Platform Engineer, Azure / DevOps

At Genworth, we empower families to navigate the aging journey with confidence. We are compassionate, experienced allies for those navigating care with guidance, products, and services that meet families where they are. Further, we are the spouses, children, siblings, friends, and neighbors of those that need care-and we bring those experiences with us to work in serving our millions of policyholders each day.

We apply that same compassion and empathy as we work with each other and our local communities. Genworth values all perspectives, characteristics, and experiences so that employees can bring their full, authentic selves to work to help each other and our company succeed. We celebrate our diversity and understand that being intentional about inclusion is the only way to create a sense of belonging for all associates. We also invest in the vitality of our local communities through grants from the Genworth Foundation, event sponsorships, and employee volunteerism.

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POSITION TITLE

Platform Engineer, Azure / DevOps

POSITION LOCATION
This position is hybrid and located in Richmond, VA.

YOUR ROLE
As a member of the Platform Administration Team, you'll influence design, implementation, and support of Cloud based solutions (with a focus on Azure) while also playing a crucial role in designing, implementing, and managing technology solutions across our cloud and on-premise ecosystem.

What you will be doing
Administer and configure Azure Synapse Analytics workspaces, Azure Databricks, Confluent Cloud including data integration and data warehousing components
Developing repeatable infrastructure-as-code automation via Terraform
Primary point of contact for Azure-based solution delivery
Maintain Azure infrastructure to ensure high availability, scalability, and security. Adhering to operational excellence.
Driving adoption, automation, and optimization of new & existing technologies that support DevSecOps paradigms.
Building IT solutions on high performance, scalable, and flexible infrastructure on premise and in the cloud (Azure/AWS/Kubernetes)
Aiding developer and business stakeholders in the efficient design and secure use of in-scope tools and solutions
Supporting existing DevSecOps tools and continuously refining our ecosystem to meet emergent customer needs.
Monitor system performance and optimize resources to ensure high availability and reliability.
Monitor and analyze query performance and optimize data storage and retrieval processes.
Troubleshoot and resolve performance issues, system outages and other technical challenges.
Maintain comprehensive documentation of system configurations, processes, and procedures.
Generate and review reports on system performance, usage, and other key metrics.
Cross-training other team members on best practice, standards, and secure implementation of Azure tools and services
Work with cross functional IT Teams to deliver best in class Cloud/Azure solutions.

What you bring
A positive, customer-first attitude
In-depth Azure expertise
Strong understanding of Azure Synapse Analytics, Azure Databricks, Confluent Cloud, Delta Lakes, Storage Access, and related technologies
Experience with SQL, data modeling, and ETL processes.
Familiarity with security best practices and compliance requirement in enterprise cloud environment
Excellent troubleshooting, analytical and problem-solving skills
A demonstrated background in process improvement, automation, and support in a highly regulated, enterprise environment
2+ years in architecture and/or cloud-native roles
Background working with and developing Infrastructure-as-code for cloud services, specifically using Terraform.
Strong verbal and written communication skills
Experience with DevSecOps paradigms (i.e., CI/CD, automated deployments, Kubernetes, containerization, etc...)
A passion for building cloud hosted solutions and ecosystems across multiple cloud providers

Employee Benefits & Well-Being
Genworth employees make a difference in people's lives every day. We're committed to making a difference in our employees' lives.
Competitive Compensation & Total Rewards Incentives
Comprehensive Healthcare Coverage
Multiple 401(k) Savings Plan Options
Auto Enrollment in Employer-Directed Retirement Account Feature (100% employer-funded!)
Generous Paid Time Off - Including 12 Paid Holidays, Volunteer Time Off and Paid Family Leave
Disability, Life, and Long Term Care Insurance
Tuition Reimbursement, Student Loan Repayment and Training & Certification Support
Wellness support including gym membership reimbursement and Employee Assistance Program resources (work/life support, financial & legal management)
Caregiver and Mental Health Support Services

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

National Range: $77,800-$117,000

High-Cost Range (includes New York): $97,300-$146,000

Disclaimer: This role is aligned to a national market-based pay range. Actual compensation will vary based on geographic location, experience, skills, and other job-related factors. In addition to base salary, this role is eligible to participate in a bonus incentive plan. Incentive compensation is based on individual and company performance and is not guaranteed.

This role is not eligible for employment visa sponsorship.