AWS Devops Engineer

Description
As a DevOps Engineer you will contribute to design, development, testing and deployment of software systems and/or applications.
We are seeking a highly experienced Senior DevOps Engineer to join our Helios Platform team. This role is designed for a seasoned professional who can engage with Senior leadership and drive strategic cloud initiatives. The ideal candidate will bring deep expertise in AWS and Azure, CI/CD pipelines, and infrastructure as code, with a strong ability to work independently on complex systems.
Key Responsibilities:
Lead development and deployment of cloud infrastructure, primarily in AWS (80-90%) with increasing Azure involvement.
Design and manage CI/CD pipelines using Azure DevOps or GitHub Actions.
Develop and maintain infrastructure using AWS CloudFormation and Azure ARM templates.
Collaborate with DevOps and Cloud Security engineers and development teams.
Communicate effectively with internal stakeholders and Senior leadership.
Perform integrated and customer acceptance testing with a focus on quality and timely delivery.
Provide off-shift and weekend support as needed.
Promote best practices and continuous improvement within the team.
Typical task breakdown:
- Competent to perform all programming, project management, and development assignments without close supervision; normally assigned the more complex aspects of systems work.
- Works independently on complex systems or infrastructure components that may be used by one or more applications or systems.
- Drives application development focused around delivering business valuable features
- Maintains high standards of software quality within the team by establishing good practices and habits
- Performs integrated testing and customer acceptance testing of components that requires careful planning and execution to ensure timely, quality results.
Interaction with team:
- Team consists of devops engineers and Cloud Security engineers.
- Working with Development teams.
Required Technical Skills
(Required)
- 8+ years of DevOps experience
- 5+ years of AWS or Azure cloud experience
- Experience managing YAML-based continuous integration, continuous delivery systems (Azure DevOps, GitHub Actions, etc.).
- Experience writing and deploying Amazon Web Services cloud infrastructure using AWS CloudFormation templates and/or Microsoft Azure cloud infrastructure using Azure Resource Manager (ARM) templates.
(Desired)
- Associate or Professional-level AWS and/or Azure certifications related to DevOps, Development, or Architecture.
- Strong background working with revision control systems (Git, etc.).
- Experience performing root cause analysis on CI/CD pipelines.
- Experience with IDE Tools (VSCode, Eclipse, Intellij, etc.).
- Great verbal and written communication skills to collaborate cross functionally and enhance scalability.
Skills
devops, aws
Top Skills Details
devops,aws
Additional Skills & Qualifications
Education & Experience Required:
- 8+ years of software development experience
Preferred Qualifications
AWS or Azure certifications (Associate or Professional level).
Experience with Git and version control systems.
Familiarity with IDEs like VSCode, Eclipse, or IntelliJ.
Experience troubleshooting CI/CD pipelines and performing root cause analysis.
Experience Level
Expert Level
Job Type & Location
This is a Contract position based out of Chicago, IL.
Pay and Benefits
The pay range for this position is $60.00 - $80.00/hr.
Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following:
Medical, dental & vision
Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
401(k) Retirement Plan - Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
Short and long-term disability
Health Spending Account (HSA)
Transportation benefits
Employee Assistance Program
Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)
Workplace Type
This is a fully onsite position in Chicago,IL.
Application Deadline
This position is anticipated to close on May 11, 2026.
>About TEKsystems:
We're partners in transformation. We help clients activate ideas and solutions to take advantage of a new world of opportunity. We are a team of 80,000 strong, working with over 6,000 clients, including 80% of the Fortune 500, across North America, Europe and Asia. As an industry leader in Full-Stack Technology Services, Talent Services, and real-world application, we work with progressive leaders to drive change. That's the power of true partnership. TEKsystems is an Allegis Group company.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regards to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

About TEKsystems and TEKsystems Global Services

We're a leading provider of business and technology services. We accelerate business transformation for our customers. Our expertise in strategy, design, execution and operations unlocks business value through a range of solutions. We're a team of 80,000 strong, working with over 6,000 customers, including 80% of the Fortune 500 across North America, Europe and Asia, who partner with us for our scale, full-stack capabilities and speed. We're strategic thinkers, hands-on collaborators, helping customers capitalize on change and master the momentum of technology. We're building tomorrow by delivering business outcomes and making positive impacts in our global communities. TEKsystems and TEKsystems Global Services are Allegis Group companies. Learn more at TEKsystems.com.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.