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 is focused on leveraging Kubernetes and automation tools to enhance cloud infrastructure and deployment processes. The position requires a strong background in GitHub, Python scripting, and experience with containerization technologies. The engineer will be responsible for implementing Infrastructure as Code (IaC) and ensuring software security through various scanning tools. This contract position is ideal for someone with a deep understanding of cloud services and a passion for new technologies.

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 a related field.
• Bachelor's degree in a relevant discipline.
• Experience with Kubernetes and DevOps practices.
• Proficiency in Python scripting and automation.
• Familiarity with GitHub Actions and CI/CD pipelines.
• Knowledge of monitoring tools like Splunk or DataDog.
• Experience with Infrastructure as Code (IaC) tools, preferably Terraform.
• Experience with Software Security Scanning tools.

Nice-to-haves

• Skills in Terraform.
• Experience with additional programming languages such as Java, Groovy, or Go.

Benefits

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