Senior DevOps Engineer Kubernetes | AWS | Terraform | CI/CD *** Direct client ***

Overview

Remote
Depends on Experience
Accepts corp to corp applications
Contract - Independent
Contract - W2
Contract - 12 Month(s)

Skills

IAM
Identity and Access Management
Software Engineer
Cloud Computing
Security
Automation
Authentication
Authorization
Vulnerability
Compliance
CI/CD
DevOps
Software Development
System Security
Operating System
Container Security
CVE
CVSS
Software Architecture
API Security
Cloud Security Operations.
Cloud Security
Artificial Intelligence
Continuous Integration
HPC
High Performance Computing
Machine Learning (ML)
Security Operations
Operating Systems
Continuous Delivery
Senior DevOps Engineer
Kubernetes
EKS
AWS
GCP
Azure
Terraform
CDK
CloudFormation
ArgoCD
Flux
GitLab
GitHub Actions
DevSecOps
Python
Go
Prometheus
Grafana
Datadog
AppDynamics
OpenTelemetry
scalable infrastructure
cross-functional collaboration
container orchestration
cloud-native tools
"everything-as-code."
Amazon Web Services
Keywords: DevOps Engineer
GitOps
Cloud Infrastructure
Observability
Cloud Architecture
IaaS
Orchestration
GitHub
High Availability

Job Details

Your primary focus will be on building, consolidating and migrating Kubernetes workloads. Collaborating closely with Platform Engineers, Architects, and Developer Experience Advocates, you will play a crucial role in designing, implementing, and maintaining the technical infrastructure that supports our applications and services. This position requires technical expertise,
self-motivation.

You will lead efforts in Kubernetes workload migration, AWS infrastructure consolidation, and platform automation, working closely with Platform Engineers, Cloud Architects, and Developer Experience teams.

  • Datadog Integration & Monitoring

    • Implement and configure Datadog for infrastructure and application monitoring.
    • Set up Datadog Operator in Kubernetes clusters.
    • Integrate AWS services with Datadog for log retention, metrics, and alerting.

  • Kubernetes Platform Engineering

    • Manage and optimize Kubernetes clusters (primarily EKS).
    • Deploy and manage workloads using Helm and Kustomize.
    • Troubleshoot cluster-level issues and ensure high availability.

  • GitOps & ArgoCD Configuration

    • Configure and manage ArgoCD for continuous deployment of new applications.
    • Maintain GitOps workflows and promote best practices across teams.

  • Infrastructure as Code (IaC)

    • Write and maintain Terraform modules for AWS infrastructure provisioning.
    • Use Terragrunt for managing complex Terraform configurations and environments.
    • Collaborate on reusable IaC patterns and enforce policy-as-code.

  • Cloud Infrastructure Management

    • Provision and manage AWS resources (VPCs, IAM, ECS, Lambda, etc.).
    • Ensure infrastructure is secure, scalable, and cost-optimized.
Key Responsibilities
  • Design and implement scalable, secure, and highly available infrastructure for cloud-native applications.
  • Lead Kubernetes workload migration and consolidation across multiple AWS accounts and EKS clusters.
  • Manage and enhance the Nebula container orchestration platform.
  • Develop and maintain Infrastructure as Code (IaC) using Terraform, AWS CDK, or CloudFormation.
  • Implement and manage CI/CD pipelines using GitLab CI/CD, GitHub Actions, etc.
  • Promote GitOps practices using tools like ArgoCD or Flux.
  • Drive observability using Prometheus, Grafana, Datadog, AppDynamics, and OpenTelemetry.
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to align infrastructure with business goals.
  • Advocate for DevSecOps and security best practices in cloud environments.
  • Stay current with emerging technologies and recommend improvements.
Required Skills
  • Strong experience with Kubernetes (EKS, GKE, AKS) and container orchestration.
  • Proficiency in Terraform, CloudFormation, or AWS CDK.
  • Hands-on scripting in Python or Go.
  • Deep knowledge of AWS services (ECS, Fargate, Lambda, IAM, VPC, etc.).
  • Experience with monitoring and observability tools.
  • Solid understanding of CI/CD pipelines and DevOps automation.
  • Familiarity with DevSecOps principles and secure cloud architecture.
Preferred Qualifications
  • Experience in workload consolidation across cloud environments.
  • Strong communication and collaboration skills.
  • Ability to work in a fast-paced, agile environment.
  • Passion for automation and continuous improvement.

DevOps Engineer, Kubernetes, AWS, EKS, Terraform, GitOps, ArgoCD, CI/CD, GitLab, Python, Go, Cloud Infrastructure, DevSecOps, Observability, Prometheus, Grafana, CloudFormation, CDK

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