Offer summary

Qualifications:

At least 12 years of experience in automation and managing automated deployment pipelines., Hands-on experience with CI/CD tools like Azure DevOps and Terraform., Strong communication skills and a proven ability to work in a team environment., Experience with application containerization and programming in languages such as Java or Python..

Key responsabilities:

Support applications deployed to AWS as part of the Application Modernization Initiative.

Engage with DevOps teams to provide CI/CD support and ensure proper deployment information.

Work with Infrastructure/Cloud Services to configure software stacks and transition knowledge to operations.

Document processes and collaborate with project managers to determine timelines and tasks.

Job description

Title: APPMOD Senior DevOps Engineer
Location: Remote, NY
Duration: 1 Year

Job Descrription:

The successful candidate will serve as a Senior DevOps Engineer reporting to the Applications division.
This position is responsible for supporting applications deployed to AWS that were part of the Application Modernization Initiative.
The successful candidate will work with appropriate Infrastructure/Cloud Services, Development, and Operation teams to help maintain and provision appropriate resources needed for to operate applications in AWS using Azure DevOps Pipelines and configure necessary Cloud components to improve site reliability and scalability.
When required, Senior DevOps Engineer works closely with other leads in the Applications division in delivering operational enhancements to applications in a timely fashion and adhering to the standards and processes with emphasis on code quality and security guidelines.

SCOPE OF SERVICES:
TASKS:
• Engaging with the DevOps teams to provide CI/CD support input for the maintenance of existing applications.
• Ensure deliverables from the development teams have proper information for deployment.
• Working with Infrastructure/Cloud Services team to configure software stacks and required components in the Cloud environment and transition knowledge to operation team.
• Working closely with operation teams; apply best practices in cloud using the AWS Operational Excellence pillar.
• Build observability in the cloud using all kinds of SRE (site reliability engineering) tools to improve site reliability and scalability.
• Clear and thoroughly document all required process and information in technical design document.
• Working with Operational and Project Managers to determine timelines and project tasks.

MANDATORY SKILLS/EXPERIENCE
Note: Candidates who do not have the mandatory skills will not be considered.

• At least 12 years of experience in automation, focusing on designing, implementing, and managing automated deployment pipelines and build/release processes.
• Hands-on experience with CI/CD tools such as Azure DevOps Repos and Pipelines, Terraform, Artifactory, etc.
• Hands-on experience with the operations of AWS ECS Faregate, RDS, Secrets manager, CloudFormation, etc.
• Strong oral and written communications skills.
• Self-motivated, must be a proven team player.
• Knowledge of network protocols, infrastructure automation and orchestration.
• Hands-on experience with configuration management.
• Documenting appropriate DevOps processes as per client methodologies.
• Hands-on experience with application containerization.
• Experience developing code in at least one programming language such as Java, Perl, Bash, PowerShell, Python.
• Experience building highly automated infrastructures; and administering operating systems

DESIRABLE SKILLS/EXPERIENCE:
• Experience implementing cloud-based monitoring and analytics tools such as AWS X-Ray, CloudWatch, Elastic Search.
• Experience with implementing and automating security controls, governance processes, and compliance validation.
• Solid understanding of modern development and operations processes and methodologies

Required profile