DevOps Engineer

Job Title: DevOps Engineer

Department: Tech Services

Reports to: Director of Software, Services, PLM

Position Summary:

We are looking for an experienced DevOps Engineer to join our software team and take ownership of the infrastructure and operational backbone of our cloud-hosted SaaS platform. This includes day-to-day infrastructure management, CI/CD pipeline ownership, and operational monitoring. The candidate will work closely with our Lead Developer and report to the Director of Software and Services. The right candidate is someone who thrives in a collaborative environment, communicates clearly with technical peers, and takes pride in keeping systems reliable, scalable, and secure.

Job Responsibilities:

Infrastructure & Cloud Operations

• Design, deploy, and manage Azure cloud infrastructure supporting a globally used web application and mobile clients (Android and iOS)
• Maintain and optimize Azure services including App Services, Azure SQL, Azure Database for PostgreSQL, Key Vault, and related resources
• Monitor system health, performance, and availability; respond to and resolve incidents; enhance these capabilities by integrating DataDog tools across the ecosystem
• Introduce and own infrastructure-as-code practices (Azure Bicep or Terraform) as the team matures its deployment processes

CI/CD & Automation

• Build and maintain CI/CD pipelines for web application and mobile app deployments
• Automate routine operational tasks using scripts in JavaScript/Node.js or C#
• Support release management and deployment coordination with the development team

IoT Infrastructure

• Build and manage Azure infrastructure supporting a new IoT-connected device platform as it moves toward launch
• Collaborate closely with the Lead Developer to design and implement the server-side infrastructure for device connections and messaging pipelines
• Bring familiarity with IoT-oriented Azure services (such as IoT Hub or Event Hubs) or a willingness to develop that expertise quickly

Database Operations

• Manage operational health of Azure Database for PostgreSQL instances: backups, scaling, patching, connection pooling, and monitoring
• Execute database maintenance tasks under the guidance of our Lead Developer, who owns schema architecture and design
• Assist with data environment configurations that support development, staging, and production workflows

EU Data Residency & Compliance Support

• Configure and maintain Azure region settings to support data residency requirements for an upcoming EU market launch
• Implement hosting controls in alignment with GDPR-related guidance provided by legal or compliance consultants
• Maintain documentation of data flow and infrastructure topology to support compliance review

Qualifications / Requirements:

• 4–7 years of experience in a DevOps or cloud infrastructure role
• Hands-on expertise with Microsoft Azure: App Services, Key Vault, Azure Monitor, and managed database services
• Proficiency with CI/CD tooling (Azure DevOps Pipelines, GitHub Actions, or equivalent)
• Working knowledge of PostgreSQL in an operational/DBA-lite capacity (backup management, performance monitoring, scaling)
• Scripting or development experience in JavaScript/Node.js or C#
• Strong communication skills and comfort working as part of a small, collaborative remote team

Preferred

• Experience with Azure IoT Hub, Event Hubs, or comparable device connection management services
• Familiarity with Azure Virtual Networks and network-level infrastructure configuration
• Experience with infrastructure-as-code tooling such as Azure Bicep or Terraform
• Familiarity with mobile CI/CD pipelines for Android and iOS (App Center, Fastlane, or similar)
• Exposure to GDPR data residency implementation or Azure data boundary tools
• Experience supporting globally distributed SaaS applications

Miscellaneous

Lead by example, maintain company confidentiality, and comply with all company policies. Escalate significant production, equipment, safety, quality, and project risks and coordinate timely resolution. Identify training needs and support knowledge sharing across manufacturing areas. Perform other duties consistent with the role as assigned.

Work-life and Culture:

LaMotte Company, a 100+ year-old global industry leader in developing and manufacturing premier water analysis solutions, operating in Newark, DE, Chestertown, MD and Warwick, UK. Our products are used around the world to accurately, quickly, and conveniently test water in a multitude of applications.

LaMotte relies on the success of our employees and are committed to supporting their growth. We offer competitive pay, along with performance-based increases. LaMotte offers a range of different shifts such as mornings, afternoons, evenings, and 12-hour shifts between both facilities to fit employee’s needs. LaMotte offers paid time off including vacation, sick leave, and paid holidays. We have several employee events including holiday events, employee appreciation events, community events, employee engagement, etc.

Full-time employees, who regularly work at least 30 hours per week, are eligible for employer-provided insurance including health, dental, vision, disability, life insurance, and supplemental insurance. Full-time employees are eligible to contribute to our 401(k) plan with an employer match available.

LaMotte is committed to a policy of Equal Employment Opportunity and will not discriminate against an applicant or employee on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, national origin or ancestry, sex, age, disability, military status, genetic information, sexual orientation, or any other legally recognized protected basis under federal, state, or local laws.