DevOps Engineer

<p><strong><em>PLEASE NOTE: This position ideally works a hybrid schedule in Charlotte, NC. (Tuesday-Thursday in-office). Strong preference for candidates who are in Charlotte, NC, or willing to relocate.</em></strong></p> <p><strong>Role Summary</strong></p> <p>The DevOps Engineer supports reliable software delivery by helping maintain and improve CI/CD workflows, automation, and operational practices. This is an entry-level position: success is measured by learning quickly, executing well-defined tasks, improving documentation, and contributing to team reliability with guidance from senior engineers.</p> <p><strong>Key Responsibilities</strong></p> <ul> <li>Support build, deployment, and configuration management activities for applications and services.</li> <li>Assist with CI/CD pipeline upkeep (e.g., troubleshooting pipeline failures, improving pipeline reliability, and documenting pipeline usage).</li> <li>Help implement and maintain automation for routine operational tasks (e.g., environment setup, deploy steps, basic health checks).</li> <li>Participate in incident response as appropriate for level, following runbooks and escalating when needed; contribute to post-incident follow-ups by updating documentation.</li> <li>Support monitoring and alerting hygiene (e.g., alert tuning suggestions, dashboard updates, basic log/metric validation) under direction.</li> <li>Maintain internal documentation as a standard part of day-to-day work (runbooks, SOPs, troubleshooting guides, and deployment documentation).</li> <li>Collaborate with software engineers, security, and platform teams to understand workflows and document repeatable procedures.</li> </ul> <p><strong>Required Qualifications</strong></p> <ul> <li>0-2 years of relevant experience (internships, co-ops, academic projects, or equivalent hands-on work are acceptable).</li> <li>Working knowledge of Git and a basic understanding of modern SDLC practices.</li> <li>Comfort operating in Linux environments and using the command line for routine tasks.</li> <li>Basic scripting ability (Bash) and the ability to read and modify scripts with guidance.</li> <li>Clear written communication skills and attention to detail, especially for creating and maintaining documentation.</li> </ul> <p><strong>Preferred Qualifications</strong></p> <ul> <li>Exposure to AWS fundamentals (compute, networking, IAM concepts, and managed services).</li> <li>Familiarity with GitLab (repositories, merge requests, and CI/CD pipelines).</li> <li>Introductory programming experience in Python and/or C#.</li> <li>Basic familiarity with containerization (Docker concepts such as images, containers, and registries).</li> <li>Experience writing or maintaining technical documentation (wikis, runbooks, tutorials, or internal guides).</li> </ul> <p><strong>Working Style and Expectations</strong></p> <ul> <li>Follow established operational procedures and document any gaps or improvements discovered while executing tasks.</li> <li>Ask questions early, communicate progress clearly, and escalate issues appropriately.</li> <li>Focus on repeatability: prefer automation and documentation over one-off fixes whenever practical.</li> <li>Demonstrate continuous learning (tools, platforms, and reliability practices) and apply feedback quickly.</li> </ul> <p><em>Note: Tool exposure (AWS, GitLab, Bash, Python/C#, containerization) is helpful but not expected at an expert level for this entry-level role.</em></p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p><strong>ABOUT LENDINGTREE</strong></p> <p>LendingTree is the nation’s leading online lending marketplace. We connect consumers with multiple lenders so they can easily compare options and find the right fit — from mortgages and personal loans to credit, savings, and insurance products.&nbsp;<br><br>Our founder, Doug Lebda, started LendingTree in 1996 after his own frustrating house-hunting experience. What began as a simple idea to make loan shopping easier has grown into a platform that empowers millions of people to make smarter financial decisions every day.<br><br><strong>What else you should know:</strong></p> <ul> <li>We’re a publicly traded company (NASDAQ: TREE).</li> <li>We’ve welcomed several other companies into the LendingTree family to expand our reach and capabilities.</li> <li>We’ve built the LendingTree app and My LendingTree dashboard to give consumers tools to manage and monitor their financial health.</li> <li>We’re also committed to giving back — through philanthropic programs, volunteer opportunities, and partnerships that strengthen the communities where we live and work.</li> </ul> <p><strong>OUR CULTURE</strong></p> <p>We’re a collaborative, entrepreneurial team that values curiosity, creativity, and getting things done together. Our teammates are some of the brightest, most driven people you’ll meet — and we celebrate innovation, inclusion, and ownership. At LendingTree, you’ll find an inclusive culture where diverse perspectives make us stronger. We believe in working hard and supporting one another — with the flexibility and trust that help you thrive both personally and professionally.<br><br>We’re proud to offer generous benefits, wellness programs, and time-off policies designed to help you recharge, stay healthy, and bring your best self to work every day. And yes — we still have fun doing it (our “GSD – Get Stuff Done” award is a fan favorite!)<br><br>Come grow with us, make an impact, and be part of a company that truly cares about its people and its community.<br><br><strong><em>LendingTree is an equal opportunity employer.</em></strong><em> We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We do not discriminate based on race, color, religion (or creed), gender, gender expression, age, national origin, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, or military status.</em></p> <p><a href="https://www.lendingtree.com/legal/privacy-notice-for-lendingtree-job-applicants-and-employees-who-are-california-residents/">CCPA Disclosure</a></p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p>&nbsp;</p>