000 - $130,000

Actual base salary may vary based upon, but not limited to, relevant experience, time in role, base salary internal peers, prior performance, business sector, and geographic location. In addition to base salary, the competitive compensation package may include, depending on the role, participation in an incentive program linked to performance (for example, annual discretionary bonus programs, or other annual or non-annual incentive or sales plans.)

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We are an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. We consider all qualified applicants for employment regardless of age, race, color, national origin, sex, religion, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other protected status