DevOps Engineer

RESPONSIBILITIES:
Kforce has a client that is seeking a DevOps Engineer in Chicago, IL.

Summary:
We are seeking a DevOps Engineer with extensive hands-on experience in Azure Cloud environments to lead and execute the migration of enterprise applications from on-premises environments to Microsoft Azure as well as support development of greenfield applications. The ideal candidate will possess excellent communication skills, deep technical expertise in Azure services, cloud migration tools, and infrastructure automation, and should have prior software development experience, preferably in .NET architecture.

Key Responsibilities:
* DevOps Engineer will lead end-to-end migration of applications from on-premises to Azure cloud
* Design and implement CI/CD pipelines using GitLab and other DevOps tools
* Develop Infrastructure as Code (IaC) using Terraform, and Ansible
* Perform cloud readiness assessments and identify application dependencies and risks
* Modernize applications through rehosting, refactoring, or rearchitecting strategies
* Optimize performance and cost post-migration, including scaling and resource management
* Collaborate with cross-functional teams including application owners, DBAs, and compliance officers
* As a DevOps Engineer, you will manage change control processes including cutover plans and rollback strategies
* Support development of new Azure native applications from scratch

REQUIREMENTS:
* Hands-on experience with cloud migration tools and hybrid management using Azure environment
* Prior software development experience
* Proven experience with Azure infrastructure and services (VMs, SQL, Storage, Networking, AAD)
* Experience in structured and unstructured data migration and validation
* Familiarity with cloud security best practices and compliance requirements
* Strong knowledge of IaC and automation frameworks
* Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills

Preferred Qualifications:
* Prior software development experience, preferably in .NET architecture
* Experience with infrastructure automation and DevOps practices
* Deep technical expertise in Azure services and cloud migration tools

Nice to Have:
* Azure certifications (e.g., AZ-104, AZ-305, AZ-500)
* Background in financial services or regulated industries

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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