Dev Ops / Backend Software Developer

Fort Worth, TX

Chalk is hiring an experienced Dev Ops / Backend Software Developer. This job will be in the corporate office in central Fort Worth. You will work with an amazing team. We develop and maintain applications for oilfield services.

About the Role:

We are seeking a skilled Application Developer with strong Python programming and DevOps experience to migrate existing Python applications to containerized environments deployed via Helm charts on Azure Kubernetes Service (AKS). The ideal candidate will be comfortable working across development and infrastructure domains, automating deployment pipelines, and implementing scalable cloud-native architectures.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Analyze existing Python applications and refactor as needed for containerization.
  • Containerize applications using Docker with best practices for production readiness.
  • Design and maintain Helm charts for Kubernetes deployments.
  • Deploy and manage applications on Azure Kubernetes Service (AKS).
  • Set up and manage CI/CD pipelines for automated builds, tests, and deployments (e.g., using GitHub Actions, Powershell, etc.)
  • Implement monitoring, logging, and alerting for containerized workloads using Azure-native tools (e.g., Azure Monitor, Log Analytics, Application Insights).
  • Collaborate with DevOps, Infrastructure, and Development teams to ensure seamless deployment and scaling.
  • Ensure application security, reliability, and compliance in the cloud environment.
  • Document architecture, configurations, and procedures for deployments and operational support.

Required Qualifications:

  • Bachelor’s degree in computer sciences or equivalent
  • 3+ years of experience in Python application development.
  • Strong experience with Docker and containerizing applications.
  • Hands-on experience deploying workloads using Helm on Kubernetes (preferably AKS).
  • Proficiency with Azure cloud services, particularly AKS, Azure Container Registry (ACR), Key Vault, and Azure DevOps.
  • Experience writing and maintaining CI/CD pipelines.
  • Solid understanding of Kubernetes architecture, including networking, services, ingress controllers, secrets, and RBAC.
  • Familiarity with logging/monitoring tools and best practices in Kubernetes environments.
  • Experience with Git and collaborative software development workflows.

Preferred Qualifications:

  • Knowledge of Infrastructure as Code (IaC) tools such as Terraform.
  • Familiarity with Helm chart templating and versioning.
  • Experience in scaling and optimizing microservices in containerized environments.
  • Knowledge of security practices for containers and Kubernetes (e.g., image scanning, PodSecurityPolicies).
  • Experience with API design and RESTful services.
  • Django Rest Framework

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About Chalk Mountain

At Chalk Mountain Services of Texas, we believe great drivers build great companies. Our story starts with a single truck, a strong work ethic, and a family dedicated to doing things the right way.
In the 1970s, Max Kimbrough began hauling milk from his small dairy farm in the Dallas/Fort Worth area. What started as a one-truck operation grew into a thriving transportation business — built on reliability, respect, and hard work. When the oil and gas industry began booming in the early 2000s, Max, his children Mindy Laudermill and Truitt Kimbrough, and long-time business partner Gerald Curry saw an opportunity to take their expertise to the next level. In 2006, they founded Chalk Mountain Services of Texas, focused on safely and efficiently hauling production and flow-back water for the energy industry.
Today, Chalk Mountain is a leader in oilfield transportation and logistics, operating across the Eagle Ford Shale and the Delaware Basin. Our success comes from the professionalism and dedication of our drivers — the heart of everything we do. We're proud to carry forward the Kimbrough family legacy by creating a place where drivers are respected, supported, and rewarded for their hard work. When you drive for Chalk Mountain, you're not just part of a team — you're part of a tradition built on family, integrity, and excellence.

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