Do you love challenges? Are you passionate about technology? Are you customer-obsessed and eager to innovate? Join NAF Tech!
About NAF : New American Funding (NAF) is a leading mortgage lender offering an array of loan options. Established in 2003 and headquartered in Tustin, CA, NAF has a 4,300+ strong workforce across 260 branches and a servicing portfolio of over 2,63,000 loans valued at $69.1 billion. As we scale and modernize our technology stack, we are seeking an experienced Senior DevOps Engineer with deep expertise in Azure Cloud, Kubernetes, Automation, Observability, and Azure DevOps Administration. You will design and optimize CI / CD pipelines, drive Infrastructure as Code, and support automation frameworks including Self-Service Portals and ChatBOT integrations (MS Teams / Azure BOT). The role also demands strong stakeholder management, ensuring effective collaboration with SRE, Product, and Engineering teams.
Key Responsibilities :
- Design, deploy, and manage scalable Azure infrastructure using Terraform, PowerShell, and Python.
- Manage and optimize Azure DevOps Pipelines, permissions, agent pools, and environments with proper governance.
- Deploy workloads on AKS using Helm and ArgoCD; enable GitOps-based continuous delivery.
- Contribute to Self-Service Portals using React / Angular and Azure DevOps REST APIs; build Azure BOTs / MS Teams BOTs for automation.
- Integrate systems with New Relic; establish actionable dashboards and intelligent alerting.
- Configure VNets, routing, load balancers; deliver strong troubleshooting and diagnostic skills.
- Leverage GitHub Copilot or similar AI tools for code and automation assistance.
- Apply DevSecOps practices for identity, secrets, and compliance controls.
- Work closely with cross-functional teams, product owners, and leadership to align automation, reliability, and delivery goals.
Core Competencies :
Bachelor's degree in computer science, Engineering, or related field (or equivalent experience).5–8 years of experience in DevOps, Cloud, or SRE roles.Expertise in Azure Cloud, Azure DevOps, Terraform, Kubernetes (AKS), Helm, ArgoCD.Experience developing Self-Service Portals using React / Angular with Azure DevOps APIs.Familiarity with Azure BOT Framework, MS Teams BOTs, and API Integrations.Solid understanding of networking fundamentals and incident troubleshooting.Strong communication and stakeholder management skills.Exposure to GitHub Copilot or equivalent AI development tools.Azure or DevOps certifications (e.g., Azure Administrator, Azure DevOps Engineer) are a plus. Additional ResponsibilitiesDeveloper Experience & Enablement : o Collaborate with internal product and engineering teams to enhance Developer Experience (DevEx) by creating reusable CI / CD templates, automation blueprints, and environment provisioning modules.Documentation & Knowledge Sharing : o Develop and maintain operational runbooks, SOPs, and configuration documentation to promote consistency, scalability, and faster onboarding within the DevOps and SRE ecosystem.Innovation & Continuous Improvement : o Research and evaluate emerging DevOps tools, AI integrations, and observability frameworks to enhance productivity and automation coverage across the delivery pipeline.Cross-Functional Collaboration : o Work closely with product, QA, and SRE teams to ensure seamless deployments, effective rollback strategies, and proper version of governance across environments.