Job#: 3034072 Job Description: Job Title: Lead DevOps Engineer
Location: Columbus, OH or Charlotte, NC (Hybrid)
Employment Type: 12 Months Contract
Pay Rate: $69/hr - $74/hr
Note: We are unable to consider C2C or third-party submissions.Role Overview
We are seeking a Platform Engineer to design, build, and operate scalable, cloud-native platforms that enable secure and efficient application delivery. This role focuses on Kubernetes and OpenShift platforms, GitOps-driven CI/CD workflows, and automation. The ideal candidate is passionate about developer enablement, infrastructure as code, and building resilient, self-service platforms using modern automation and cloud technologies.
Key Responsibilities
- Design, build, and operate scalable cloud-native platforms using Kubernetes and OpenShift.
- Implement and manage GitOps-driven CI/CD pipelines using tools like GitHub Actions and Harness.
- Automate infrastructure and application deployments using Infrastructure as Code (IaC).
- Support microservices deployment and orchestration across distributed environments.
- Develop automation scripts and tools using Python for CI/CD and infrastructure provisioning.
- Enable cloud-native platform capabilities across Azure and Google Cloud Platform environments.
- Integrate DevSecOps practices, observability, and monitoring into pipelines.
- Improve deployment efficiency, reliability, and release speed through automation.
- Collaborate with development teams to enable self-service platforms and developer productivity.
- Ensure compliance with governance, audit, and security requirements.
Required Qualifications
- 5+ years of DevOps or Platform Engineering experience with Kubernetes and OpenShift (OCP).
- Experience with GitOps, CI/CD pipelines (such as GitHub Actions), and deployment tools like Harness.
- Experience with Java builds (Maven/Gradle) and automation using Python for CI/CD workflows.
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience with Infrastructure as Code tools (Terraform, Ansible).
- Exposure to cloud environments (Azure, Google Cloud Platform) and cloud-native architecture.
- DevSecOps, observability, and monitoring implementation experience.
- Experience in large-scale regulated environments with governance and audit controls.
- Certifications in DevOps or Kubernetes.
This employer is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.
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Everforth Apex is a world-class IT services company that serves thousands of clients across the globe. When you join Everforth Apex, you become part of a team that values innovation, collaboration, and continuous learning. We offer quality career resources, training, certifications, development opportunities, and a comprehensive benefits package. Our commitment to excellence is reflected in many awards, including ClearlyRated's Best of Staffing in Talent Satisfaction in the United States and Great Place to Work in the United Kingdom and Mexico. Everforth Apex uses a virtual recruiter as part of the application process. Click for more details.
Everforth Apex Benefits Overview: Everforth Apex offers a range of supplemental benefits, including medical, dental, vision, life, disability, and other insurance plans that offer an optional layer of financial protection. We offer an ESPP (employee stock purchase program) and a 401K program which allows you to contribute typically within 30 days of starting, with a company match after 12 months of tenure. Everforth Apex also offers a HSA (Health Savings Account on the HDHP plan), a SupportLinc Employee Assistance Program (EAP) with up to 8 free counseling sessions, a corporate discount savings program and other discounts. In terms of professional development, Everforth Apex hosts an on-demand training program, provides access to certification prep and a library of technical and leadership courses/books/seminars once you have 6+ months of tenure, and certification discounts and other perks to associations that include CompTIA and IIBA. Everforth Apex has a dedicated customer service team for our Consultants that can address questions around benefits and other resources, as well as a certified Career Coach. You can access a full list of our benefits, programs, support teams and resources within our 'Welcome Packet' as well, which an Everforth Apex team member can provide.
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