Lead DevOps Engineer - OH (Pref), NC, TX

About the role

We are seeking a hands-on Platform Engineer to design, build, and operate scalable, cloud-native platforms that enable secure and efficient application delivery. This role focuses on Kubernetes and OpenShift platforms, GitOps-driven CI/CD workflows, and automation. The ideal candidate is passionate about developer enablement, infrastructure as code, and building resilient, self-service platforms using modern automation and cloud technologies.

Responsibilities

• Configure and support Java application build automation using Maven and Gradle.
• Design, build, and operate scalable cloud-native platform solutions.
• Support Kubernetes and OpenShift-based application delivery environments.
• Enable and enhance GitOps-driven deployment workflows using GitHub Actions.
• Support Python application build, CICD, and deployment processes.
• Develop and support deployment automation and orchestration using Harness.
• Implement Infrastructure-as-Code practices and support automation across OpenShift, Azure, and Google Cloud Platform (GCP).
• Implement CI/CD quality gates, including hard and soft controls, to meet governance and audit requirements.
• Develop automation and tooling using Python to improve pipeline monitoring, visibility, and troubleshooting.
• Collaborate with developers, architects, and security teams to support developer self-service capabilities.

Requirements

• Experience: 5+ years of Software Engineering, DevOps, or Platform Engineering experience.
• Technical Skills: Strong expertise with GitHub Actions and GitOps-based CI/CD pipelines. Experience with Java build tools (Maven and/or Gradle). Experience with a deployment tool, preferably Harness. Strong experience with Kubernetes/OpenShift (OCP) and cloud-native environments. Experience with Python builds and CICD. Experience working in a large-scale regulated industry with exposure to governance controls and audits.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with automation frameworks such as Ansible or Terraform.
• Exposure to AI agentic frameworks.
• Experience with Azure and GCP.
• A Kubernetes or DevOps certification.
• A Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or Computer Science.

Benefits

Everforth Apex offers a range of supplemental benefits, including medical, dental, vision, life, disability, and other insurance plans that offer an optional layer of financial protection. We offer an ESPP (employee stock purchase program) and a 401K program which allows you to contribute typically within 30 days of starting, with a company match after 12 months of tenure. Everforth Apex also offers a HSA (Health Savings Account on the HDHP plan), a SupportLinc Employee Assistance Program (EAP) with up to 8 free counseling sessions, a corporate discount savings program and other discounts. In terms of professional development, Everforth Apex hosts an on-demand training program, provides access to certification prep and a library of technical and leadership courses/books/seminars once you have 6+ months of tenure, and certification discounts and other perks to associations that include CompTIA and IIBA. Everforth Apex has a dedicated customer service team for our Consultants that can address questions around benefits and other resources, as well as a certified Career Coach. You can access a full list of our benefits, programs, support teams and resources within our ‘Welcome Packet’ as well, which an Everforth Apex team member can provide.

Pay

$69 - $74/hr (OT40)

Schedule

Hybrid (3 Days Onsite Required)