DevOps Analyst

Job Opportunity: DevOps Analyst at Southern Farm Bureau Life Insurance Company

Company Overview: Southern Farm Bureau Life Insurance is a leading provider of life insurance and financial services. We are committed to serving our policyholders and communities with integrity and excellence. As a DevOps Analyst, you’ll be an essential part of our team, contributing to the success of our organization.

Location: Jackson, MS

Role and Responsibilities: The DevOps Analyst combines people, processes, and technologies to continuously deliver valuable solutions and services that meet end user needs and business objectives. Responsibilities for this role include implementing strategies for collaboration, code, infrastructure, continuous integration, testing, delivery, monitoring, and feedback.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Implement strategies for collaboration


• Implement strategies for development


• Implement strategies for infrastructure


• Implement strategies for deployment


• Implement strategies for testing


• Assist Agile development teams using either SCRUM or Kanban methodologies


• Respond to and resolve critical issues


• Assist as mentor for less experienced staff members


• Work on special projects, as assigned by the director


• Lead a project or direct the work of members of a team


• May be called upon to design or architect a new application


• Perform Business Analysis on projects to help maintain project efficiency


• Develop and maintain SDLC (Software Development Life Cycle) document

Qualifications:

• Bachelors Degree-Bachelor’s degree in computer science or related field; or a combination of education and experience


• Basic knowledge of some or all of the following depending on assigned responsibilities: Microsoft Visual Studio, Azure DevOps, Asysco AMT, Microsoft SQL Server Management Studio, C#, SQL, Microsoft Azure, Automated Testing


• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills


• Strong analytical and problem solving skills


• Strong work ethic and initiative


• Embraces change and innovation


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  Proficient technical skills

  
  


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  Remarkable planning and organization skills

  
  


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  The ability to function effectively in the workplace as exhibited through one's integrity, courage to act and communication skills

  
  


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  The ability work with others effectively as exhibited through one's respect for people and commitment to teamwork

  
  


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  The ability to meet organizational goals and customer expectations as exhibited through one's accountability for results, commitment to service and initiative

  
  


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  The ability to perform the essential functions of the job as exhibited through one's growth in job knowledge and professional development

  
  

Employee Benefits: We value our employees’ well-being and offer a comprehensive benefits package:

1. Health Insurance:
   
   
   
   • Comprehensive coverage for employees and their families.
   
   
   • Access to an onsite clinic, preventive care, and prescription drugs.
   
   
   • Mental health coverage and an Employee Assistance Program.
   
   
   
   


2. Active Lifestyle Rewards Program:
   
   
   
   • Incentives for maintaining an active lifestyle.
   
   
   • Rewards for participating in fitness challenges and wellness activities.
   
   
   
   


3. Weight Management Programs:
   
   
   
   • Customized weight management plans.
   
   
   • Support for achieving and maintaining a healthy weight.
   
   
   
   


4. Employee Engagement:
   
   
   
   • Opportunities to connect with colleagues.
   
   
   • Fun teambuilding activities.
   
   
   
   


5. Annual events for employees and their families
   
   
   
   • Company Picnic, Thanksgiving lunch, Christmas Reception.
   
   
   • Family Fun Night
   
   
   
   


6. Onsite Cafe:
   
   
   
   • Convenient access to nutritious meals.
   
   
   • Promoting healthy eating habits.
   
   
   
   


7. Learning & Development:
   
   
   
   • Continuous learning opportunities.
   
   
   • Tuition reimbursement for further education.
   
   
   
   


8. Mentorship Programs:
   
   
   
   • Pairing employees with mentors.
   
   
   • Professional growth and guidance.
   
   
   
   


9. Promotional Opportunities:
   
   
   
   • Advancement within the company.
   
   
   • Career growth prospects.
   
   
   
   


10. Life Insurance and Company-Funded Pension:
    
    
    
    • Financial security for employees and beneficiaries.
    
    
    • Retirement planning.
    
    
    
    


11. Volunteer Days:
    
    
    
    • Paid time off for volunteering.
    
    
    • Contributing to the community.