DevOps Engineer

Job#: 3018614

Job Description:
Title: DevOps Engineer (Java/Spring Boot): Intermediate

Location: San Antonio, TX (Hybrid Schedule)

Type: Contract to Hire

Compensation: $40-50/hr.

*If interested and qualified, please reach out to the professional recruiter, Nicole, at with a copy of your most up to date resume.

We are seeking a highly skilled DevOps Engineer with strong experience supporting Java-based applications and automating infrastructure in modern software environments. This role combines hands-on development awareness with deep expertise in CI/CD, configuration management, automation tooling, and Linux administration. The ideal candidate has a solid background in Java/Spring Boot, infrastructure automation, and building scalable, reliable DevOps workflows.

Key Responsibilities
Application Support & Build Engineering

• Work with Java/Spring Boot applications using IDEs such as IntelliJ, Eclipse, and Gradle.
• Write, edit, and debug Java-based code with clean syntax and efficient structure.
• Manage builds, compile code, handle dependencies, and create deployable artifacts using Gradle.
• Utilize integrated debugging tools to troubleshoot application issues.
• Use Git for version control-commit changes, manage branches, review pull requests, and ensure smooth integration workflows.

DevOps & Automation

• Build, manage, and optimize CI/CD pipelines to support automated builds, testing, and deployments.
• Use automation and configuration management tools such as Ansible, Puppet, or Chef to standardize infrastructure and streamline deployment processes.
• Develop and maintain scripts, playbooks, and automation workflows to support provisioning, configuration, and application deployment across environments.
• Orchestrate multi-step automation tasks across distributed systems.

Linux System Administration

• Monitor Linux systems for performance, resource utilization, and operational health.
• Administer servers, manage users, configure permissions, and maintain system integrity.
• Troubleshoot system-level and application-level issues within Linux environments.
• Write and maintain Bash or shell scripts for automation and operational tasks.
• Analyze system and application logs to identify errors, performance bottlenecks, or security concerns.
• Implement security best practices, firewall configurations, and system hardening measures.

Qualifications

• 3-5 years of hands-on experience with Java/Spring Boot development or support.
• 3-5 years of DevOps engineering, including automation, CI/CD pipelines, and Git.
• Proficiency with Ansible, Puppet, Chef, or similar automation tools.
• Strong Linux administration and scripting experience.
• Solid understanding of software development lifecycles, configuration management, and modern DevOps practices.

EEO Employer

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Apex Systems is a world-class IT services company that serves thousands of clients across the globe. When you join 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. Apex uses a virtual recruiter as part of the application process. Click for more details.

Apex Benefits Overview: 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. 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, 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. 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 Apex team member can provide.