Overview
On Site
Depends on Experience
Contract - W2
Contract - Independent
Contract - 12 Month(s)
Skills
Apache Maven
Amazon Route 53
Amazon S3
Amazon Web Services
Apache HTTP Server
API Management
Agile
Amazon DynamoDB
Amazon EC2
Amazon RDS
Bash
Cloud Computing
Collaboration
Communication
Computer Networking
Conflict Resolution
Continuous Delivery
Kubernetes
Load Balancing
Dynatrace
GitLab
Golang
IT Management
Java
Jenkins
Management
Continuous Integration
DNS
DevOps
Docker
Remote Desktop Services
Problem Solving
Productivity
Python
Quality Assurance
Scripting
Dragon NaturallySpeaking
Git
Mentorship
Nginx
Node.js
Performance Analysis
Scrum
Shell
Software Release Life Cycle
Splunk
Spring Framework
Terraform
Testing
Virtual Private Cloud
WAF
Web Servers
Workflow
Job Details
Job Title:- Sr. Monitoring Engineer (SRE & Observability)
Location:- Berkeley Heights,NJ (Onsite)
Duration:- Contract
Job Description
Responsibilities:
- Serve as a key expert in AWS Cloud-native development and DevOps practices, owning production infrastructure and enabling developer productivity.
- Design, build, and maintain CI/CD pipelines (GitLab/Jenkins/
Maven) ensuring reliable and automated build, test, and deployment processes. - Architect, manage, and deploy scalable applications in AWS ECS, EKS, and Docker/Kubernetes.
- Implement Infrastructure as Code (IaC) using CloudFormation, Terraform, or AWS CDK.
- Develop and maintain automation scripts in Python, Bash, and Shell to manage and monitor cloud environments.
- Lead and mentor junior engineers, acting as Technical Lead in Agile/Scrum teams, driving delivery of features and functionality.
- Build developer efficiency tools and frameworks to enhance productivity and reduce operational bottlenecks.
- Integrate static code analysis, testing tools, monitoring (Dynatrace, Splunk, CloudWatch), and performance analysis into CI/CD pipelines.
- Collaborate across cross-functional teams (QA, PMs, Developers) to coordinate and execute release activities.
- Ensure delivered solutions are secure, scalable, and optimized for reusability and ease of maintenance.
Required Skills:
- 8+ years Build/Release Engineering & DevOps experience with 5+ years in CI/CD pipeline design.
- Strong programming/scripting in Python (must), with experience in Java (Spring Boot), Node.js, or Golang.
- Expertise in AWS services: ECS, EKS, EC2, S3, VPC, IAM, Route53, WAF, CloudWatch, CloudTrail, RDS, DynamoDB.
- Deep understanding of GitLab branching methods, Git workflows, and CI/CD automation.
- Hands-on with containerization & orchestration: Docker, Kubernetes.
- Infrastructure automation with Terraform/CloudFormation/
AWS CDK. - Knowledge of networking fundamentals: DNS, load balancing, IP networking, CDNs.
- Experience with monitoring & observability tools: Dynatrace, Splunk, CloudWatch.
- Familiarity with web servers (Apache, NGINX).
- Strong problem-solving, troubleshooting, and cross-team communication skills.
Preferred:
- Experience in payment industry or API management platforms (Apigee).
- AWS certifications (Solutions Architect, DevOps Engineer, or Developer Associate).
- Experience mentoring and leading distributed teams.
- Agile/Scrum experience.
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