DevOps Engineer

Contract W2 role

Job Summary:

We are seeking a highly skilled DevOps Engineer with deep expertise in AWS infrastructure, Terraform, containerization, and CI/CD pipelines. This hybrid role is based in Central New Jersey and requires a hands-on professional with a strong understanding of cloud architecture, automation, and security best practices.

Responsibilities:

• Infrastructure as Code: Deploy and manage cloud infrastructure using Terraform; follow best practices and maintain reusable modules.
• AWS Cloud Management: Design, implement, and manage scalable and secure cloud infrastructure across various AWS services with minimal on-the-job learning.
• Cloud Architecture: Build and maintain high-availability, secure, and scalable cloud architectures.
• Networking: Configure and manage VPCs, subnets, routing tables, security groups, and overall network architecture in AWS.
• Containerization: Develop and manage containerized applications using Docker and Kubernetes (EKS).
• CI/CD Automation: Build, maintain, and optimize CI/CD pipelines using Jenkins and CircleCI.
• Monitoring & Performance: Monitor system performance, resource utilization, and cost optimization strategies.
• Security & Compliance: Ensure infrastructure adheres to industry-standard security and compliance protocols.
• Collaboration: Partner closely with development teams to integrate DevOps practices into the software development lifecycle.

Required Qualifications:

• Experience:
  • 5 years in network and operating system support.
  • 4 years in DevOps, focusing on CI/CD pipeline development and maintenance.
• Cloud Expertise:
  • Strong hands-on experience with core AWS services (EKS, ECS, EC2, S3, RDS, Lambda, CDK, API Gateway, etc.).
• IaC & Automation:
  • Advanced proficiency in Terraform and AWS Cloud Development Kit (CDK).
  • Scripting skills in Python and Bash for automation tasks.
• Container & Orchestration:
  • Experience with Docker and Kubernetes in production environments.
• Networking:
  • Strong understanding of AWS networking and security configurations.
• Configuration Management:
  • Familiarity with tools such as Ansible, Chef, or Puppet is a plus.
• Multi-Cloud Knowledge:
  • Exposure to Azure or Google Cloud Platform environments is desirable.
• Education:
  • Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field, or equivalent practical experience.
• Certifications:
  • AWS Certified Solutions Architect or similar certification is preferred.
• Soft Skills:
  • Strong problem-solving, communication, and team collaboration skills.

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