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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # DevOps Engineer - Mid Level - **Company:** Sparksoft Corporation - **Location:** Columbia, MD, United States (Remote available) - **Experience:** Experienced - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Java (Programming Language), Agile Methodology, Amazon Web Services, Amazon Elastic Compute Cloud, Amazon S3, JIRA, User Authentication, Backup Devices, Collaborative Software, Computer Networks, Continuous Integration, Relational Databases, Software Debugging, Linux, DevOps, Drupal, Amazon DynamoDB, Github, Monitoring of Systems, Python (Programming Language), Key Management, PostgreSQL, Routing, Node.Js, NoSQL, OpenID, Red Hat Enterprise Linux, Ansible, Security Assertion Markup Language (SAML), Scaled Agile Framework, Amazon Simple Notification Service (SNS), Software Engineering, Datadog, Load Balancing, Okta, System Availability, Reliability of Systems, Amazon Virtual Private Cloud (VPC), Containerization, Kubernetes, Bitbucket, Route53, Functional Programming, Api Gateway, Amazon Simple Queue Service (SQS), Terraform, Splunk, New Relic (SaaS), Devsecops, Serverless Computing, Big Ip, Docker, Jenkins, Microservices - **Published:** July 27, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.indeed.com/viewjob?jk=56c6b337c64eedcc ## About the Role * Strong expertise in AWS cloud infrastructure including EC2, ECS/EKS, Lambda, DynamoDB, SQS, SNS, S3, SES, Route53, EFS, VPC, ELB/NLB, AWS Serverless, AWS KMS, and AWS automation/configuration best practices. * Hands-on experience with F5 BIG-IP (LTM/APM) including configuring load balancing profiles, managing access policies, and writing/debugging iRules. * Proficiency with Infrastructure as Code (IaC) using Terraform and Ansible, including automation and environment provisioning. * Extensive experience with containerization and orchestration, including Docker, Kubernetes, and CI/CD pipelines using Jenkins, GitHub, and Bitbucket. * Strong Linux/RedHat administration skills with the ability to troubleshoot system-level and application-level issues. * Experience with microservices, API gateways and authentication/authorization standards (Okta, OIDC, SAML). * Ability to debug applications built in Java, Node.js, and Python from an infrastructure/DevOps perspective. * Experience working with relational and NoSQL databases, including PostgreSQL, RDBMS platforms, and DynamoDB. * Proficiency with observability and monitoring tools such as Splunk, New Relic, Datadog, AWS DevOps Guru, and AWS Forecast. * Ability to monitor, manage, and optimize system resources and performance. * Strong problem-solving, analytical, and communication skills with the ability to work independently and collaboratively in large enterprise environments. * Experience working in Agile SAFe environments and using collaboration tools such as Jira and Slack. * Self-directed, motivated, and capable of leading or supporting complex technical initiatives. * Candidates must be able to obtain and maintain a Public Trust clearance * Candidates must have lived in the United States 3 out of the past 5 years PREFERRED EXPERIENCE: * Experience in Canary deployments and Blue Green deployments. * Experience with ECS EKS migration. * Familiarity with Drupal, AWS AI and machine learning services such as Amazon Bedrock and SageMaker. * Prior experience supporting federal programs or large enterprise environments is preferred. * AWS certifications (Solutions Architect, SysOps, DevOps Engineer)., * Bachelor's degree in technical field. * 4+ years of application development or infrastructure engineering experience. * 4+ years of DevOps experience in AWS environments. * 4+ years of experience with enterprise monitoring, CI/CD pipelines, and automation tools. * 4+ years of experience supporting complex applications, including performing backups, upgrades, and patches. ## Description * Participate in DevOps initiatives and drive innovative automation and cloud-native solutions to enhance system efficiency, reliability, and scalability. * Collaborate daily within a fast-paced Agile DevOps team and actively participate in all phases of the Agile methodology. * Implement Infrastructure as Code (IaC) using Terraform/Ansible across AWS services. * Foster an automation-driven culture to reduce manual tasks and increase operational efficiency. * Design, develop, and optimize CI/CD pipelines using Jenkins, GitHub, and container-based platforms. * Use F5 LTM/APM to configure traffic routing, access control, and load balancing rules. * Write and troubleshoot F5 iRules for traffic management and integration use cases. * Ensure adherence to all CMS security, compliance, and governance requirements. * Support application operations, participate in the on-call rotation, and ensure high availability and system reliability. * Execute patches, upgrades, deployments, and continuity-of-operations activities across environments. * Maintain comprehensive documentation, including architectural diagrams, operational runbooks, and technical procedures. * Engage with architects and product teams to understand functional challenges, prototype new ideas and technologies, and help create innovative solutions. * Participate in defining project timelines and support the implementation of design specifications, system flow diagrams, documentation, testing, and ongoing application support. * Translate business and functional requirements into technical specifications and implement solutions that align with architectural and program objectives. * Implement best practices in DevSecOps, automation, performance engineering, and operational excellence. ## Related Videos - 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