DevOps Engineer

Role Summary

We are seeking a DevOps Engineer for a hybrid role in Sacramento, CA to be responsible for designing, implementing, and operating scalable, automated, and resilient cloud infrastructure and delivery pipelines in a product-centric environment. This role requires deep expertise in AWS, Kubernetes/EKS, infrastructure-as-code, CI/CD, and automation to enable rapid, secure, and reliable software delivery aligned with business objectives.

Key Responsibilities Expected in the Role

• Cloud & Platform Engineering
  • Design, implement, and support AWS-based infrastructure solutions in a product-centric environment.
  • Manage and operate Kubernetes and Amazon EKS clusters to support scalable application workloads.
  • Ensure platform reliability, performance, and security through automation and best practices.
• CI/CD & GitOps
  • Design, implement, and maintain CI/CD pipelines using GitOps methodologies.
  • Enable automated build, test, deployment, and rollback capabilities.
  • Promote DevOps best practices across development and operations teams.
• Infrastructure as Code (IaC)
  • Design and implement infrastructure-as-code solutions using Terraform, AWS CloudFormation, and AWS CDK.
  • Design reusable IaC patterns for core AWS services including API Gateway, VPC, EKS, IAM, and related infrastructure components.
  • Ensure consistency, repeatability, and scalability across environments.
• Automation & Scripting
  • Develop advanced automation using Python, Bash, and PowerShell.
  • Build automated workflows, serverless functions, monitoring tools, and custom infrastructure utilities.
  • Integrate APIs and SDKs to enhance operational efficiency and system observability.
• Configuration Management & Systems Administration
  • Implement and maintain configuration management solutions using Ansible, Chef, or Puppet.
  • Provide Linux and Windows systems administration support for cloud and hybrid environments.

Mandatory Qualifications

• Must have one of the following Certifications:
  • AWS Certified DevOps Engineer – Professional
  • AWS Certified Solutions Architect – Professional
  • Kubernetes Administrator (CKA) Certification – Professional
• Five (5) years designing Infrastructure as Code (IaC) patterns for API Gateway, Virtual Private Cloud (VPC), Elastic Kubernetes Service (EKS), Identity and Access Management (IAM), and other AWS components.
• Five (5) years building automated workflows, serverless functions, monitoring tools, or infrastructure utilities using advanced scripting techniques (Python, Bash, PowerShell) and API/SDK integrations.
• Five (5) years of configuration management tools (Ansible, Chef, Puppet).
• Five (5) years Continuous Integration/Continuous Delivery (CI/CD) pipelines, GitOps methodologies, Linux and Windows administration.
• Bachelor’s degree or four (4) additional years of experience.

Preferred Qualifications

• Any experience working with the Public Sector or the Federal Government. Is a plus.