DevOps Engineer

RESPONSIBILITIES:
Kforce has a client that is seeking a DevOps Engineer in Orlando, FL.

Summary:
The Lead Software Engineer, DevOps is responsible for designing, implementing, and maintaining enterprise-grade CI/CD pipelines that meet development, security, and governance requirements. This role owns the architecture and design of the DevOps platform, drives adoption of DevOps best practices, and mentors junior engineers. The position also enables system reliability through infrastructure automation, monitoring, and observability across server, application, and network environments.

Key Responsibilities:
* DevOps Engineer will design and build scalable, highly available infrastructure to support CI/CD pipelines with consistent configuration across environments
* Lead initiatives that drive organizational transformation toward DevOps culture and best practices
* Architect and maintain CI/CD tooling and onboarding processes
* Provide technical leadership, guidance, and mentoring to engineering team members
* Support and troubleshoot complex technical issues across applications and infrastructure
* Implement and maintain monitoring, logging, and observability solutions
* As a DevOps Engineer, you will evaluate new technologies and present objective recommendations to senior leadership
* Collaborate with leadership, architects, and delivery teams to align DevOps solutions with business needs
* Perform other duties as assigned

REQUIREMENTS:
* Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, MIS, or equivalent practical experience
* 7+ years of experience in software engineering or IT, with deep expertise in DevOps principles
* Extensive experience designing and maintaining CI/CD pipelines
* Strong experience with containerization and orchestration technologies (e.g., Kubernetes, Docker, Rancher)
* Proficiency in scripting and automation tools such as Ansible, Python, and PowerShell
* Advanced troubleshooting and debugging skills using logging and monitoring tools
* Experience integrating DevOps platforms with enterprise systems
* Strong leadership, communication, and mentoring capabilities

Preferred/Nice to Have:
* Experience with tools such as Jira, Confluence, GitHub, GitLab, Jenkins
* Familiarity with ServiceNow, Elastic APM, Prometheus, Grafana, SolarWinds, and SQL
* Linux administration experience; Windows IIS experience a plus
* Strong understanding of Agile methodologies; Agile or Scrum certifications preferred
* Passion for continuous improvement, process optimization, and operational excellence

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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