Senior DevOps Engineer

STAFFED4U LLC
Columbia, United States of America
3 days ago

Role details

Contract type
Permanent contract
Employment type
Full-time (> 32 hours)
Working hours
Regular working hours
Languages
English
Experience level
Senior

Job location

Columbia, United States of America

Tech stack

Amazon Web Services (AWS)
Cloud Computing
Cloud Engineering
Continuous Integration
DevOps
Programming Tools
Python
Linux System Administration
Software Engineering
Openapi
Data Logging
Scripting (Bash/Python/Go/Ruby)
Cloud Platform System
Spring Cloud
Delivery Pipeline
Reliability of Systems
Infrastructure as Code (IaC)
Gitlab
GIT
Containerization
Kubernetes
Infrastructure Automation Frameworks
Terraform
Docker

Job description

The selected candidate will support the design, implementation, and maintenance of cloud-native infrastructure and automated software delivery pipelines within a secure, mission-focused environment. This role requires a proactive DevOps Engineer capable of bridging development and operations to enable scalable, resilient systems and efficient deployment workflows.

The position emphasizes infrastructure automation, continuous integration and delivery, and collaboration with development teams to enhance system reliability and developer productivity., Infrastructure Automation

  • Design, implement, and maintain Infrastructure as Code (IaC) solutions using Terraform
  • Develop scalable, modular, and maintainable infrastructure architectures
  • Manage infrastructure lifecycle, including provisioning, updates, and decommissioning

Pipeline Engineering

  • Architect, implement, and optimize CI/CD pipelines using Git-based platforms (e.g., GitLab)
  • Ensure pipelines are secure, efficient, and support rapid, reliable software delivery
  • Troubleshoot and resolve pipeline performance and reliability issues

Cloud-Native Operations

  • Deploy, manage, and scale cloud-native applications and environments
  • Support containerized workloads using technologies such as Docker and Kubernetes
  • Maintain system performance, availability, and security within cloud environments

Developer Enablement

  • Collaborate with software engineering teams to streamline deployment processes
  • Identify and resolve bottlenecks in development and release workflows
  • Promote and enforce DevOps best practices and operational standards, * This position requires work to be performed on-site in a secure environment
  • Candidates must maintain an active security clearance
  • U.S. citizenship may be required based on contract requirements

Requirements

  • Minimum of 12 years of relevant professional experience, or equivalent combination of education and experience
  • Bachelor's degree in a technical discipline (or additional experience in lieu of degree)
  • Demonstrated experience designing and managing production-grade infrastructure using Terraform, including:
  • State management
  • Modular architecture design
  • Extensive experience building and maintaining CI/CD pipelines using Git-based platforms (e.g., GitLab)
  • Strong knowledge of cloud-native technologies, including:
  • Containerization (Docker)
  • Orchestration (Kubernetes)
  • Cloud platforms (e.g., AWS or equivalent)
  • Solid understanding of Linux systems administration
  • Experience with cloud networking and security principles, * Experience working with OpenAPI specifications and generating or managing SDKs
  • Proficiency in Python for scripting, automation, or tool development
  • Experience building internal developer tools or automation frameworks
  • Familiarity with observability practices, including monitoring, logging, and alerting systems

Desired Attributes

  • Ability to operate effectively in a secure, mission-driven environment
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
  • Effective communication and collaboration across technical teams
  • High level of ownership and accountability
  • Commitment to system reliability, scalability, and security

Benefits & conditions

  • Highly competitive base salary
  • Performance-based bonus opportunities
  • Employee referral bonus program (up to $10,000 per referral)
  • 401(k) and Roth retirement plans with up to 10% profit-sharing contribution

Paid Time Off & Leave

  • 25 days of paid time off annually
  • PTO buy-back program
  • 11 paid holidays annually (with flexible scheduling options)
  • 3 additional paid site closure days per year
  • Paid bereavement leave
  • Paid parental leave:
  • 8 weeks childbirth leave for birthing parent
  • 4 weeks bonding leave for all parents (birth or adoption)

Health & Insurance

  • 100% employer-paid medical, dental, and vision coverage for employees and eligible dependents
  • Health Savings Account (HSA) and Flexible Spending Accounts (medical, dependent care, limited purpose)
  • Company-paid basic life insurance
  • Short-term and long-term disability coverage

Education & Professional Development

  • Unlimited company-funded training courses and industry conferences
  • Education assistance and continuing education support
  • Up to 5 paid training days per year

Additional Benefits

  • Company-provided apparel
  • Regular company-sponsored events, including family-friendly gatherings and social events
  • Annual holiday celebration

Benefits are subject to change based on contract and organizational policies.

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