Senior Devops Engineer

Description
Job Summary
A TEKsystems client requires a resource to help modernize and secure our software delivery platforms. In this hands-on role, you'll work at the intersection of development, infrastructure, and security. This includes advancing automation, streamlining CI/CD pipelines, and strengthening platform reliability. You'll partner closely with cross-functional teams to embed security into every phase of the delivery process, while driving adoption of DevOps best practices across the enterprise.
Work Requirements
Objectives & Scope:
Lead the implementation and continuous improvement of our DevOps toolchain, focusing on automation, scalability, and security integration.
Work directly with development teams to promote DevOps principles, optimizing workflows, enabling shift-left practices, and reducing friction in day-to-day engineering.
Design, build, and maintain CI/CD pipelines using infrastructure-as-code and pipeline-as-code. (e.g. Azure DevOps, Kubernetes YAML, and Terraform)
Help manage and scale containerized workloads on Kubernetes/OpenShift clusters.
Integrate quality and security checks into the development lifecycle using tools like SonarQube, Snyk, etc.
Explore, evaluate and implement advancements to our DevOps practice. (e.g. New cloud deployment patterns, internal developer platform, GenAI development practices and safeguards)
Provide thought leadership in advancing the organization's DevOps strategy, alignment with business goals and technology trends.
Advance branching and code merge strategies that enable frequent,
Streamline the development and deployment platforms and processes, ensuring efficient collaboration between development, infrastructure and other stakeholders.
Ensure synergies between software development and IT operations through automation, Continuous Integration / Continuous Deployment (CI/CD) pipelines and infrastructure management standards and best practices.
Qualifications:
5+ years of experience in a DevOps, infrastructure, or application engineering role, with hands-on implementation of modern DevOps practices.
Comfortable working in cross-functional teams and coaching developers on DevOps practices.
Demonstrated proficiency with containerization and orchestration technologies (e.g., Docker and Kubernetes/OpenShift).
Experience designing or maintaining CI/CD pipelines using pipeline-as
Solid understanding of good version control best practices (e.g., Git workflows, branching strategies).
Collaborate effectively with technical resources.
Strong decision making and problem-solving skills.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Effective Critical Thinking and Thought Leadership.
Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, a related field or equivalent practical experience.
Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis.
Core Competencies:
Collaborates
Communicates Effectively
Customer Focus
Decision Quality
Nimble Learning
Skills
Devops, Cloud, Azure, ADO, Azure DevOps, Octopus, Automation, Python, Powershell, Scripting, CI/CD, Strong Communication, Self Directed, CICD Pipelines, Coach and Mentor, Terraform, Kubernetes, Openshift, Containerization, YAML, Service Now, Infrastructure as code, Pipeline as code, DevOps Governance
Top Skills Details
Devops,Cloud,Azure,ADO,Azure DevOps,Octopus,Automation,Python,Powershell,Scripting,CI/CD,Strong Communication,Self Directed,CICD Pipelines,Coach and Mentor
Additional Skills & Qualifications
Led or helped lead a DevOps Transformation - candidates can have either a software development or infrastructure with heavy scripting experience
Hybrid onsite Tuesday to Thursday weekly.
Strong Soft Skills (i.e. Communication, self directed, problem solving, coaching, mentoring, problem solving, drive change)
The Conversion Salary Range after the contract period was left open intentionally by the client. We estimate the Range to be $120k to $140k but could be higher as the Direct Labor hourly rate is in the $70-$80/hour range.
Experience Level
Expert Level
Job Type & Location
This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Westfield Center, OH.
Pay and Benefits
The pay range for this position is $70.00 - $80.00/hr.
Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following:
Medical, dental & vision
Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
401(k) Retirement Plan - Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
Short and long-term disability
Health Spending Account (HSA)
Transportation benefits
Employee Assistance Program
Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)
Workplace Type
This is a hybrid position in Westfield Center,OH.
Application Deadline
This position is anticipated to close on May 20, 2026.

About TEKsystems

We're partners in transformation. We help clients activate ideas and solutions to take advantage of a new world of opportunity. We are a team of 80,000 strong, working with over 6,000 clients, including 80% of the Fortune 500, across North America, Europe and Asia. As an industry leader in Full-Stack Technology Services, Talent Services, and real-world application, we work with progressive leaders to drive change. That's the power of true partnership. TEKsystems is an Allegis Group company.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regards to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

About TEKsystems and TEKsystems Global Services

We're a leading provider of business and technology services. We accelerate business transformation for our customers. Our expertise in strategy, design, execution and operations unlocks business value through a range of solutions. We're a team of 80,000 strong, working with over 6,000 customers, including 80% of the Fortune 500 across North America, Europe and Asia, who partner with us for our scale, full-stack capabilities and speed. We're strategic thinkers, hands-on collaborators, helping customers capitalize on change and master the momentum of technology. We're building tomorrow by delivering business outcomes and making positive impacts in our global communities. TEKsystems and TEKsystems Global Services are Allegis Group companies. Learn more at TEKsystems.com.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance: Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, for all positions located in the city and county of San Francisco, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

Massachusetts Lie Detector: It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.

Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI): We may use Artificial Intelligence (AI) to support parts of our hiring process, including sourcing, screening, and evaluating candidates. AI helps assess applications and qualifications, but final decisions are made by our hiring team. By applying, you acknowledge and agree that your application may be reviewed using AI tools.