Devops engineer Jobs in Rockford, IL

Azure DevOps EngineerCore team$200K - $300K/yr compensation

Required Skills

AzureDevOpsKubernetesDocker

About micro1

micro1 is the leading AI data lab for training frontier models and evaluating AI agents. Experts contribute their diverse subject matter knowledge across domains such as finance, healthcare, STEM engineering, and more. micro1 transforms that real-world expertise into high-quality training data, evaluations, and feedback loops that improve how AI systems learn, reason, and perform.

Our platform identifies and vets top talent through an AI recruiter, enabling high-quality expert contributions at scale. We aim to enable 1 billion people to do meaningful work by applying their expertise to AI. As our global expert network grows, micro1 is building the human intelligence layer for frontier AI.

Job Type: Full-time

Location: Remote - US

Job Summary:

Join our team as an Azure DevOps Engineer, where you will play a pivotal role in building, maintaining, and optimizing cutting-edge cloud infrastructure. This is an opportunity to leverage your expertise in Azure, DevOps, Kubernetes, and Docker to drive innovative solutions and ensure seamless deployment pipelines. As a core team member, your passion for clear written and verbal communication will be critical to collaborating across distributed teams and delivering high-impact results.

Key Responsibilities:

• Design, implement, and manage scalable, secure cloud infrastructure on Microsoft Azure.

• Develop and maintain CI/CD pipelines using Azure DevOps tools to ensure reliable application delivery.

• Orchestrate and manage containerized applications with Kubernetes and Docker.

• Monitor system performance, automate operational tasks, and proactively resolve issues.

• Collaborate closely with development teams to streamline deployments and improve operational efficiency.

• Ensure robust system security, compliance, and reliable backup/recovery strategies.

• Document processes and solutions, and communicate insights effectively with technical and non-technical stakeholders.

Required Skills and Qualifications:

• Minimum 5 years of hands-on experience in DevOps roles, with a strong focus on Azure cloud environments.

• Deep expertise in Azure DevOps tools and services.

• Advanced proficiency in Kubernetes and Docker for orchestration and container management.

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with a passion for clear, collaborative work.

• Experience designing and optimizing CI/CD pipelines.

• Solid understanding of infrastructure automation, monitoring, and troubleshooting.

• Strong problem-solving skills, attention to detail, and a proactive approach to continuous improvement.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Familiarity with additional cloud platforms such as GCP and AWS.

• Experience supporting large-scale, distributed systems.

• Relevant Azure or Kubernetes certifications are a plus.

Compensation & Benefits Notice

The national pay range for this full-time position is base salary of $160,000-$220,000. All employees are eligible for equity compensation, and employees may also receive performance-based bonuses, dependent on role and subject to company policies. micro1 provides a comprehensive benefits package, including up to 100% reimbursement for health-insurance premiums, paid time off, a 401(K) plan with a company match, and additional benefits designed to support a high-performing, remote-first workforce.

micro1 is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, or gender identity), national origin, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable local laws, regulations and ordinances. If you need assistance and/or a reasonable accommodation during the application process, reach out to support@micro1.ai.

Our hiring process utilizes artificial intelligence tools to assist in candidate screening and assessment. Our AI tools are designed to complement, not replace, human decision-making.

Disclaimer

The information contained in this job posting, including but not limited to role responsibilities, qualifications, compensation, and benefits, is provided for informational purposes only and does not constitute a binding offer of employment. micro1 reserves the right to amend, modify, or withdraw any portion of this posting at its sole discretion and without prior notice. All employment decisions are made in accordance with applicable laws and regulations.