Job#: 3025257 Job Description: We are looking for a Senior Automation / DevOps Engineer to support and evolve a modern integration and cloud platform. This role focuses on automating manual operational work, strengthening Infrastructure as Code, and improving CI/CD pipelines for systems running in both production and non-production environments. This is a hands-on role for someone who enjoys building, refining, and scaling automation while partnering closely with engineering and integration teams.
In this role, you will focus on reducing operational friction and improving reliability through automation.
Key responsibilities include:
- Designing, building, and maintaining automation solutions for infrastructure and application workflows
- Developing and enhancing Infrastructure as Code using Terraform, including creating and updating modules from scratch
- Building and optimizing CI/CD pipelines (GitLab or similar), including pipeline architecture and YAML configurations
- Writing and maintaining automation scripts using Python, Bash, Shell, or similar scripting languages
- Supporting production and lower environments, including incident response and troubleshooting
- Monitoring cloud-based systems using standard observability and APM tools
- Collaborating with integration and platform teams to establish automation standards and best practices
Required Experience & SkillsTo be successful in this role, you should have:
- 7+ years of experience in DevOps, Automation, or Platform Engineering roles
- Strong experience with Terraform and Infrastructure as Code
- Proven experience designing and supporting CI/CD pipelines
- Hands-on scripting experience (Python, Bash, Shell, Perl, or similar)
- Experience working in cloud environments (AWS or equivalent)
- Experience supporting production systems, including on-call or incident response
- Strong troubleshooting skills across infrastructure, pipelines, and integrations
Technical Environment (Experience with some of the following)- Cloud services (compute, storage, monitoring, automation)
- CI/CD platforms (GitLab or similar)
- Configuration management and automation tools
- Application performance monitoring and observability tools
- Integration or middleware platforms (experience with any is a plus, not a requirement)
What We're Looking For- A builder mindset - someone who sees manual work and automates it
- Strong ownership of automation quality, reliability, and scalability
- Comfort working across multiple tools and technologies
- Clear communicator who can document and explain technical solutions
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.
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