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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # DevOps/AWS Platform Engineer - **Company:** Robert Half - **Location:** West Des Moines, IA, United States - **Experience:** Expert - **Contract:** Temporary contract - **Skills:** Artificial Intelligence, Amazon Web Services, Automation of Tests, Microsoft Azure, Bash Shell, Ubuntu (Operating System), Cloud Computing, Configuration Management, System Configuration, Continuous Integration, DevOps, Programming Tools, Github, Identity and Access Management, Python (Programming Language), Software Tools, Data Logging, Scripting, Software Modules, Load Balancing, Cloud Platform System, Delivery Pipeline, Containerization, Deployment Automation, AWS Fargate, Terraform - **Published:** July 11, 2026 - **Apply:** https://dejobs.org/x/x/5F3064D3BDE84809B9BAD57EF045B713/job/ ## About the Role * Produce validation evidence for migrated capabilities using the existing evaluation framework and prepare concise handoff documentation for internal engineering teams. Requirements * 7+ years of experience in platform engineering, DevOps, or cloud infrastructure with strong hands-on depth in AWS services and architecture. * Solid working knowledge of AWS container platforms, including Fargate, task and service configuration, networking, IAM roles, logging, and troubleshooting deployment behavior. * Advanced Terraform experience, including provider transitions, reusable module development, and remote-state configuration. * Practical CI/CD expertise with GitHub Actions, especially reusable workflows, environment management, and deployment automation for AWS-hosted applications. * Strong scripting ability in Bash and Python for automation, tooling updates, and operational support tasks. * Experience working with containerized platforms and cloud environments such as AWS and Azure, with the ability to translate existing patterns into new target architectures. * Comfort reviewing and modifying technical repositories that include infrastructure code, automation scripts, workflow definitions, and engineering documentation. * Familiarity with AI-assisted engineering tools, including Claude or similar platforms, is highly desirable. Technology Doesn't Change the World, People Do.® ## Description * Redesign container build and publication processes so application images can be delivered through Amazon ECR and GitHub package repositories in alignment with target platform needs. * Rework deployment automation to support containerized workloads on AWS Fargate, including service definitions, networking, permissions, logging, load balancing, and release verification using existing GitHub Actions workflows. * Replace Azure-based identity and access patterns with AWS-native role design and federated access models integrated with organizational authentication groups. * Transition secrets and configuration management to AWS services such as Secrets Manager and Parameter Store to support secure runtime access. * Convert Terraform configurations from Azure-focused implementations to AWS-based infrastructure modules, including updates to providers, reusable components, and remote state management. * Update GitHub Actions pipelines, runners, and reusable workflows to align with the target GitHub organization and AWS account trust relationships. * Create and refine deployment pipelines that enable reusable delivery into AWS Fargate environments for the applications and tools supported by this platform. * Adapt scripts, instructions, and developer tooling so they operate consistently inside Ubuntu-based Coder workspaces, including environment setup, credentials handling, and workflow expectations. * Use AI-assisted coding tools to speed implementation, while independently inspecting, testing, and validating every change before release. ## Related Videos - [From DevOps to Scaled DevOps: How We’re Rebuilding Continuous Delivery as a Platform](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/100018-from-devops-to-scaled-devops-how-we-re-rebuilding-continuous-delivery-as-a-platform) - [Innovating Developer Tools with AI: Insights from GitHub Next](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1268-innovating-developer-tools-with-ai-insights-from-github-next) - [JavaScript? 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