DevOps Engineer II

Job Description

Job Description

About Us

At Finance of America, we help homeowners unlock the joy that comes from realizing the full potential of their retirement. Many people have significant wealth tied up in their homes and want to use it meaningfully in their next chapter. Our unique range of reverse mortgages allow homeowners 55+ to access that wealth while maintaining control over their home and financial future. With options tailored to their unique goals, we provide the financial flexibility they need to move forward with confidence.

Finance of America is guided by five values: We are customer obsessed, they are why we exist. We raise the bar. We take extreme ownership. We practice genuine collaboration. And we unleash our excellence. Together we are actualizing our vision to be the most beloved brand for homeowners in their next chapter.

To learn more about us, visit www.financeofamerica.com

Purpose of Role

Responsible for designing, implementing, and maintaining our Azure-based infrastructure and CI/CD pipelines. Ensures our applications are delivered securely, reliably, and at scale. Collaborates with development, QA, and operations teams to drive operational excellence.

Key Responsibilities and Expectations

• Designs, builds, and maintains automated CI/CD pipelines using Azure DevOps for application deployment.
• Implements and manages Infrastructure-as-Code (IaC) solutions with ARM Templates, Bicep, or Terraform.
• Ensures system availability, scalability, and performance through monitoring, logging, and alerting best practices (Azure Monitor, Application Insights, Log Analytics).
• Identifies and resolves infrastructure bottlenecks, security vulnerabilities, and operational issues.
• Integrates automated testing and validation into deployment workflows.
• Collaborates with cross-functional teams to improve release processes and operational reliability.
• Manages containerized applications using Docker and orchestration platforms such as Azure Kubernetes Service (AKS) or Azure Container Instances.
• Champions adoption of Infrastructure-as-Code practices (Terraform / AWS CDK) with version control, modularization, and automated testing.
• Participates in Agile Scrum ceremonies including sprint planning, backlog refinement, and retrospectives.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Reports To

• VP, Emerging Technology

Qualifications - Experience/Skills/Competencies

• Minimum 5 years of experience in DevOps, Site Reliability Engineering, or related infrastructure engineering roles.
• Strong expertise with Microsoft Azure services (App Service, Functions, SQL Database, Storage, Virtual Machines, Active Directory).
• Proficiency with IaC tools (ARM Templates, Bicep, Terraform).
• Hands-on experience with Docker and orchestration platforms (Azure Kubernetes Service / AKS).
• Proficient in scripting (PowerShell, Bash, or Python).
• Familiarity with configuration management (Ansible, Chef, Puppet).
• Experience with CI/CD platforms (Azure DevOps Pipelines, GitHub Actions, Harness, etc.).
• Solid understanding of networking concepts, DNS, load balancing, and Azure security best practices.
• Strong experience with monitoring and logging tools (Azure Monitor, Application Insights, Log Analytics).
• Proficient in version control using Git.

Qualifications - Education - Required

• Bachelor's Degree

Qualifications - Education - Field(s)/Profession(s)

• Computer Science, Engineering, or related field.

Compensation

The base salary range for this position is ($78,500 - $130,700) inclusive of all geographical differences in the labor market. The base salary for the position will be determined based on factors such as the candidate’s work location, skills, education, and experience. In addition to those factors, we believe in the importance of pay equity and consider the internal equity of our current team members in determining any final offer. We offer a competitive benefits package including health, dental, vision, life insurance, paid time-off benefits, flexible spending account, 401(k) with employer match, and ESPP.

Additional Information

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified.

Finance of America is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, religion, creed, age, national origin, physical or mental disability, gender identity and/or expression, marital status, veteran status or other characteristics protected by law.