Lead AWS DevOps Engineer

We have an immediate long-term opportunity with one of our prime clients for a position of Lead AWS DevOps Engineer work in Plano, TX on Hybrid basis.

Must haves:

They would like for this additional person to come in with more  of a “lead” or “architect mindset” experience.

• GitLab to build CI/CD process :
• (External Secrets Operator (Kubernetes):
• Proficient in Secrets management tools such as AWS Secrets Manager OR HashiCorp Vault – Anyone.
• ArgoCD

Position Overview: We are looking for an experienced Senior DevOps Engineer with a strong background in AWS to design, implement, and maintain our cloud infrastructure and deployment pipelines. The ideal candidate will have a deep understanding of cloud computing principles, infrastructure as code (IaC), and automation techniques. You will work closely with cross-functional teams to streamline our development and deployment processes, ensuring optimal performance, scalability, and reliability of our systems.

Responsibilities:

• Design, implement, and manage cloud infrastructure on AWS, ensuring high availability, scalability, and security.
• Develop and maintain CI/CD pipelines to automate build, test, and deployment processes.
• Implement infrastructure as code (IaC) using tools such as Terraform or CloudFormation to provision and manage resources.
• Configure and manage container orchestration platforms like Kubernetes for containerized applications.
• Deep understanding of core DevOps practices (Configuration Management, Continuous Integration, Infrastructure as Code, Continuous Delivery, Continuous Deployment, Continuous Monitoring)
• Monitor system performance and reliability, proactively identifying and addressing issues to ensure uninterrupted service.
• Collaborate with development teams to optimize application architecture for cloud deployment.
• Implement and maintain security best practices, including IAM policies, encryption, and network security.
• Troubleshoot infrastructure and deployment issues, providing timely resolution and root cause analysis.
• Stay updated on emerging technologies and best practices in DevOps and cloud computing, recommending improvements to enhance our infrastructure and processes.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in computer science, Engineering, or related field.
• 8+ years of experience in DevOps, with a focus on cloud technologies.
• Strong proficiency in AWS services such as EKS,EC2, S3, RDS, Lambda, and VPC.
• Experience with containerization technologies such as Docker and container orchestration platforms like Kubernetes.
• Proficiency in scripting languages.
• Solid understanding of networking concepts and protocols.
• Experience with CI/CD tools such as Jenkins, GitLab CI/CD, ArgoCD or AWS CodePipeline.
• Familiarity with infrastructure as code (IaC) tools such as Terraform or AWS CloudFormation.
• Proficient in Secrets management tools such as AWS Secrets Manager and HashiCorp Vault
• Excellent problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to work effectively in a cross-functional team environment.