DevOps Engineer (Automation & Middleware)

Location: Oakland, CA (onsite) – 1-year contract

About the role

We are seeking a Senior DevOps Engineer with strong hands-on experience in DevOps tools, CI/CD automation, and scripting, along with solid expertise in middleware platforms such as WebLogic and JBoss. The ideal candidate will drive automation initiatives, streamline deployment processes, and support enterprise-grade middleware environments.

Responsibilities

• Design and implement CI/CD pipelines using GitHub Actions and YAML-based workflows.
• Develop and maintain automation frameworks and reusable workflows to improve deployment efficiency.
• Build and maintain scripts (Shell, Bash, Python, YAML, PowerShell) for automation and operational tasks.
• Manage and support middleware platforms including WebLogic 12c / 14c and JBoss 7.4 / 8.1.
• Automate application deployments, patching, and environment provisioning across middleware environments.
• Troubleshoot and resolve build, deployment, and infrastructure issues.
• Collaborate with development and QA teams to ensure smooth integration and release processes.
• Ensure adherence to security, compliance, and DevOps best practices.

Requirements

• Strong experience with DevOps tools and automation: GitHub Actions, YAML scripting and workflow design.
• Strong scripting expertise (mandatory): Shell / Bash / YAML, Python or PowerShell.
• Hands-on experience with middleware technologies: WebLogic 12c / 14c, JBoss 7.4 / 8.1.
• Solid understanding of CI/CD, release management, and automation practices.
• Experience troubleshooting pipeline failures and deployment issues.

Preferred Skills

• Exposure to Azure Cloud (AKS, App Services, or Azure DevOps).
• Experience with containerization and orchestration (Docker, Kubernetes).
• Familiarity with infrastructure automation tools (Terraform, ARM templates).