Job Description

We are Progress (Nasdaq: PRGS) - a trusted provider of software that enables our customers to develop, deploy and manage responsible, AI powered applications and experiences with agility and ease.

We’re proud to have a diverse, global team where we value the individual and enrich our culture by considering varied perspectives because we believe people power progress. Join us as a DevOps Engineer, and help us do what we do best: propelling business forward. Know more about us.

Overview: The Progress Data Platform team provides world-class data connectivity solutions for relational databases, big data platforms, and cloud data sources. The Development Operations team is part of product engineering and focuses on enabling continuous development and delivery through tools, infrastructure, and processes. We are looking for a Senior Software Engineer with strong experience in DevOps or Development Operations to support product engineering teams. This role focuses on building scalable infrastructure, improving development and release processes, and enabling secure and efficient software delivery.

Role Overview

This role focuses on building scalable infrastructure, improving development and release processes, enabling secure and efficient software delivery, and supporting build packaging and installer processes. Experience with build packaging and installer tools (such as InstallAnywhere or InstallShield) is a plus.

Key Responsibilities

Build and maintain development tools and infrastructure
Automate and improve development and release processes
Ensure systems are secure against cybersecurity threats
Collaborate with development teams to ensure processes are followed and optimized
Monitor and improve processes across the software development lifecycle
Drive continuous improvement and adoption of DevOps practices
Design and implement CI/CD pipelines and select appropriate tools
Administer and support Windows and Linux infrastructure
Integrate security practices and tools into CI/CD pipelines
Support build packaging and installer creation using tools such as InstallAnywhere, InstallShield, or similar technologies
Create and maintain technical documentation and operational guides
Work closely with cross-functional teams to understand requirements and deliver solutions
Operate effectively in an Agile development environment

Required Qualifications

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree with 4-6 years of relevant experience
Strong experience in Unix/Linux and Windows administration
Proficiency in scripting or programming (Python, PowerShell)
Experience with CI/CD tools such as TeamCity or Jenkins
Experience with tools such as Jira, Confluence, GitHub, Artifactory, and Veracode
Experience with AWS or Azure environments
Experience with automation/configuration tools such as Terraform, Ansible, or Kubernetes
Exposure to container technologies such as Docker or vSphere Integrated Containers

Preferred Qualifications

Experience or exposure to build packaging and installer technologies such as InstallAnywhere, InstallShield
Experience integrating packaging workflows into CI/CD pipelines

Key Skills

Strong communication and collaboration skills
Ability to work independently and as part of a team
Problem-solving mindset with focus on continuous improvement
Good understanding of Agile development practices

Compensation

If this sounds like you and fits your experience and career goals, we’d be happy to chat. What we offer in return is the opportunity to experience a great company culture with wonderful colleagues to learn from and collaborate with and also to enjoy:

Competitive remuneration package
Employee Stock Purchase Plan Enrolment

Vacation, Family, and Health

30 days of earned leave
An extra day off for your birthday
Various other leaves like marriage leave, casual leave, maternity, and paternity leave
Premium Group Medical Insurance for employees and five dependents, personal accident insurance coverage, life insurance coverage
Professional development reimbursement 
Interest subsidy on loans - either vehicle or personal loans
Health club reimbursement

Apply now!