Cerebra Consulting Inc is a System Integrator and IT Services Solution provider with a focus on Big Data, Business Analytics, Cloud Solutions, Amazon Web Services, Salesforce, Oracle EBS, Peoplesoft, Hyperion, Oracle Configurator, Oracle CPQ, Oracle PLM and Custom Application Development. Utilizing solid business experience, industry-specific expertise, and proven methodologies, we consistently deliver measurable results for our customers. Cerebra has partnered with leading enterprise software companies and cloud providers such as Oracle, Salesforce, Amazon and able to leverage these partner relationships to deliver high-quality, end-to-end customer solutions that are targeted to the needs of each customer.
Title: DevOps Engineer (Java/Spring Boot): Intermediate
Location: Plano, TX (Hybrid Schedule)
Type: Contract to Hire
W2 Only
We are seeking a highly skilled DevOps Engineer with strong experience supporting Java-based applications and automating infrastructure in modern software environments. This role combines hands-on development awareness with deep expertise in CI/CD, configuration management, automation tooling, and Linux administration. The ideal candidate has a solid background in Java/Spring Boot, infrastructure automation, and building scalable, reliable DevOps workflows.
Key Responsibilities Application Support & Build Engineering
- Work with Java/Spring Boot applications using IDEs such as IntelliJ, Eclipse, and Gradle.
- Write, edit, and debug Java-based code with clean syntax and efficient structure.
- Manage builds, compile code, handle dependencies, and create deployable artifacts using Gradle.
- Utilize integrated debugging tools to troubleshoot application issues.
- Use Git for version control-commit changes, manage branches, review pull requests, and ensure smooth integration workflows.
DevOps & Automation
- Build, manage, and optimize CI/CD pipelines to support automated builds, testing, and deployments.
- Use automation and configuration management tools such as Ansible, Puppet, or Chef to standardize infrastructure and streamline deployment processes.
- Develop and maintain scripts, playbooks, and automation workflows to support provisioning, configuration, and application deployment across environments.
- Orchestrate multi-step automation tasks across distributed systems.
Linux System Administration
- Monitor Linux systems for performance, resource utilization, and operational health.
- Administer servers, manage users, configure permissions, and maintain system integrity.
- Troubleshoot system-level and application-level issues within Linux environments.
- Write and maintain Bash or shell scripts for automation and operational tasks.
- Analyze system and application logs to identify errors, performance bottlenecks, or security concerns.
- Implement security best practices, firewall configurations, and system hardening measures.
Qualifications
- 3 5 years of hands-on experience with Java/Spring Boot development or support.
- 3 5 years of DevOps engineering, including automation, CI/CD pipelines, and Git.
- Proficiency with Ansible, Puppet, Chef, or similar automation tools.
- Strong Linux administration and scripting experience.
- Solid understanding of software development lifecycles, configuration management, and modern DevOps practices.
Required Skills : 3-5 years of experience with CI/CD tools and automation frameworks. Familiarity with cloud platforms such as AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud. Understanding of containerization, orchestration, and modern infrastructure practices.
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