DevOps Engineer

The Role

DemandWorks is seeking a proactive and detail-oriented DevOps Engineer to support and optimize our cloud infrastructure and deployment environments. This role is ideal for someone passionate about automation, system reliability, cloud technologies, and continuous improvement. You will work closely with developers and technical leadership to build scalable deployment pipelines and maintain highly available production systems.

Work Authorization Requirement

Applicants must be currently residing in the United States and legally authorized to work in the United States without current or future employer sponsorship.

DemandWorks is unable to sponsor employment visas (including H-1B, TN, OPT/CPT, or other work authorization sponsorship) now or in the future. Only candidates who meet these requirements will be considered for employment.

This is a fully remote position; however, employees must be physically located within the United States.

Key Responsibilities

Design, implement, and maintain CI/CD pipelines and deployment automation processes.

Manage and support cloud infrastructure across AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud Platform.

Build and maintain containerized environments using Docker and related technologies.

Monitor production systems, application performance, uptime, logging, and reliability.

Automate infrastructure provisioning and operational tasks using Infrastructure-as-Code tools.

Collaborate with developers to improve deployment processes, scalability, and reliability.

Manage Git-based source control workflows and deployment strategies.

Troubleshoot infrastructure issues, support incident response, and perform root cause analysis.

Implement security best practices across infrastructure and deployment environments.

Maintain technical documentation for infrastructure and operational procedures.

Support system upgrades, patch management, backups, and disaster recovery initiatives.

Assist with cloud resource optimization and cost management.

Education and Experience

Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Systems Engineering, or related field preferred.

2-3 years of professional experience in DevOps, Cloud Engineering, or Infrastructure Support.

Experience with CI/CD tools and automated deployment pipelines.

Hands-on experience with Docker and containerized environments.

Experience managing infrastructure within AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud Platform.

Familiarity with Linux administration and scripting languages such as Bash, PowerShell, or Python.

Experience with Infrastructure-as-Code tools such as Terraform or CloudFormation.

Understanding of networking concepts including DNS, SSL, firewalls, and load balancing.

Familiarity with monitoring and observability platforms.

Experience with Kubernetes, Azure DevOps, GitHub Actions, or Jenkins is preferred.

Strong troubleshooting, analytical, and communication skills.

Why Choose Us?

Remote-first work environment - once initial training is completed, this is a fully remote position.

Competitive salary range: $90,000-$120,000 based on experience.

Opportunity to work with modern cloud infrastructure, DevOps automation, and scalable systems.

Collaborative, entrepreneurial, and innovation-focused company culture.

Career growth opportunities into senior DevOps and cloud architecture roles.

Professional development, certifications, and mentorship support.

Great Health Insurance Benefits.

Profit Sharing 401K Plan.

Flexible and supportive work environment focused on work-life balance.

Competitive compensation and advancement opportunities.

About DemandWorks

DemandWorks is a Chicago-based B2B demand generation and customer acquisition company focused on helping brands connect with the right buyers through data-driven marketing solutions. Since 2014, we've partnered with organizations across technology, finance, healthcare, and professional services to deliver highly targeted campaigns that drive engagement, pipeline growth, and measurable ROI.

Our approach combines personalized content experiences, intent-based targeting, account-based marketing, predictive audience insights, and performance-focused execution to help clients reach decision-makers at the right time, on the right device, with the right message. We pride ourselves on innovation, accountability, and delivering programs built around real business outcomes.

At DemandWorks, we foster a collaborative, entrepreneurial culture where team members are empowered to take ownership, innovate, and grow professionally while working with modern technologies and evolving digital marketing strategies.

Job Details

Job Type: Full-time

Salary: $90,000-$120,000 per year, based on experience

Remote - Applicants must be currently residing in the United States and legally authorized to work in the United States without current or future employer sponsorship.

Benefits

401(k) matching

Dental insurance

Health insurance

Vision Insurance

Paid time off

Paid training

Parental leave

Work from home

Our Culture & Values

At DemandWorks, we value innovation, accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvement. We believe in empowering our employees to take ownership of their work while fostering a supportive environment where ideas are encouraged and professional growth is prioritized. Our team thrives in a fast-paced, entrepreneurial culture focused on delivering measurable impact for our clients.

Career Growth Opportunities

Exposure to modern enterprise technologies and large-scale client projects.

Opportunities to grow into senior DevOps, cloud architecture, and technical leadership roles.

Access to mentorship, training, and professional development resources.

Ability to make a direct impact within a rapidly growing organization.

Ready to Apply?

If you're passionate about technology, innovation, and making an impact in a growing organization, we'd love to hear from you. Apply today and become part of the DemandWorks team.

Pay: $90,000.00 - $120,000.00 per year

Benefits:

401(k)

Dental insurance

Flexible schedule

Health insurance

Parental leave

Vision insurance

Application Question(s):

Applicants must be currently residing in the United States and legally authorized to work in the United States without current or future employer sponsorship.

Location:

Illinois (Required)

Work Location: Remote