DevOps Engineer

We are looking to add DevOps Engineers to our database for future contract opportunities in the Chicago area. These roles could involve designing and maintaining cloud infrastructure, automating deployment pipelines, and ensuring system reliability at scale—with scope to drive efficiency and innovation across containerized environments and infrastructure-as-code initiatives. Please note the content of this advert does not represent a live vacancy. About The Opportunity This is an opportunity to register your interest in future DevOps Engineer contract roles within cloud infrastructure and containerization. Roles of this type may sit within engineering teams that are modernizing their infrastructure, adopting Kubernetes and containerization practices, and building robust CI/CD pipelines to accelerate delivery. Typical Role Overview Location: Chicago, Illinois, USAType: Contract Full-timeRate: $720 - $960 per dayDomain: Cloud infrastructure DevOps containerization CI/CD What You Would Do Typical responsibilities could include: Designing, deploying and managing Kubernetes clusters and containerized applications using DockerBuilding and maintaining infrastructure-as-code using Terraform across cloud platformsDeveloping and optimizing CI/CD pipelines using tools like Jenkins and GitLabAutomating infrastructure provisioning, monitoring and incident responseCollaborating with development and operations teams to improve deployment processes and system reliabilityImplementing logging, monitoring and alerting solutions to maintain system healthMentoring team members on DevOps best practices and cloud-native technologies What You Could Bring Most roles of this type require the following: Must-have 5–10 years of professional DevOps or cloud infrastructure experienceStrong hands-on experience with Kubernetes and Docker containerizationProficiency with Terraform or equivalent infrastructure-as-code toolsDemonstrated experience building and managing CI/CD pipelinesWorking knowledge of at least one major cloud platform (AWS, Azure or GCP)Bachelor's degree in Information Technology or related fieldAuthorization to work in the United States Nice-to-have AWS Certified DevOps Engineer, Certified Kubernetes Administrator (CKA), or HashiCorp Certified: Terraform AssociateDocker Certified Associate or Jenkins Certified EngineerExperience with monitoring and observability platformsFamiliarity with cloud cost optimization practices What Roles Of This Type Could Offer Most roles of this type offer the following, dependent on the industry and seniority of the role: Opportunity to work with modern cloud technologies and containerization practicesExposure to complex infrastructure challenges and scalability problemsPotential to influence deployment processes and operational standardsContract flexibility and competitive daily ratesRemote work flexibility and collaborative team environmentProfessional development opportunities in cloud certifications and DevOps methodologies About Specialist Staffing Group We are a specialist staffing organization committed to connecting talented professionals with meaningful contract and permanent opportunities. We work with leading organizations across industries to build high-performing teams and support career growth through curated placements and industry expertise. How To Register Interest If you are interested in being added to our database to be considered for future opportunities, registering is quick and easy. No cover letter required. We will be in touch when we are instructed on these roles to discuss the next step in your career. Please note that the content of this advert does not represent a live vacancy or any guarantee of future vacancies, and by responding to this advert you agree to us adding your details to our database for future opportunities.