Dev Ops Engineer

Overview

On Site
USD60 - USD75
Contract - W2

Skills

Dev Ops Engineer

Job Details

job summary:

DevOps Engineers are core delivery team members with a strong focus on Azure administration, Disaster Recovery and Infrastructure as Code (IaC) using Terraform. This role emphasizes engineering excellence, ensuring the stability, scalability, and automation of mission-critical infrastructure. The ideal candidate will be responsible for hands-on implementation, configuration, and optimization of Azure resources, with a focus on operational reliability and efficient delivery pipelines.




location: Issaquah, Washington

job type: Contract

salary: $60 - 75 per hour

work hours: 9am to 5pm

education: Bachelors



responsibilities:


  • Azure Disaster Recovery (DR) Implementation and Management: Engineer robust and reliable disaster recovery solutions using Azure Site Recovery (ASR) and Azure Backup.
  • Conduct end-to-end testing of DR strategies, ensuring alignment with recovery time (RTO) and recovery point (RPO) objectives.
  • Automate disaster recovery workflows and failover processes for seamless recovery in case of outages.
  • Build, maintain, and optimize reusable Terraform configurations for Azure infrastructure provisioning.
  • Manage Terraform state files securely, ensuring efficient collaboration and version control.
  • Automate the deployment of IaC pipelines to ensure consistent infrastructure across environments.
  • Infrastructure Automation and Optimization: Engineer robust automation scripts for scaling, monitoring, and managing Azure resources.
  • Utilize Azure DevOps, GitHub Actions, or Jenkins to create efficient CI/CD pipelines for infrastructure deployment and updates.
  • Identify bottlenecks in resource performance and implement solutions to optimize reliability and cost-effectiveness.
  • Azure Infrastructure Engineering: Configure and manage Azure resources, including virtual networks, virtual machines, load balancers, and storage accounts.
  • Engineer secure and scalable networking solutions (e.g., VPNs, ExpressRoute, NSGs) to support hybrid or cloud-native architectures.
  • Implement monitoring and logging solutions using Azure Monitor, Log Analytics, and Application Insights.
  • Collaboration and Documentation: Collaborate with software engineering, IT, and security teams to ensure alignment on infrastructure and operational goals.
  • Document DR processes, Terraform modules, and automation workflows to ensure clarity and reproducibility.


qualifications:

Required Skills and Experience:



  • Bachelor's degree in computer Science or related field.
  • Hands-on experience as a DevOps Engineer or similar role, with a focus on Azure-based infrastructure.
  • Experience with Terraform for creating, managing, and automating Azure infrastructure.
  • Practical experience implementing Azure Disaster Recovery (ASR, Azure Backup) solutions, including recovery testing and failover engineering.
  • Expertise in scripting languages such as PowerShell, Bash, or Python to automate workflows and manage Azure resources.
  • Hands-on experience with CI/CD tools like Azure DevOps, GitHub Actions, or Jenkins for infrastructure deployment.
  • Strong understanding of Azure networking principles, virtual machines, storage accounts, and identity/access management (IAM).


skills: ?Preferred Skills:



  • Relevant certifications: Microsoft Certified: Azure DevOps Engineer Expert, Microsoft Certified: Azure Administrator Associate, Azure Solutions Architect Expert.
  • Experience with containerization (Docker) and Kubernetes (AKS preferred).
  • Familiarity with compliance and governance policies in cloud infrastructure (e.g., PCI, SOC 2, HIPAA, or GDPR).
  • Knowledge of Azure cost management and resource tagging strategies.
  • Experience working on payment systems (as a merchant, as a provder/processor, as a bank, or at a card brand)


Other Key Competencies:



  • Strong engineering mindset with a focus on automation, scalability, and operational efficiency.
  • Problem-solving skills with the ability to troubleshoot and resolve complex technical challenges.
  • Detail-oriented approach to configuration management and system monitoring.
  • Proactive communication and collaboration with cross-functional teams.




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Pay offered to a successful candidate will be based on several factors including the candidate's education, work experience, work location, specific job duties, certifications, etc. In addition, Randstad Digital offers a comprehensive benefits package, including: medical, prescription, dental, vision, AD&D, and life insurance offerings, short-term disability, and a 401K plan (all benefits are based on eligibility).

This posting is open for thirty (30) days.


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