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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Senior DevOps Engineer - **Company:** Drum Associates - **Location:** Denville, NJ, United States - **Experience:** Expert - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Artificial Intelligence, Amazon Web Services, Microsoft Azure, Bash Shell, BigQuery, Cloud Computing, Cloud Engineering, Cloud Storage, DevOps, Monitoring of Systems, Identity and Access Management, Python (Programming Language), Windows PowerShell, SQL Databases, Web Services, Datadog, Google Cloud, Cloud Platform System, GitHub Copilot, Amazon Virtual Private Cloud (VPC), Claude, Google Gemini, Restful APIs, Terraform, Mulesoft - **Published:** October 2, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.disabledperson.com/jobs/75657741-senior-devops-engineer ## About the Role * Strong hands-on experience in DevOps, Cloud Engineering, Platform Engineering, Infrastructure Engineering, or a similar role * Strong experience with a major cloud platform such as GCP, AWS, or Azure * Hands-on experience with Terraform and Infrastructure as Code * Experience building, maintaining, and troubleshooting CI/CD pipelines * Strong scripting and automation experience using Python, PowerShell, Bash, or similar languages * Experience troubleshooting complex production environments and performing root-cause analysis * Understanding of cloud networking, infrastructure, security, and operational best practices * Ability to work through unfamiliar systems and environments where documentation may be incomplete * Strong communication skills with the ability to explain technical concepts to both technical and nontechnical stakeholders * Experience mentoring engineers, reviewing technical work, or serving as a senior technical resource * Ability to balance modernization with the processes and controls required within an established organization Preferred Experience * Hands-on experience with Google Cloud Platform * Experience with GCP technologies such as VPC, Compute Engine, Cloud Run, Cloud Functions, Cloud SQL, AlloyDB, BigQuery, Cloud Storage, Cloud Identity, Secret Manager, and Certificate Authority * Experience with Azure DevOps * Monitoring and observability experience with Datadog or similar platforms * Experience with REST APIs, web services, SQL, and integration technologies * Familiarity with MuleSoft * Understanding of ITIL change, release, and problem-management practices * Experience using AI development tools such as GitHub Copilot, Claude, or Gemini * Experience working within healthcare, insurance, financial services, or another regulated industry ## Description Our client is seeking a Senior DevOps Engineer to join its Information Services team during a significant period of cloud modernization. The organization is currently progressing through a large-scale migration to Google Cloud Platform (GCP), creating an opportunity for an experienced DevOps professional to help shape its future cloud and infrastructure environment. This is a hands-on senior engineering role for someone who brings strong technical depth while also serving as a trusted resource to the broader team. The ideal candidate will be comfortable building and improving cloud infrastructure, automating processes, troubleshooting complex production issues, reviewing technical work, and mentoring other engineers. What You'll Do * Build, maintain, and improve cloud infrastructure and DevOps processes * Support the organization's ongoing migration and modernization within Google Cloud Platform * Develop and maintain Infrastructure as Code using Terraform * Build, manage, and troubleshoot CI/CD pipelines, including Azure DevOps * Develop automation and scripting solutions using Python, PowerShell, Bash, or similar technologies * Troubleshoot complex production and infrastructure issues and perform root-cause analysis * Help improve monitoring, observability, reliability, and operational processes * Review technical work and help establish engineering standards and best practices * Mentor junior and mid-level engineers and promote knowledge sharing across the team * Improve technical documentation and reduce reliance on tribal knowledge * Partner cross-functionally with Security, Infrastructure, Development, Product, and other technology teams * Evaluate existing processes and recommend practical opportunities for modernization and automation * Work effectively within a regulated environment where security, controls, approvals, and thoughtful change management are important ## Related Videos - [Shipping Faster with Less: Render on Cloud Hosting, AI Workloads, and the Future of DevOps](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1894-shipping-faster-with-less-render-on-cloud-hosting-ai-workloads-and-the-future-of-devops) - [The Memory Leak That Ate Our Cluster: A Postmortem](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/2057-the-memory-leak-that-ate-our-cluster-a-postmortem) - [Shifting Stress to Progress— Understanding DevOps to do DevOps Better](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/268-shifting-stress-to-progress-understanding-devops-to-do-devops-better) - [Claude, MCP and n8n, or: How to Automate Your Day with AI-powered Workflows](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/2043-claude-mcp-and-n8n-or-how-to-automate-your-day-with-ai-powered-workflows) - [We adopted DevOps and are Cloud-native, Now What?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/485-we-adopted-devops-and-are-cloud-native-now-what) - [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) ## Related Articles - [Highest Paying Tech Companies for Developers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/220-highest-paying-tech-companies-for-developers) - [DevOps Engineer Salary [2023]](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/203-devops-engineer-salary-2023) - [What Are The Top Skills Required For Azure Developers?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/77-what-are-the-top-skills-required-for-azure-developers) - [How We Built a Worry-Free System That Runs for 10+ Years – And What We’d Do Again](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/751-how-we-built-a-worry-free-system-that-runs-for-10-years-and-what-we-d-do-again) - [What’s the Difference between a Junior, Mid, and Senior Developer?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/238-what-s-the-difference-between-a-junior-mid-and-senior-developer) - [7 Cloud Computing Trends Coming in 2025 for Developers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/412-7-cloud-computing-trends-coming-in-2025-for-developers)