DevOps Engineer Jobs in Minnesota
DevOps Engineer jobs in Minnesota are concentrated in the Twin Cities metro, particularly Minneapolis and Saint Paul, where major technology employers, healthcare systems, and financial services firms maintain large engineering teams. Organizations like Target, UnitedHealth Group, and Mayo Clinic have deep and ongoing demand for devops engineers across cloud infrastructure, CI/CD pipeline automation, and platform reliability engineering. Rochester and Bloomington round out the active hiring markets, with demand at every level from associate to staff engineer. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.
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- Remote long-term contract
- Must be a US Citizen for this client
This position will provide day to day support with the team toward “keep the lights on” work as well as support the build out of new instances of our on-prem environment to support contract growth. Our teams currently have multiple asks to build 3 additional instances of MedNet on-prem, while supporting the existing MedNet 1 & 2 instances and will need additional staff to support these requests and attempt to meet deadlines.
This position will be responsible for updating documentation, requesting server builds based off of server specification requirements, configuring pre-code deployment IIS settings, deploying code, and troubleshooting issues that may occur post-deployment within the new environment.
Responsibilities
- Setup, install, configure and maintain build infrastructure
- Create and maintain build and deployment scripts
- Maintain source control branches
- Perform periodic builds and deployments to production environment
- Perform manual code merges and deploy partial releases and patches
- Work with other IT teams to review pre-release checklists and coordinate activities to be performed prior to, during and post releases by others
- Work with other IT teams to perform troubleshooting and resolution of build and deployment issues in sprint and during releases related to deployment targets, databases, certificates, permissions, firewall changes, IIS configurations and any other system and network dependencies
- Work with Development teams and participate in troubleshooting high priority application related issues after releases
- Configure and maintain application settings and credentials
- Perform administration of Azure DevOps Servers including regular maintenance, user management and security
- Design and implement policies for managing source code within ADO and Git, including branching, merging and tagging policies to support frequent releases, concurrent development, and partial fixes
- Create and maintain documentation of the build and release processes
- Develop metrics and reporting for build and release tasks
- Investigate, evaluate, propose and implement new tools or processes to improve the reliability, stability and efficiency of the build and deployment pipelines
Job Qualifications
Required
- Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent experience
- At least 2 years of experience working within a DevOps Engineering role
- Intermediate knowledge of cloud infrastructure services, specifically with Azure
- 2+ years of experience with Docker or other containerization technologies
- 2+ years of experience with CI/CD tools and platforms such as Azure DevOps, Argo, and Flux.
- Experience supporting 24x7, high availability application environments that include web, application and database servers and load balancing systems.
- Basic to intermediate knowledge of Microsoft SQL server and relational databases
- Demonstrated experience working in a fast paced, large scale Agile/Scrum development environment
- Equivalent combination of education, experience and/or applicable military experience will be considered
Preferred
- Experience with CI using tools such as Azure DevOps, YAML, Task Agent, or Pools
- Experience with hosting .NET applications, Windows Forms, Web Services, RESTful APIs, Single Page Application, Micro Services.
- Experience working with Container technologies like Docker, Kubernetes
- Experience with Object Oriented Programming concepts
- Experience leveraging AI tools in the software development lifecycle in order to improve quality & efficiency.
Rate Info, rate information is negotiable.
W2 hourly: 50-60/hr
1099/C2C: 60-75/Hr
- Remote long-term contract
- Must be a US Citizen for this client
This position will provide day to day support with the team toward “keep the lights on” work as well as support the build out of new instances of our on-prem environment to support contract growth. Our teams currently have multiple asks to build 3 additional instances of MedNet on-prem, while supporting the existing MedNet 1 & 2 instances and will need additional staff to support these requests and attempt to meet deadlines.
This position will be responsible for updating documentation, requesting server builds based off of server specification requirements, configuring pre-code deployment IIS settings, deploying code, and troubleshooting issues that may occur post-deployment within the new environment.
