DevOps Engineer III

Job#: 3020597

Job Description:

Job Title: DevOps Engineer III

Location: Remote (EST)

Pay: $55-$65

Length: 3 months

Job Description

Critical Deliverables

• Configuration of DevOps pipelines to support code migration and deployment processes.
• Creation and management of deployment packages across all environments.
• Development of rollback and contingency plans for release activities.
• Documentation of DevOps workflows, environment configurations, and operational procedures.

Required Expertise

• Experience with Salesforce DevOps tools such as Salesforce CLI and Visual Studio Code.
• Strong understanding of CI/CD pipelines and deployment methodologies.
• Familiarity with version control systems, particularly Git.
• Ability to manage metadata deployments and resolve merge or deployment conflicts.

Responsibilities

Infrastructure & Operations

• Build and maintain production infrastructure and supporting services.
• Ensure infrastructure security and adherence to best practices.
• Troubleshoot and resolve production issues in a timely manner.
• Develop and maintain processes, tools, and documentation that support production operations.
• Participate in evaluating new software, hardware, and infrastructure solutions.

Automation & Development

• Utilize scripting languages (e.g., Go, Java, Python, Perl, Shell) to automate tasks, generate reports, and build internal tools.
• Support continuous integration and continuous delivery workflows.
• Apply automation skills using tools such as Chef, Puppet, Ansible, or SaltStack.
• Work with technologies such as PHP, Go, Python, Scala, Ruby, JavaScript, Memcached, LAMP, NGINX, Node.js, NoSQL databases, and Varnish.

Systems Engineering

• Apply knowledge of software development methodologies including profiling, regression testing, continuous integration, and automated deployments.
• Contribute as a systems engineer or software developer within LAMP or similar environments.
• Support high-availability, high-performance, open-source web technologies.
• Work with cloud platforms, open-source databases, and caching layers.
• Automate infrastructure provisioning in AWS using tools such as Ansible, Packer, and Terraform.

Distributed Systems & Modern Platforms

• Work with distributed systems and related technologies including DFS, Kubernetes, Swarm, Mesosphere, Docker, service discovery tools, container orchestration, and microservices.
• Engage with technologies such as Consul, Vault, Apache, Spark, Hadoop, CLI tools, and APIs.

Qualifications / Education

• Degree in a related field or equivalent professional experience.
• Experience with scripting and software development.
• Familiarity with open-source monitoring and alerting systems.
• Experience working with web applications.
• Knowledge of IP networking and load-balancing technologies.
• Experience with systems automation.
• Exposure to big data systems and distributed computing environments.

EEO Employer

Apex Systems is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate or allow discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or related medical conditions), age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, genetic information, registered domestic partner status, marital status, disability, status as a crime victim, protected veteran status, political affiliation, union membership, or any other characteristic protected by law. Apex will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable law. If you have visited our website in search of information on employment opportunities or to apply for a position, and you require an accommodation in using our website for a search or application, please contact our Employee Services Department at or .

Apex Systems is a world-class IT services company that serves thousands of clients across the globe. When you join Apex, you become part of a team that values innovation, collaboration, and continuous learning. We offer quality career resources, training, certifications, development opportunities, and a comprehensive benefits package. Our commitment to excellence is reflected in many awards, including ClearlyRated's Best of Staffing in Talent Satisfaction in the United States and Great Place to Work in the United Kingdom and Mexico. Apex uses a virtual recruiter as part of the application process. Click for more details.

Apex Benefits Overview: Apex offers a range of supplemental benefits, including medical, dental, vision, life, disability, and other insurance plans that offer an optional layer of financial protection. We offer an ESPP (employee stock purchase program) and a 401K program which allows you to contribute typically within 30 days of starting, with a company match after 12 months of tenure. Apex also offers a HSA (Health Savings Account on the HDHP plan), a SupportLinc Employee Assistance Program (EAP) with up to 8 free counseling sessions, a corporate discount savings program and other discounts. In terms of professional development, Apex hosts an on-demand training program, provides access to certification prep and a library of technical and leadership courses/books/seminars once you have 6+ months of tenure, and certification discounts and other perks to associations that include CompTIA and IIBA. Apex has a dedicated customer service team for our Consultants that can address questions around benefits and other resources, as well as a certified Career Coach. You can access a full list of our benefits, programs, support teams and resources within our 'Welcome Packet' as well, which an Apex team member can provide.