senior cloud/devops engineer

$156,000 - $158,080/Yr

Randstad - Merrimack, NH

Full-time - Senior

Merrimack, NH

Administrative and Support Services

About the position

The Senior Cloud/DevOps Engineer role at Randstad US is focused on leveraging cloud technologies and DevOps practices to enhance automation and infrastructure management. The position requires a strong background in Kubernetes, GitHub, and Python scripting, with an emphasis on implementing Infrastructure as Code (IaC) and utilizing industry-standard monitoring tools. This contract position is ideal for experienced professionals looking to contribute to cloud-based projects in a collaborative environment.

Responsibilities

• Experience in GitHub administration, including repository and user management.
• Hands on experience creating and implementing applications with 2 or more programming languages (Python, Java, Groovy, Go etc.).
• Proficiency in scripting with Python and/or Shell for automating tasks.
• In-depth knowledge of GitHub Actions for CI/CD pipelines.
• Deep understanding of industry standard monitoring tools like Splunk or DataDog.
• Understanding and practical experience with implementing Infrastructure as Code (IaC) preferably using Terraform or an equivalent tool.
• Experience with Software Security Scanning (SAST or SCA) tools, such as Mend.
• Experienced with containerization technologies such as Docker and Kubernetes.
• Expertise in Helm deployment strategies and management.
• Background in AWS & Azure cloud services and system operations.
• Very technical aptitude to learn and passionate about new technologies and cloud trends.
• Ability to work independently as well as part of a team.
• Communication skills and ability to document technical processes.
• Excellent problem-solving abilities and a proactive approach to identifying issues and presenting solutions.
• Experience and willingness to work in globally distributed teams.

Requirements

• Minimum 8 years of experience in relevant fields.
• Bachelor's degree in a related discipline.

Nice-to-haves

• Skills in Terraform.

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits package including health insurance, incentive and recognition program, and 401K contribution.