AWS DevOps Engineer

Job Title: AWS DevOps Engineer With Unix Admin Skills

Job Location: Boston, MA

Job Type: Contract

Overview

We are seeking a talented AWS DevOps Engineer to join our dynamic team and play a pivotal role in harnessing the power of AWS for our organization. The successful candidate will have a strong background in cloud engineering, automation, and Unix administration, coupled with a deep understanding of AWS services and DevOps practices.

Responsibilities

• Design and implement scalable and secure cloud infrastructure on AWS, utilizing services such as EC2, S3, RDS, and VPC.
• Automate the provisioning and management of AWS resources using Infrastructure as Code tools: Terraform, Ansible, and YAML.
• Collaborate with development teams to understand their requirements and translate them into cloud-based solutions.
• Develop and maintain Python and shell scripts to automate routine tasks, enhance efficiency, and ensure consistency.
• Containerize applications using Docker and deploy them in a Kubernetes cluster, ensuring high availability and scalability.
• Implement and maintain continuous integration and continuous deployment (CI/CD) pipelines using tools like Jenkins, GitLab, or AWS CodePipeline.
• Optimize cloud resources for performance and cost-efficiency, employing tools like AWS Cost Explorer and CloudWatch.
• Stay up-to-date with AWS security and compliance best practices, ensuring the application of necessary patches and updates.
• Troubleshoot and resolve complex technical issues across Unix-based systems and AWS services.
• Advocate for a No-Ops model, striving for console-less experiences and self-healing systems.
  
  

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field.
• Minimum 7 years of experience in a similar role, with a strong focus on AWS and Unix administration.
• Proficiency in Python and shell scripting for automation and task execution.
• Expertise in cloud automation and Infrastructure as Code tools: Terraform, Chef, Puppet, Ansible, and YAML.
• Strong Unix administration skills, including system configuration, performance tuning, and troubleshooting.
• Experience with containerization technologies: Docker and Kubernetes.
• Understanding of security practices, policy management, and patching procedures.
• Ability to quickly triage and deploy on-demand solutions in a dynamic environment.
• Familiarity with serverless architectures and AWS Lambda functions is preferred.
  
  

Nice to Have

• AWS certifications such as Solutions Architect or DevOps Engineer.
• Experience with hybrid cloud or multi-cloud environments.
• Knowledge of monitoring and logging tools like Splunk, Datadog, or New Relic.
• Familiarity with container orchestration platforms like Kubernetes or Docker Swarm.
• Version control expertise with Git or similar tools.
• Understanding of microservices architecture and distributed systems.