Job#: 3030541 Job Description: Title: DevOps Engineer
Location: Remote in USA
Contract: Contracted through end of 2026 with likely extensions
Pay: $60.00 - $70.00 / hourly rate
OverviewWe are seeking a highly skilled and self-motivated DevOps Engineer with deep experience in AWS cloud environments and infrastructure-as-code. This role is ideal for someone who thrives in fast-paced, enterprise settings, is highly productive, detail-oriented, and communicates effectively with both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
Key Responsibilities- Design, implement, and manage scalable, secure, and highly available infrastructure on AWS.
- Build and maintain infrastructure-as-code using Terraform.
- Deploy, monitor, and optimize AWS services including Aurora/RDS, ECS, VPC, ELB, ECR, EC2, and Lambda.
- Develop and maintain CI/CD pipelines using GitHub CI.
- Collaborate with development, security, and operations teams to streamline deployment processes.
- Ensure system reliability, performance, and cost optimization across cloud environments.
- Troubleshoot infrastructure and application issues in a timely manner.
- Maintain clear documentation of systems, processes, and configurations.
- Communicate effectively with stakeholders to align infrastructure solutions with business needs.
Required Qualifications- Proven experience working in AWS within enterprise-level environments.
- Strong hands-on experience with Terraform and infrastructure-as-code principles.
- Experience managing AWS services such as RDS/Aurora, ECS, EC2, Lambda, VPC, ELB, and ECR.
- Proficiency with Git and CI/CD tools, particularly GitHub CI.
- Strong understanding of cloud networking, security, and best practices.
- Excellent problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
- Strong verbal and written communication skills.
- Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities effectively.
Preferred Qualifications- Experience with monitoring and logging tools (e.g., CloudWatch, Splunk, etc.).
- Familiarity with containerization and orchestration best practices.
- Experience implementing security and compliance controls in AWS.
- Background in scripting or programming (e.g., Python, Bash).
Key Traits for Success- Highly productive and results-driven
- Self-motivated and proactive
- Detail-oriented with a focus on quality
- Strong collaborator and communicator
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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