**Experienced Full Stack DevOps Engineer – Cloud Application Development and Data Platform Management**

**Join Aetna's Innovative Team and Shape the Future of Healthcare** Are you a seasoned DevOps professional with a passion for driving innovation and excellence in cloud application development and data platform management? Do you thrive in a fast-paced environment where no two days are the same? If so, we invite you to join Aetna's dynamic team as a Principal Engineer (DevOps Data Platform). **About Aetna** Aetna is a leading healthcare development organization committed to providing people, managers, healthcare professionals, makers, and others with innovative advantages, products, and services. As a Fortune 6 healthcare leader, we're advancing and creating opportunities to drive real change and improve the health of millions. If you're passionate about making a difference in the work you do, being recognized for your skills and expertise in solving complex and challenging clinical data issues while contributing to the success of critical business initiatives, consider growing your career with us. **Job Summary** As a Principal Engineer (DevOps Data Platform), you'll be a technical authority and individual contributor responsible for driving organizational change in developing DevOps tooling, practices, and culture. You'll contribute to company-wide requirements and ensure adoption of the same, including transparency, flexibility, accessibility, security, and cost effectiveness. **Key Responsibilities** * Lead DevOps strategy covering planning, development of tools, practices, and culture * Establish and authorize DevOps best practices, including version control, code review, automated testing, and deployment techniques * Design and manage infrastructure as code, using tools like Terraform, Ansible, or similar, to provision and manage assets across cloud environments * Execute and manage CI/CD pipelines using tools like Jenkins, CircleCI, or similar, ensuring fast and reliable application deployment * Collaborate with security and compliance teams to ensure teams are adhering to industry best practices and regulatory requirements * Monitor and analyze DevOps pipelines and practices, identifying areas for improvement, automation, and innovation to enhance deployment/failback consistency and accuracy * Stay up-to-date with emerging data technologies, trends, and best practices, and make recommendations for their adoption within the organization's DevOps environment * Coach and provide technical guidance to junior colleagues, fostering a culture of knowledge sharing and continuous learning **Required Qualifications** * Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field * Experience working in open cloud environments, GCP (e.g., Google Cloud Platform), Azure, or AWS, and containerization technologies (e.g., Docker, Kubernetes) * Proficiency in infrastructure as code concepts and tools (e.g., Terraform, Ansible) for automating asset provisioning and deployment * Active involvement in CI/CD pipeline tools (e.g., Jenkins, CircleCI) and version control systems (e.g., Git) * Strong programming skills in languages like Python, Java, or similar * Solid analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to investigate complex DevOps stage issues and provide effective solutions * Excellent communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to work effectively with cross-functional teams and stakeholders **Preferred Qualifications** * Knowledge of monitoring and logging tools (e.g., Prometheus, Grafana, Splunk, Cloud Logging Solutions) to ensure application performance and system health * Experience with security best practices in DevOps, including experience with vulnerability scanning, compliance frameworks, and secure deployment practices * Experience with Generative AI or potentially Gitlab * Leadership experience, including mentoring and guiding junior engineers, is a plus **What We Offer** * Competitive salary of $26/hour * Opportunity to work with a leading healthcare development organization * Collaborative and dynamic work environment * Professional growth and development opportunities * Comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, and vision insurance * Generous paid time off and holidays * Access to cutting-edge technology and tools * Recognition and rewards for outstanding performance **How to Apply** If you're excited about the opportunity to join Aetna's innovative team and drive DevOps excellence, we encourage you to apply. Please submit your resume and cover letter to [insert contact information]. We can't wait to hear from you!