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Job Title: DevOps Engineer / Platform Engineer (GitLab CI/CD, Terraform, AWS, Docker, Kubernetes)
Location: Atlanta, GA 30303 (Onsite)
Duration: 6 12 Months
Employment Type: Contract
Request ID: 115693-1
About the Role
We are seeking a highly skilled DevOps Engineer / Platform Engineer with strong expertise in GitLab CI/CD, Terraform, AWS, Docker, and Kubernetes. The role involves designing, implementing, and managing cloud-based infrastructure and automation pipelines while ensuring performance, security, and scalability across enterprise platforms.
Key Responsibilities
Design, build, and optimize CI/CD pipelines using GitLab for automated build, test, and deployment.
Develop and maintain Infrastructure as Code (IaC) using Terraform for AWS resource provisioning.
Configure and manage GitLab repositories, access controls, and branching strategies.
Integrate AWS services and DevOps tools into the CI/CD and infrastructure management lifecycle.
Deploy and manage containerized applications using Docker and Kubernetes.
Collaborate with development and operations teams to streamline software delivery processes.
Implement monitoring and logging solutions (Prometheus, Grafana, ELK) to ensure platform reliability.
Troubleshoot performance, scalability, and deployment issues.
Maintain security compliance and implement DevSecOps best practices.
Continuously evaluate and adopt modern tools and technologies for platform improvement.
Must-Have Skills
5+ years of hands-on experience in DevOps or Platform Engineering.
Strong proficiency with GitLab CI/CD pipeline design and automation.
Advanced experience using Terraform for Infrastructure as Code (IaC) on AWS.
Expertise with AWS cloud services (EC2, IAM, S3, Lambda, etc.).
Solid understanding of Docker and Kubernetes for container management and orchestration.
Proficiency in scripting languages: Bash, Python, or Ruby.
Strong knowledge of cloud security principles and best practices.
Excellent problem-solving, analytical, and communication skills.
Nice-to-Have Skills
Experience with Prometheus, Grafana, or ELK Stack for monitoring and logging.
Familiarity with LDAP and RadiantLogic integration.
Experience with security testing tools (SAST, DAST, SCA).
Knowledge of Azure or Google Cloud Platform cloud environments.
Certifications in AWS, Terraform, or GitLab CI/CD are preferred.
Exposure to DevSecOps and automated compliance pipelines.