DevOps Engineer
Apex Systems · Plano, TX · 6 days ago
Engineering$70/hrContract
About the role
The role involves designing, building, and maintaining cloud infrastructure primarily in AWS, with some Azure exposure. It includes developing and managing Infrastructure as Code (IaC) solutions using Terraform, building, optimizing, and supporting CI/CD pipelines, deployment automation, and GitOps workflows. The role also involves automating infrastructure validation, testing, and operational processes, managing and supporting containerized environments, and implementing security, networking, resiliency, and disaster recovery best practices.
Responsibilities
- Design, build, and maintain cloud infrastructure primarily in AWS, with some Azure exposure.
- Develop and manage Infrastructure as Code (IaC) solutions using Terraform.
- Build, optimize, and support CI/CD pipelines, deployment automation, and GitOps workflows.
- Automate infrastructure validation, testing, and operational processes to improve efficiency and reliability.
- Manage and support containerized environments using Docker and Kubernetes, including migration and modernization initiatives.
- Partner with engineering and product teams to design scalable, high-performing solutions while balancing performance, availability, and cloud costs.
- Monitor, troubleshoot, and resolve complex production issues across cloud and platform environments.
- Implement security, networking, resiliency, and disaster recovery best practices.
- Provide technical leadership, contribute to architectural discussions, and help drive engineering best practices across the team.
- Participate in a 4th-level on-call rotation supporting critical production systems.
Requirements
- 3+ years of experience as a DevOps Engineer, Platform Engineer, SRE, or Software Engineer in a production environment.
- Strong hands-on experience with Terraform and Infrastructure as Code.
- Experience with Kubernetes and containerized application deployments, with the ability to quickly understand and apply Kubernetes patterns.
- Experience working with AWS cloud services; exposure to Azure is a plus.
- Experience building and supporting CI/CD pipelines and automation frameworks.
- Familiarity with GitOps methodologies and modern source control practices.
- Proficiency in scripting and automation, preferably Python.
- Experience with cloud monitoring and observability tools such as Datadog.
- Understanding of cloud architecture, networking, security, and cost optimization principles.
- Strong troubleshooting, communication, and collaboration skills.
- Demonstrated ability to provide technical leadership, influence engineering decisions, and help teams adopt automation-first practices.
Qualifications
- 3+ years of experience as a DevOps Engineer, Platform Engineer, SRE, or Software Engineer in a production environment.
- Strong hands-on experience with Terraform and Infrastructure as Code.
- Experience with Kubernetes and containerized application deployments, with the ability to quickly understand and apply Kubernetes patterns.
- Experience working with AWS cloud services; exposure to Azure is a plus.
- Experience building and supporting CI/CD pipelines and automation frameworks.
- Familiarity with GitOps methodologies and modern source control practices.
- Proficiency in scripting and automation, preferably Python.
- Experience with cloud monitoring and observability tools such as Datadog.
- Understanding of cloud architecture, networking, security, and cost optimization principles.
- Strong troubleshooting, communication, and collaboration skills.
- Demonstrated ability to provide technical leadership, influence engineering decisions, and help teams adopt automation-first practices.
Skills
- Terraform
- Kubernetes
- AWS
- Azure
- CI/CD pipelines
- GitOps
- Python
- Cloud monitoring and observability tools
- Cloud architecture, networking, security, and cost optimization
- Scripting and automation
- Problem-solving and troubleshooting
- Collaboration and teamwork
Benefits
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance
- Disability and life insurance
- Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP)
- 401(k) retirement plan with company match
- Health Savings Account (HSA) on the HDHP plan
- SupportLinc Employee Assistance Program (EAP) with up to 8 free counseling sessions
- Corporate discount savings program
- Training and certification opportunities
- On-demand training program
- Library of technical and leadership courses/books/seminars
- Certification discounts and other perks to associations like CompTIA and IIBA
- Customer service team for benefits and other resources
- Certified Career Coach
Pay
$70+/hr. (W2) - Depending on Experience
Schedule
Hybrid in Office