DevOps Engineer

## About the Role AEG is seeking a Systems Engineer (DevOps) to support a Managed DevOps team in designing, building, deploying, and maintaining cloud infrastructure and automation solutions. This Engineer 2 role focuses on cloud infrastructure, automation, security, CI/CD, and operational excellence while solving complex technical and business problems. The successful candidate will serve as a subject matter expert on complex technical assignments, collaborate with stakeholders to understand customer needs, and deliver reliable solutions aligned with customer and product requirements. The role requires hands-on experience with AWS and/or Microsoft Azure, infrastructure as code, CI/CD pipelines, scripting, Linux, troubleshooting, and security-focused engineering practices. ## Key Responsibilities * Serve as a subject matter expert and represent the team on complex technical assignments.* Gather requirements and evaluate technology effectiveness through testing, research, and analysis.* Design, build, deploy, and maintain infrastructure in AWS and/or Microsoft Azure environments.* Develop and support CI/CD pipelines using tools such as Jenkins, Bitbucket, Maven, and Gradle.* Implement infrastructure as code using Terraform and HCL.* Create and maintain automation scripts using Groovy, Linux shell scripting, and/or Python.* Identify and implement improvements that increase team efficiency and delivery quality.* Ensure infrastructure solutions meet security, compliance, performance, and cost requirements.* Troubleshoot technical issues and perform root cause analysis.* Drive issues toward timely resolution.* Collaborate with stakeholders to understand customer needs and deliver solutions aligned with expectations.* Incorporate security considerations into technical decisions and daily responsibilities.* Support continuous improvement of cloud infrastructure, automation, and DevOps practices. ## Required Qualifications * Authorization to work in the United States without current or future sponsorship requirements.* 3+ years of related experience.* Experience with CI/CD pipelines and related tools, including Jenkins, Bitbucket, Maven, and/or Gradle.* Experience with scripting languages such as Groovy, Linux shell, and/or Python.* Hands-on experience with infrastructure as code tools, including Terraform and HCL.* Experience building and maintaining infrastructure in AWS and/or Azure.* Working knowledge of Linux user interfaces and command-line tools.* Strong problem-solving skills, including the ability to triage issues and determine root cause.* Excellent communication skills.* Commitment to incorporating security into technical decisions and daily work. ## Preferred Qualifications * Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Computer Information Systems, Management Information Systems, or a related field.* Experience managing web application platforms such as Java environments running on Tomcat, WebSphere, or JBoss.* AWS or Azure cloud certifications.* Knowledge of content management systems such as Adobe Experience Manager or Drupal.* Familiarity with open-source automation tools such as Chef or Ansible.* General understanding of DNS, firewalls, routing, and certificate management. ## Skills & Competencies * DevOps* Cloud infrastructure* AWS* Microsoft Azure* Infrastructure as Code (IaC)* Terraform* HCL* CI/CD* Jenkins* Bitbucket* Maven* Gradle* Groovy* Linux shell scripting* Python* Linux command-line tools* Automation* Cloud operations* Troubleshooting* Root cause analysis* Problem-solving* Security* Compliance* Performance optimization* Cost optimization* Technical research and analysis* Requirements gathering* Stakeholder collaboration* Customer-focused solution delivery* Operational excellence ## Education & Experience **Education** * Preferred: Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Computer Information Systems, Management Information Systems, or a related field.* A degree is not listed as a required qualification. **Experience** * 3+ years of related experience required.* Hands-on AWS and/or Azure infrastructure experience required.* CI/CD pipeline experience required.* Infrastructure as code experience with Terraform and HCL required.* Scripting experience with Groovy, Linux shell, and/or Python required. ## Work Arrangement & Schedule * **Location:** Saint Louis, MO, US* **Work Arrangement:** Onsite* **Employment Type:** Not specified in the source job description.* **Schedule:** Specific working hours and shift are not stated.* **Travel:** Not specified in the source job description. ## Compensation & Benefits * Compensation is not specified in the source job description.* The role offers opportunities to develop technical skills in cloud infrastructure, automation, and DevOps best practices within a dynamic team environment. ## Compliance / Additional Information Candidates must be authorized to work in the United States without current or future sponsorship requirements. Security is an integral part of the role, and candidates are expected to incorporate security considerations into technical decisions and daily work. Infrastructure solutions must also address applicable security, compliance, performance, and cost requirements.