Remote (PA based and EST timezone candidates preferred)
Contract | 40 hours/week
About the Role
We are seeking a DevOps Engineer to support and enhance AWS and on-prem environments in a hands-on infrastructure and deployment-focused role. This position supports large-scale web and backend applications, with a strong emphasis on AWS infrastructure, Jenkins-based deployments, Docker containerization, web server configuration, automation, and system performance.
Key Responsibilities
Create, modify, and support AWS infrastructure, including EC2, S3, Lambda, APIs, and related services
Script and maintain Jenkins jobs to support code deployments and remote service management
Configure and support Apache and Nginx web servers
Build and manage Docker containers to support development and vendor needs
Support containerized environments and orchestration tools such as Kubernetes or ECS
Automate infrastructure and operational workflows using Bash and Python
Support application deployment and operations across AWS and on-prem environments in Linux, with Windows experience as a plus
Monitor systems and applications using tools such as CloudWatch, Splunk, New Relic, or similar platforms
Perform system trend analysis, capacity planning, threshold testing, and performance tuning
Troubleshoot production and infrastructure issues in collaboration with internal teams, on-call staff, and vendors
Participate in on-call rotation and incident response
Recommend improvements related to infrastructure, performance, security, and technology lifecycle planning
Prepare technical documentation and formal change implementation plans
Mentor junior team members and contribute to team knowledge sharing
Required Qualifications
3–5+ years of experience in DevOps, Systems Engineering, or related infrastructure engineering roles
Strong hands-on experience with AWS
Strong Linux system administration experience
Experience scripting with Bash and/or Python
Experience with Jenkins or similar CI/CD tools
Experience building and managing Docker containers
Experience configuring Apache and/or Nginx web servers
Experience with infrastructure as code tools such as Terraform, CloudFormation, Ansible, or Puppet
Experience with Git-based version control tools such as Git, Bitbucket, or Stash
Working knowledge of networking fundamentals, including load balancing, firewall rules, and certificates
Ability to work effectively across multidisciplinary technical teams
Preferred Qualifications
AWS Certification
Experience with Windows administration
Experience with Kubernetes or ECS
Experience with monitoring/logging tools such as Splunk, New Relic, CloudWatch, or SCOM
Experience supporting MySQL, MariaDB, PostgreSQL, or MongoDB
Familiarity with Jira, ServiceNow, Redmine, Slack, or WebEx Teams
Bachelor’s degree or equivalent relevant experience
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