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DevOps Engineer
Innovative Systems is seeking an experienced and motivated DevOps Engineer to join our team. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in Azure DevOps, CI/CD pipelines, and Azure services, along with experience or interest in supporting modern AI platforms such as Microsoft Foundry and Azure AI Search to enable intelligent, data-driven applications.
This position is in Mitchell, SD. Remote work is not available for this position.
When you are part of the Innovative team as a DevOps Engineer, you will:
Design, implement, and maintain robust CI/CD pipelines using Azure DevOps, including supporting deployment workflows for AI-powered applications
Collaborate with development, QA, and IT teams to automate and streamline deployment processes for both traditional and AI-driven solutions
Manage and optimize Azure infrastructure and services to ensure high availability, scalability, and security
Support AI-enabled application architectures, including retrieval-based solutions, model-driven workflows, and platforms such as Microsoft Foundry and Azure AI Search
Develop and maintain Infrastructure as Code (IaC) scripts, with a preference for Bicep, to provision and manage Azure resources and AI service integrations
Monitor and troubleshoot system performance, reliability, and security issues across both standard and AI-enabled environments
Provide ongoing support and maintenance for deployed applications, infrastructure, and AI services
Stay updated with the latest industry trends in Azure, DevOps, and AI technologies (including Microsoft Foundry and Azure AI Search) to continuously improve our processes and solutions
These are skills that we are looking for in our ideal candidate:
Bachelor’s degree in computer science or related field
Strong proficiency in C#
Effective communication and collaboration skills
Proven experience as an Azure DevOps Engineer or similar role
Strong proficiency with Azure DevOps and CI/CD pipeline creation and management
Extensive hands-on experience with Azure services (e.g., Azure Virtual Machines, Azure App Services, Azure Functions, etc.)
Proficient in Infrastructure as Code (IaC) with a preference for Bicep
Solid understanding of version control systems, particularly Git
Strong scripting skills (e.g., PowerShell, Bash, Python)
Excellent problem-solving skills and ability to troubleshoot complex issues
Experience supporting or deploying AI-enabled applications within Azure environments
Familiarity with Microsoft Foundry (Azure AI Foundry) and Azure AI Search concepts and their role in modern AI-powered solutions
Azure certifications (e.g., Azure DevOps Engineer Expert, Azure Administrator Associate) are a plus
These skills would be helpful but are not required:
Telecommunications industry experience
Understanding of Microsoft SQL Server and relational databases
Familiarity with monitoring tools and practices (e.g., Azure Monitor, Application Insights)
Experience with containerization tools (e.g., Docker, Kubernetes)
Exposure to RAG architectures or AI-driven data retrieval patterns
Experience working with Azure AI Search (indexing, querying, or integration with applications)
Familiarity with Microsoft Foundry or similar AI development platforms
If you are not excited to work for Innovative Systems yet, we want to tell you a little more about what
we can offer to the right candidate:
Competitive wages
Generous Paid time off
10 paid holidays
401(k) matching
Company paid family Blue Cross Blue Shield health insurance plan
Company contributions to an HSA (Health Savings Account) plan
Company paid employee Dental Insurance
Company paid employee Vision Insurance
Company paid Life Insurance
Company paid Short- & Long-Term Disability Insurance
If you are passionate about building scalable cloud platforms and enabling the next generation of AI-powered applications, we encourage you to apply. Please submit your resume and cover letter outlining your qualifications and relevant experience. We look forward to hearing from you.