DevOps Engineer III: Linux / Automation

At Jack Henry, we’re more than a technology company, we’re a force for good in financial services. We’re redefining how community banks and credit unions connect with the people they serve. Our mission is rooted in people inspired innovation, empowering financial institutions to deliver seamless, secure, and human centered experiences. We deliver cutting-edge solutions that are paving the way for the next generation of digital banking and payments, but our true impact begins with our associates. If you're ready to help transform an industry and grow with a company that values purpose, collaboration, and excellence then we’d love to meet you.

This role is ideal for an engineer with strong Linux systems expertise who believes infrastructure should be automated, repeatable, observable, secure, and maintainable. You will develop automation for provisioning, configuration, deployment, patching, monitoring, and operational workflows while partnering with application, security, infrastructure, and development teams.

As a Level III engineer, you will also serve as a technical resource for the team, lead complex infrastructure initiatives, troubleshoot difficult production issues, and help establish DevOps and Linux engineering standards.

This is a remote position and candidates must live within approximately a 70-mile radius of our office locations in Allen, TX; Louisville, KY; Charlotte, NC; Overland Park, KS; Birmingham, AL; Cedar Falls, IA; Springfield, MO; or Monett, MO.

This position is ineligible for immigration sponsorship and support. Please do not apply if at any time you will need immigration support now or in the future (i.e., H-1B, PERM).

All positions, regardless of location, may require an onsite interview or in-person onboarding requirement to verify your identity.

What you’ll be responsible for:

• Actively participates in all phases of the software development life cycle, including research, prototyping, detailed design, development, technical documentation, and defect fixing.
• Contributes to the technical design and implementation of system deployment automation and configuration management tools.
• Develops software in appropriate scripting languages using agile design-build-test methodologies.
• Configures and maintains container orchestration platforms like Kubernetes to deploy, manage, and scale containerized applications effectively.
• Constructs, improves, and maintains the automated deployment pipelines.
• Collaborates closely with development, operations, and security teams to foster a culture of collaboration, communication, and knowledge sharing, driving continuous improvement across the organization.
• Adheres to organizational standards, policies, and procedures related to software development, security, and compliance.
• Manages database service levels and performance.
• May perform other job duties as assigned.

What you’ll need to have:

• Minimum of 4 years of experience designing, developing, and supporting software applications.
• Experience with C# development, SQL database administration, code debugging and troubleshooting, source control/code management practices, and research and development activities focused on enhancing software solutions.
• Experience automating Linux patching and operating-system lifecycle management.
• Experience implementing Linux security hardening, vulnerability remediation, and compliance controls.
• Familiarity with artifact repositories and package-management solutions.
• Familiarity with REST APIs and integrating infrastructure platforms through APIs.
• Experience working within an Agile or DevOps engineering environment.

What would be nice for you to have:

• Experience with Kubernetes, OpenShift, Docker, Podman, or other container technologies.
• Experience supporting infrastructure in Azure, AWS, or other cloud environments.
• Experience with virtualization technologies such as VMware.

If you got this far, we hope you're feeling excited about this opportunity. Even if you don't feel you meet every single requirement on this posting, we still encourage you to apply. We’re looking for passionate, driven individuals who align with our mission and can bring unique perspectives to our team.

Why Jack Henry?

At Jack Henry, we live by the motto: “Do the right thing, do whatever it takes, and have fun.” It’s more than a tagline, it’s the foundation of our culture. We recognize that our associates are the key to our success, and we’re deeply committed to their wellbeing. That’s why we offer comprehensive benefits designed to support your physical, mental, and financial health so you can thrive both personally and professionally.

We’re also leading the way in technology modernization, helping financial institutions evolve with speed, security, and flexibility. Our strategy focuses on delivering secure data access, mitigating fraud, and enabling seamless integration. Empowering our teams to build innovative solutions that meet the evolving needs of accountholders.

Culture of Commitment

Ask our associates why they love Jack Henry, and many will tell you it is because our culture is exceptional. We do great things together. Our culture empowers us to rise to challenges, seek new opportunities, and support one another through change. It’s this shared commitment that drives our success. We’re proud to foster an environment where inclusion, sustainability, and community impact are more than values, they’re how we operate. Visit our Corporate Sustainability site to learn more about our culture and commitment to our people, customers, community, environment, and shareholders.

Equal Employment Opportunity

At Jack Henry, we know we are better together. We value, respect, and protect the uniqueness each of us brings. Innovation flourishes by including all voices and makes our business - and our society - stronger. Jack Henry is an equal opportunity employer and we are committed to providing equal opportunity in all of our employment practices, including selection, hiring, performance management, promotion, transfer, compensation, benefits, education, training, social, and recreational activities to all persons regardless of race, religious creed, color, national origin, ancestry, physical disability, mental disability, genetic information, pregnancy, marital status, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, age, sexual orientation, and military and veteran status, or any other protected status protected by local, state or federal law.

No one will be subject to, and Jack Henry prohibits, any form of discipline, reprisal, intimidation, or retaliation for good faith reports or complaints of discrimination of any kind, pursuing any discrimination claim, or cooperating in related investigations.

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