DevOps Engineer

Job Title: Site Reliability Engineer (SRE) / DevOps Lead

Location: Remote (Client Location: New Jersey, USA)

Employment Type: Contract (Long-term)

About the Role:

We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced SRE/DevOps Lead for a long-term contract position to support our client based in New Jersey. In this role, you will design, implement, and maintain scalable, secure, and high-performing infrastructure and deployment pipelines. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure system reliability and operational excellence.

This is a remote role, but candidates must be flexible to work in alignment with EST hours.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Design, implement, and manage highly available and scalable cloud-based infrastructure (e.g., AWS, Azure, or GCP).
2. Develop, maintain, and enhance CI/CD pipelines to support automated deployments and seamless software delivery.
3. Monitor and improve system performance, reliability, and security metrics while ensuring proactive incident management.
4. Troubleshoot and resolve complex infrastructure and application issues in a timely manner.
5. Implement best practices for Infrastructure as Code (IaC) using tools such as Terraform, CloudFormation, or Ansible.
6. Lead efforts to adopt DevOps practices across teams, fostering a culture of collaboration and automation.
7. Ensure compliance with industry standards and security policies.
8. Document systems, processes, and troubleshooting guidelines for internal use.

Required Skills and Qualifications:

1. Experience:

• 7 years of experience in DevOps/SRE roles, with at least 2 years in a leadership or senior capacity.
• Proven track record of designing and managing infrastructure for large-scale, mission-critical systems.

1. Technical Expertise:

• Strong hands-on experience with cloud platforms like AWS, Azure, or GCP.
• Expertise in CI/CD tools such as Jenkins, GitLab CI/CD, CircleCI, or equivalent.
• Proficiency in scripting and automation using Python, Bash, or similar languages.
• Deep understanding of containerization and orchestration tools like Docker and Kubernetes.
• Knowledge of monitoring and logging tools such as Prometheus, Grafana, ELK Stack, or Datadog.

1. Leadership:

• Proven ability to lead technical teams and mentor junior engineers.
• Strong problem-solving skills with a focus on continuous improvement.

1. Other Requirements:

• Excellent communication and collaboration skills.
• Flexibility to work in alignment with EST time zones.

Preferred Skills:

• Certification in AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud.
• Experience with serverless architectures and microservices.
• Familiarity with compliance frameworks such as SOC 2, ISO 27001, or HIPAA.