Senior Devops Engineer - Cloud Automation

About the Role

Our client is seeking a proactive and skilled Senior DevOps Engineer to enhance their cloud automation capabilities in Richmond, Virginia . This role is crucial for streamlining development and deployment pipelines, improving system reliability, and fostering a culture of continuous integration and continuous delivery (CI/CD). You will work closely with software development and IT operations teams to build and maintain scalable, efficient, and automated infrastructure. This is an excellent opportunity for a motivated engineer to drive significant improvements in operational efficiency and accelerate software delivery cycles in a supportive and innovative environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, implement, and manage CI/CD pipelines for automated building, testing, and deployment of applications.
• Develop and maintain infrastructure as code (IaC) using tools like Terraform, Ansible, or CloudFormation.
• Manage and monitor cloud infrastructure on platforms such as AWS, Azure, or GCP, ensuring high availability and performance.
• Implement and refine monitoring, logging, and alerting solutions to proactively identify and resolve issues.
• Automate system administration tasks, operational processes, and security controls.
• Collaborate with development teams to troubleshoot production issues and optimize application performance.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field.
• 5+ years of experience in DevOps, systems administration, or software engineering with a focus on automation.
• Proficiency with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, or GCP) and containerization technologies (Docker, Kubernetes).
• Hands-on experience with CI/CD tools (e.g., Jenkins, GitLab CI, CircleCI) and scripting languages (e.g., Python, Bash).
• Strong understanding of networking, security principles, and infrastructure monitoring tools.
• Excellent problem-solving abilities and experience working in agile environments.

Benefits

• Competitive salary package with annual reviews.
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• Retirement savings plan with employer contribution.
• Opportunities for professional growth and certifications.
• A collaborative and dynamic work culture focused on innovation and continuous improvement.