Senior DevOps Engineer

RESPONSIBILITIES:
Kforce has a client in Charlotte, NC that is seeking a Senior DevOps Engineer who will apply specialized knowledge of containers, Kubernetes and public/private cloud infrastructure design & operation, to assist with the development and onward operation of a multi-cloud container runtime platform supporting the client's Cloud-enabled products & services. This position makes significant contributions towards the delivery of DevOps solutions that support best-in-class cloud-based microservice applications.

Responsibilities:
* Develop and maintain highly scalable, efficient, performant & resilient capabilities, meeting availability targets of 99.99%
* Leverage your advanced experience of Public and Private cloud environments and container runtime environments, working with other specialists of Networks, Firewall, Security, computing & storage technologies to develop, operate and support the platform
* Using Infrastructure As Code (IAC) best practices, create automated infrastructure within AWS/Azure, on on-premise environments, including package management, application load/configuration, systems monitoring and administration
* Implement and maintain CI/CD tools, services, and processes to support development, QA, and customer value realization teams
* Deliver improvements to source code management, deployment, operations, maintenance, cost control, security, monitoring, and audit tools and processes
* Ensure the production environment is operating in accordance with established procedures and best practices; Provide escalated support for high-severity and critical network events

REQUIREMENTS:
* Bachelor's degree or higher
* 10-15 years of relevant experience
* Advanced knowledge of Linux OS and the open-source ecosystem
* Advanced expertise with Amazon Web Services (AWS), including ECS, VPC, EKS, IAM, with experience in equivalent Azure technologies also acceptable
* Proficient in automation tools such as Jenkins, GitLab-CI, as well as Infrastructure as Code (IaC) tools like Terraform, CloudFormation, and Ansible
* Strong experience in designing and implementing DevOps solutions, including automated infrastructure, CMDB, GitOps, and ChatOps
* Proficiency in programming (e.g., Python, Golang) and scripting languages (e.g., Bash, PowerShell)
* Hands-on experience automating repetitive operational tasks using programming and scripting languages
* Experience in developing and maintaining CI/CD pipelines and ensuring robustness and efficiency
* Hands-on experience in developing RESTful APIs, microservices, and Kubernetes operators, with an emphasis on testability, scalability, and maintainability
* Experience with continuous integration and testing processes, with GitLab-CI preferred
* Experience in Incident Management, Problem Management, and Root Cause Analysis
* Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to communicate effectively with a diverse range of stakeholders
* Experience with Agile methodologies, with the ability to manage goals, track milestones, and report on progress
* Advanced system administration experience, including troubleshooting, support, mentorship, and oversight

The pay range is the lowest to highest compensation we reasonably in good faith believe we would pay at posting for this role. We may ultimately pay more or less than this range. Employee pay is based on factors like relevant education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, seniority, location, performance, union contract and business needs. This range may be modified in the future.

We offer comprehensive benefits including medical/dental/vision insurance, HSA, FSA, 401(k), and life, disability & ADD insurance to eligible employees. Salaried personnel receive paid time off. Hourly employees are not eligible for paid time off unless required by law. Hourly employees on a Service Contract Act project are eligible for paid sick leave.

Note: Pay is not considered compensation until it is earned, vested and determinable. The amount and availability of any compensation remains in Kforce's sole discretion unless and until paid and may be modified in its discretion consistent with the law.

This job is not eligible for bonuses, incentives or commissions.

Kforce is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran status, or disability status.

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