DevOps Engineer at CooperSurgical in Victor, NY

Supports the delivery, deployment, and operational stability of business solutions across multiple sites and regions Works cross-functionally with development, QA, infrastructure, and business stakeholders, with regular interaction with external vendors and partners Influences DevOps practices and standards (CI/CD, Infrastructure as Code, Configuration as Code) to improve consistency, scalability, and deployment efficiency Contributes to multiple concurrent initiatives within an Agile environment, ensuring release quality, speed, and system reliability while adhering to strict regulatory requirements, auditability, and controlled change management processes

At CooperVision, a business unit of CooperCompanies (Nasdaq: COO), we’re driven by a unified purpose of helping people experience life’s beautiful moments. We are connected through our shared values - dedicated, innovative, friendly, partners, and do the right thing. As a leading global manufacturer of contact lenses, we are committed to helping improve the way people see each day. Through our diverse lens portfolio, we tackle the toughest vision challenges – including astigmatism, presbyopia, and childhood myopia. We offer the most complete collection of spherical, toric, and multifocal products available, enabling us to fit 99% of all contact wearers. Learn more at https://www.coopervision.com

Job Summary:

The DevOps Engineer is responsible for designing, implementing, and supporting DevOps practices that enable reliable, scalable, and efficient delivery of software solutions. This role focuses on CI/CD automation, deployment pipelines, environment management, and production support, with a strong emphasis on Azure DevOps. The position requires a solid background in software development to effectively support application teams and ensure alignment between development and deployment practices. The DevOps Engineer will also define best practices, establish standards, and provide internal training to drive adoption of DevOps methodologies, including Infrastructure as Code (IaC) and Configuration as Code (CaC), across the organization.

Responsibilities

Essential Functions & Accountabilities:

• Design, implement, and maintain CI/CD pipelines in Azure DevOps to automate build, test, and deployment processes
• Administer and configure Azure DevOps, including repositories, branching strategies, pipeline templates, and artifact management
• Define, standardize, and enforce DevOps best practices across teams, including CI/CD, release management, and environment strategy
• Develop and implement Infrastructure as Code (IaC) and Configuration as Code (CaC) to ensure consistent, repeatable environments
• Support application teams in integrating DevOps processes into their workflows, leveraging prior development experience to bridge gaps
• Monitor pipeline performance, deployment success, and system reliability, and troubleshoot issues across environments
• Participate in release planning, deployment execution, validation, approval, and post-release support
• Produce and maintain documentation, including pipeline design, environment configurations, and operational runbooks
• Develop and deliver internal training programs on Azure DevOps, CI/CD practices, and DevOps methodologies
• Mentor and guide team members to improve DevOps adoption, technical capability, and adherence to standards
• Collaborate with development, QA, infrastructure, and business teams to ensure successful delivery of solutions
• Drive continuous improvement of DevOps tools, processes, and automation to increase efficiency and quality
• Architect and enforce DevSecOps practices within Azure DevOps by embedding role-based access controls, automated vulnerability scanning, secret management, branch protection rules, and security/compliance checks in CI/CD pipelines

Travel:

• Occasional travel (approximately 5–10%) to support deployments, troubleshooting, and system implementations at manufacturing sites

Qualifications

Experience:

• 3–5+ years of experience in DevOps engineering or related roles
• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Engineering, or equivalent experience.
• Hands-on experience implementing and managing CI/CD pipelines
• Experience working with Azure DevOps or similar platforms
• Experience supporting or contributing to software development teams or initiatives
• Experience implementing Infrastructure as Code in enterprise environments
• Experience supporting application deployments and production systems
• Experience working in Agile/Scrum environments

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Strong knowledge of DevOps principles, CI/CD practices, and release management methodologies
• Advanced skills in Azure DevOps, including pipelines, repositories, artifacts, and workflow configuration
• Knowledge of Infrastructure as Code tools and practices (e.g., ARM, Bicep, Terraform)
• Understanding of Configuration as Code and environment management strategies
• Strong understanding of software development practices and application architectures
• Ability to design and optimize automated deployment pipelines
• Strong troubleshooting and analytical skills across build, deployment, and runtime environments
• Ability to train, mentor, and influence teams on DevOps tools and best practices
• Strong communication skills with the ability to work across technical and non-technical stakeholders
• Knowledge of scripting languages (PowerShell, Bash, or Python)
• Strong knowledge of security best practices (DevSecOps)

Preferred:

• Experience in manufacturing, MES, or enterprise systems environments
• Experience delivering technical training or enablement programs
• Experience with cloud platforms (Azure preferred)
• Experience with containerization technologies (Docker, Kubernetes)

Work Environment:

• Primarily office work involving prolonged periods working at a computer
• Occasional travel to manufacturing facilities for system support and deployment activities
• When on-site, may be required to enter production environments and follow safety protocols, including use of personal protective equipment (PPE)
• Exposure to manufacturing conditions such as noise, controlled production areas, or varying temperatures
• Must comply with all site-specific safety, quality, and regulatory requirements

For U.S. locations that require disclosure of compensation, the starting base pay for this role is between $93,881.00 and $125,174.00 per year and may include cost of living adjustments. The actual base pay includes many factors and is subject to change and modification in the future. This position may also be eligible for other types of compensation and benefits.

We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender, gender identity or expression, or veteran status. We are proud to be an equal opportunity workplace.

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