Senior DevOps Engineer, CoCounsel for Government
Thomson Reuters
Software Engineering, Legal
USD 88,200-163,800 / year + Equity
Posted on Oct 1, 2025
About Thomson Reuters and CoCounsel for Government
Can you imagine being part of a team that's revolutionizing the way government agencies access and utilize critical information, all while ensuring the highest level of security and compliance? At Thomson Reuters, we're committed to empowering professionals with the insights and tools they need to make informed decisions. Our CoCounsel for Government team is at the forefront of this mission, and we're looking for a seasoned Senior DevOps Engineer to join our ranks.
As a Senior DevOps Engineer on our CoCounsel for Government team, you’ll play a crucial role in designing, implementing, and maintaining the infrastructure and deployment practices that power our cutting-edge solutions for government clients.
About the Role
In this opportunity as Senior DevOps Engineer, you will:
Define and maintain scalable system architectures leveraging AWS (preferred) or any major cloud provider (GCP/Azure) (with an emphasis on CloudFormation or equivalent Infrastructure as a Code technology), container orchestration (Docker, Kubernetes (EKS/GKE/AKS), serverless (Lambda, ECS, App service, cloud run), compute (EC2, virtual machines) etc.)
Architect and maintain container orchestration solutions (Docker, Kubernetes/EKS, ECS), optimizing for efficient deployment and resource utilization.
Develop and maintain automation scripts and tooling in Python, with a focus on production-grade code, performance, and maintainability. Experience with configuration management tools like Ansible is a plus.
Integrate security best practices and government compliance standards (e.g., FedRAMP, FIPS) throughout the DevOps lifecycle, working closely with InfoSec teams to proactively address vulnerabilities and maintain hardened, compliant systems.
Optimize CI/CD pipelines and automation workflows, leveraging tools such as Jenkins, GitHub Actions, or AWS CodePipeline to drive developer productivity and minimize downtime.
Implement and manage observability and monitoring solutions, including Application Performance Monitoring (APM) and logging tools (e.g., Datadog, CloudWatch, Prometheus, Grafana, Kibana) for system reliability and rapid incident response.
Mentor junior engineers on DevOps methodologies, conducting code reviews, and offering technical guidance to foster team growth and best practices.
Collaborate closely with cross-functional teams, including product managers, software engineers, and security professionals, communicating effectively about infrastructure, deployment strategies, and operational requirements.
About You
You’re a fit for the role of Senior DevOps Engineer if your background includes:
4+ years in DevOps, Site Reliability Engineering, or a related field, with a strong focus on AWS and container-based architectures.
Proven track record designing, building, and supporting production environments with a high degree of automation, reliability, and scalability.
Deep understanding of AWS (preferred) or any major cloud provider (GCP/Azure) (with an emphasis on CloudFormation or equivalent Infrastructure as a Code technology), container orchestration (Docker, Kubernetes (EKS/GKE/AKS), serverless (Lambda, ECS, App service, cloud run), compute (EC2, virtual machines) etc.)
Advanced scripting and automation skills in Python, including building and maintaining infrastructure tooling or backend services.
Strong knowledge of cloud and application security, with practical experience implementing encryption, identity and access management, and network security controls in compliance with government regulations.
Experience with modern cloud design patterns, including microservices, immutable infrastructure, blue/green and canary deployments, and data management for scale and resiliency.
Hands-on experience with APM and observability tools, such as Datadog, CloudWatch, Prometheus, Grafana, and Kibana, to ensure system reliability and performance.
Comfortable with a high level of autonomy and proactive decision-making, thriving in a distributed, remote-first team environment.
Excellent collaboration and communication skills, capable of working effectively across distributed, cross-functional teams and translating complex technical concepts for diverse stakeholder
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What’s in it For You?
Hybrid Work Model: We’ve adopted a flexible hybrid working environment (2-3 days a week in the office depending on the role) for our office-based roles while delivering a seamless experience that is digitally and physically connected.
Flexibility & Work-Life Balance: Flex My Way is a set of supportive workplace policies designed to help manage personal and professional responsibilities, whether caring for family, giving back to the community, or finding time to refresh and reset. This builds upon our flexible work arrangements, including work from anywhere for up to 8 weeks per year, empowering employees to achieve a better work-life balance.
Career Development and Growth: By fostering a culture of continuous learning and skill development, we prepare our talent to tackle tomorrow’s challenges and deliver real-world solutions. Our Grow My Way programming and skills-first approach ensures you have the tools and knowledge to grow, lead, and thrive in an AI-enabled future.
Industry Competitive Benefits: We offer comprehensive benefit plans to include flexible vacation, two company-wide Mental Health Days off, access to the Headspace app, retirement savings, tuition reimbursement, employee incentive programs, and resources for mental, physical, and financial wellbeing.
Culture: Globally recognized, award-winning reputation for inclusion and belonging, flexibility, work-life balance, and more. We live by our values: Obsess over our Customers, Compete to Win, Challenge (Y)our Thinking, Act Fast / Learn Fast, and Stronger Together.
Social Impact: Make an impact in your community with our Social Impact Institute. We offer employees two paid volunteer days off annually and opportunities to get involved with pro-bono consulting projects and Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) initiatives.
Making a Real-World Impact: We are one of the few companies globally that helps its customers pursue justice, truth, and transparency. Together, with the professionals and institutions we serve, we help uphold the rule of law, turn the wheels of commerce, catch bad actors, report the facts, and provide trusted, unbiased information to people all over the world.
About Us
Thomson Reuters informs the way forward by bringing together the trusted content and technology that people and organizations need to make the right decisions. We serve professionals across legal, tax, accounting, compliance, government, and media. Our products combine highly specialized software and insights to empower professionals with the data, intelligence, and solutions needed to make informed decisions, and to help institutions in their pursuit of justice, truth, and transparency. Reuters, part of Thomson Reuters, is a world leading provider of trusted journalism and news.
We are powered by the talents of 26,000 employees across more than 70 countries, where everyone has a chance to contribute and grow professionally in flexible work environments. At a time when objectivity, accuracy, fairness, and transparency are under attack, we consider it our duty to pursue them. Sound exciting? Join us and help shape the industries that move society forward.
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