Responsibilities
- Setup, install, configure and maintain build infrastructure
- Create and maintain build and deployment scripts
- Maintain source control branches
- Perform periodic builds and deployments to production environment
- Perform manual code merges and deploy partial releases and patches
- Work with other IT teams to review pre-release checklists and coordinate activities to be performed prior to, during and post releases by others
- Work with other IT teams to perform troubleshooting and resolution of build and deployment issues in sprint and during releases related to deployment targets, databases, certificates, permissions, firewall changes, IIS configurations and any other system and network dependencies
- Work with Development teams and participate in troubleshooting high priority application related issues after releases
- Configure and maintain application settings and credentials
- Perform administration of Azure DevOps Servers including regular maintenance, user management and security
- Design and implement policies for managing source code within ADO and Git, including branching, merging and tagging policies to support frequent releases, concurrent development, and partial fixes
- Create and maintain documentation of the build and release processes
- Develop metrics and reporting for build and release tasks
- Investigate, evaluate, propose and implement new tools or processes to improve the reliability, stability and efficiency of the build and deployment pipelines
Job Qualifications
Required
- Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent experience
- At least 2 years of experience working within a DevOps Engineering role
- Intermediate knowledge of cloud infrastructure services, specifically with Azure
- 2+ years of experience with Docker or other containerization technologies
- 2+ years of experience with CI/CD tools and platforms such as Azure DevOps, Argo, and Flux.
- Experience supporting 24x7, high availability application environments that include web, application and database servers and load balancing systems.
- Basic to intermediate knowledge of Microsoft SQL server and relational databases
- Demonstrated experience working in a fast paced, large scale Agile/Scrum development environment
- Equivalent combination of education, experience and/or applicable military experience will be considered
Preferred
- Experience with CI using tools such as Azure DevOps, YAML, Task Agent, or Pools
- Experience with hosting .NET applications, Windows Forms, Web Services, RESTful APIs, Single Page Application, Micro Services.
- Experience working with Container technologies like Docker, Kubernetes
- Experience with Object Oriented Programming concepts
- Experience leveraging AI tools in the software development lifecycle in order to improve quality & efficiency.
Rate Info, rate information is negotiable.
W2 hourly: 50-60/hr
1099/C2C: 60-75/Hr
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Top Industries Hiring
- Medical Devices
- Technology & Software
- Cybersecurity
- Waste Management & Environmental Services
What Minnesota Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in DevOps engineer jobs across Minnesota.
- Bachelor's degree in computer science, information technology, or a related engineering field
- Hands-on experience with cloud platforms such as AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud
- Proficiency with containerization and orchestration tools including Docker and Kubernetes
- Experience building and maintaining CI/CD pipelines using Jenkins, GitLab CI, or GitHub Actions
- Scripting and automation skills in Python, Bash, or PowerShell for infrastructure tasks
- Familiarity with infrastructure-as-code tools such as Terraform or Ansible
DevOps Engineer Jobs in Minnesota: Frequently Asked Questions
How do you become a devops engineer in Minnesota?
Minnesota does not require a state-issued license to work as a devops engineer, so the path centers on education and demonstrated technical skills. Most employers expect at least a bachelor's degree in computer science, information systems, or software engineering, though some accept equivalent experience. Industry certifications from AWS, Microsoft Azure, HashiCorp, or the Linux Foundation carry real weight with Minnesota hiring managers, particularly in healthcare IT and financial services where regulated environments are common.
Which companies hire devops engineers in Minnesota?
Companies currently hiring devops engineers in Minnesota include Medtronic, Ecolab, and Emerson, per current listings on Migrate Mate as of July 2026. Minnesota's concentration of Fortune 500 headquarters, large hospital systems, and regional financial institutions creates steady, year-round demand for devops talent across a wide range of industries.
Which Minnesota cities have the most devops engineer jobs?
Eagan, Shakopee, and Minneapolis have the most devops engineer openings in Minnesota. The Twin Cities metro drives the bulk of demand, anchored by corporate headquarters for retailers, insurers, and health technology companies, while Rochester's presence reflects Mayo Clinic's large and expanding technology organization.
Are there remote devops engineer jobs in Minnesota?
Yes, and more than most fields. About 71% of devops engineer openings tied to Minnesota are remote or hybrid as of July 2026, which reflects how much of the work centers on cloud infrastructure, pipeline automation, and tooling that requires no physical presence. The roles most likely to stay fully on-site are those tied to regulated on-premises infrastructure, particularly in healthcare and defense contracting.
How can I get hired as a devops engineer in Minnesota with little or no experience?
The most realistic entry path is a junior site reliability or DevOps associate role, often reached by transitioning from a systems administrator, software developer, or IT support position. Large Minnesota employers like UnitedHealth Group and Target run rotational technology programs and associate engineer tracks that explicitly recruit candidates without extensive production experience. Building a public portfolio of Terraform configurations, CI/CD pipelines, or containerized project deployments, and earning an entry-level AWS or Azure certification, gives candidates a concrete edge in the Minnesota market.
Where can I find and apply to devops engineer jobs in Minnesota?
You can find and apply to devops engineer jobs in Minnesota on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings tied to the Minnesota market. Search the listings for roles that match your experience level and specialization, then apply directly to the ones that fit.
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