AWS Senior DevOps Engineer - Fast Hire

Job Description:
We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Senior DevOps Engineer to join our dynamic team on a 12-month contract basis. The successful candidate will play a critical role in enhancing our infrastructure and optimizing our software development processes. This position involves designing, building, and maintaining CI/CD pipelines, automating workflows, and implementing containerization solutions to ensure smooth and efficient operations.
Key Responsibilities:

• Design and Implement CI/CD Pipelines: Develop and maintain robust continuous integration and continuous deployment (CI/CD) pipelines to facilitate seamless code integration and deployment processes.
• Automation: Identify opportunities for automation within the development and deployment lifecycle. Implement tools and scripts to automate repetitive tasks, improve system reliability, and enhance productivity.
• Containerization: Design, build, and manage containerization solutions using Docker, Kubernetes, or similar technologies to ensure consistent and scalable application deployment.
• Infrastructure as Code: Utilize infrastructure as code (IaC) tools such as Terraform, Ansible, or CloudFormation to manage and provision infrastructure in a repeatable and efficient manner.
• Collaboration: Work closely with development, QA, and operations teams to ensure alignment and facilitate smooth collaboration across all stages of the software development lifecycle.
• Monitoring and Logging: Implement and manage monitoring and logging solutions to ensure system health, performance, and security. Use tools like Prometheus, Grafana, ELK Stack, or equivalent.
• Security: Integrate security best practices into the CI/CD pipelines and infrastructure to safeguard against vulnerabilities and ensure compliance with industry standards.
• Troubleshooting and Support: Provide expert troubleshooting and support for infrastructure-related issues, ensuring minimal downtime and optimal performance.

Qualifications:

• Experience: At least 5+ years of experience in a DevOps role with a proven track record of building and managing CI/CD pipelines, automation, and containerization.
• Technical Skills: Proficiency in tools and technologies such as Jenkins, GitLab CI, Docker, Kubernetes, Terraform, Ansible, AWS, Azure, or GCP.
• Scripting and Programming: Strong scripting and programming skills in languages such as Python, Bash, or Go.
• Cloud Platforms: Hands-on experience with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP) and their respective services.
• Problem-Solving: Excellent problem-solving skills with the ability to think critically and troubleshoot complex issues.
• Communication: Strong communication skills with the ability to effectively collaborate with cross-functional teams.
• Certifications: Relevant certifications (e.g., AWS Certified DevOps Engineer, Certified Kubernetes Administrator) are a plus.