DevOps Engineer

Job Description We're growing fast, and Synovate is our next-generation Manufacturing Execution System. We need a Product Manager to help shape both the product and where the company goes from here. This isn't a maintenance role. You'll own real decisions, talk to customers regularly, and have a hand in defining how modern manufacturing operates. If you like ambiguity, want real ownership, and care about building something useful, keep reading. Why join us A growing product with strong market demand Real ownership over decisions that shape the product and customer experience Work that sits between software and the physical world: manufacturing, operations, and data A small, collaborative team that moves quickly Equity upside as we scale Overview We are seeking a DevOps Engineer to manage and optimize our cloud infrastructure, IoT device integrations, and identity/access management systems. This role is essential for ensuring secure, cost-efficient operations as we scale our manufacturing execution system (MES) platform, Synovate, to support rapid client growth. Responsibilities Cloud Infrastructure & Cost Optimization Manage and optimize cloud resources on Azure (primary) with cost efficiency as a key metric Implement cost-saving strategies including Reserved Instances, Savings Plans, and Spot Nodes Monitor resource utilization and provide regular reporting on cloud spend and optimization opportunities Develop and maintain serverless components using Azure Functions for high-volume workloads IoT & Device Integration Manage IoT device integration and sensor data ingestion pipelines Implement and maintain communication protocols (MQTT, OPC) for industrial device connectivity Ensure reliable data flow from edge devices to cloud infrastructure Troubleshoot connectivity issues and optimize data transmission performance Identity & Access Management Implement and manage identity solutions using Microsoft Entra ID (Azure AD) Configure and maintain endpoint management via Microsoft Intune (MDM) Establish and enforce governance frameworks for access control and security policies Manage user provisioning, authentication flows, and role-based access controls Infrastructure & Security Implement secure secret management solutions (Docker Secrets, Azure Key Vault) Configure and maintain network security including VPN solutions and network policies Ensure TLS/HTTPS is enforced across all connections and services Required Qualifications Cloud Platform Expertise: Hands-on experience configuring and managing Azure resources, with demonstrated cost optimization results Azure Cost Management: Proven experience with Reserved Instances, Savings Plans, Spot Nodes, and Azure Cost Management tools Identity & Governance: Experience implementing Microsoft Entra ID and endpoint management with Intune IoT/Integration: Familiarity with IoT device integration, sensor data pipelines, and protocols like MQTT or OPC Serverless Architecture: Practical experience developing and monitoring Azure Functions in production environments Containers & Infrastructure: Proficiency with Docker and container orchestration platforms Security Fundamentals: Understanding of secret management, TLS/HTTPS, and network security principles On-Prem Infrastructure architecture and deployment experience. Nice to Have Experience with AWS/GCP as a secondary cloud platform Network engineering background including VPN solutions (WireGuard) and industrial network configuration Experience using AI coding assistants (GitHub Copilot, Claude) with best practices for ADRs, Markdown documentation, and repository scans Infrastructure as Code experience with Terraform Exposure to compliance frameworks (SOC2, IATF, CMMC, ISO 27001) Experience with time-series databases and monitoring tools (i.e. Grafana, TimescaleDB) Background in manufacturing or industrial environments Benefits: Medical, Dental, Life & ADD, STD, LTD. 401K match. Unlimited PTO. Our Commitment: Synergetics is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all