DevOps Engineer II – AWS

We are HCSS. For the last 40 years, we have been developing software to help construction companies streamline their operations. Based in Sugar Land, TX, our mission is helping customers achieve excellence through our proven customer-centric, end-to-end solutions and exceptionally helpful service, while providing a great life for our employees. With this mission at the core of everything we do, HCSS is a pioneer and leader in the construction software space and a consistently recognized employer. We have earned Best Companies to Work for in Texas honors for 18 consecutive years and have been named a USA Today Top Workplace. HCSS has also been recognized by Built In as a Best Place to Work in Greater Houston and by Construction Executive for our technology innovation, reflecting our strong culture, industry leadership, and commitment to excellence.Who We NeedAs a DevOps Engineer II, you will support and mature our AWS cloud footprint. This role requires at least 2 years of experience as a DevOps Engineer and strong hands-on experience with AWS services, Infrastructure as Code, automation, and CI/CD.QualificationsMinimum 2 years of experience as a DevOps EngineerTechnical SkillsHands-on experience with AWS services, such as EC2, VPC, IAM, S3, RDS, Lambda, CloudWatch, CloudTrail, and related compute/network/storage componentsStrong proficiency with Infrastructure as Code, especially Terraform (modules, workspaces, reusable patterns)Experience building and maintaining CI/CD pipelines using Azure DevOps YAML pipelines and/or GitHub ActionsProficiency in scripting languages such as Python, Bash, or PowerShellFamiliarity with monitoring and observability tools, including CloudWatch, Grafana, Prometheus, and logging pipelinesSoft SkillsStrong critical thinking, troubleshooting, and analytical skillsExcellent communication skills with the ability to collaborate across engineering, QA, product, and support teamsAbility to work independently and manage competing priorities effectivelyA proactive mindset focused on automation, simplification, and continuous improvementRole ResponsibilitiesDesign, build, and maintain AWS infrastructure using services such as EC2, VPC, IAM, S3, Lambda, RDS, and other foundational componentsImplement and maintain observability solutions using CloudWatch, CloudTrail, AWS X-Ray, and Grafana dashboardsConfigure, maintain, and optimize AWS data services such as RDS, DynamoDB, Aurora, S3, and related storage layersDevelop and maintain CI/CD pipelines in Azure DevOps (YAML), GitHub Actions or AWS CodeBuild to support AWS deploymentsWrite automation scripts using Python, Bash, or PowerShell to streamline operational tasksPartner with development, QA, security, and Azure DevOps engineers to ensure consistent standards across cloudsStay current with AWS advancements, DevOps tooling, IaC patterns, and automation techniquesTravel RequirementsOccasional travel to our office may be requested up to once or twice a yearBenefits & PerksPart of our mission is to provide a great life for our employees. We believe that when our people are happy, they do their best work. Some of the benefits and perks we offer include:Flexibility to work RemotelyMedical, dental, and vision coverage with company-paid and employee-paid optionsPaid holidays, sick days, and personal time offEmployee Resource Groups (ERGs) that foster connection and inclusionOn-site amenities including a covered basketball court, soccer field, track, pickleball/tennis courts, gym, etc.Dog-friendly campus and WiFi-accessible courtyards401(k) with a 5% company matchCoverage for employee professional development and wellnessAnd more!