DevOps Engineer

  • Charlotte, NC
  • Posted 16 hours ago | Updated 16 hours ago

Overview

Hybrid
Depends on Experience
Contract - W2
Contract - 12 Month(s)

Skills

Communication
Continuous Delivery
Continuous Integration
Docker
Documentation
GitHub
Amazon Web Services
Ansible
Bash
Cloud Computing

Job Details

DEVOPS ENGINEER/ CONSULTANT

HYBRID - Charlotte, NC

We are seeking an experienced DevOps Contractor to assist in migrating Docker-based applications to Kubernetes, utilizing Helm charts for streamlined and repeatable deployments.

This is a hands-on, engagement ideal for someone who can jump in quickly and deliver production-ready Kubernetes manifests and Helm charts.
Key Responsibilities:
Analyze existing Dockerfiles, Docker-compose files, application architecture, and environment requirements.
Design and implement Helm chart templates for developers and help them to deploy containerized applications to multiple Kubernetes clusters.
Package Docker-based applications into fully deployable Kubernetes manifests (Deployment, Service, ConfigMap, Secret, etc.).
Ensure proper configuration, scaling, and health checks in Kubernetes specs.
Optimize image builds and container runtime configuration.
Work with internal teams to validate deployments and support integration.
Document the deployment process and provide handover to internal DevOps teams.

Required Skills & Experience:
Strong hands-on experience with:
Docker (image creation, optimization, tagging, publishing)
Docker Swarm (Docker Swarm Stack, Docker Service, Docker Network, Docker Secret)
Kubernetes (Deployment, Service, Ingress, ConfigMap, Secret)
Helm 3 (chart creation, templating, versioning)
Ability to convert Docker-based applications to Kubernetes-ready deployments.
Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines (e.g., GitLab CI, GitHub Actions, Jenkins).
Solid scripting skills (Bash, Python, or similar).
Experience working with cloud-native platforms (AWS, Google Cloud Platform, Azure, or on-prem clusters).

Preferred Qualifications:
Experience with SUSE Rancher or other Kubernetes management platforms.
Experience with IAC tools like Puppet, Ansible.
Experience with CI/CD tools like Gitlab/GitHub

Soft Skills:
Self-starter with the ability to work independently and deliver with minimal supervision.
Excellent communication skills and ability to collaborate with cross-functional teams.
Strong documentation and knowledge transfer abilities.

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