AWS Devops Engineer

Compunnel, Inc.; Charlotte (NC); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Compunnel, Inc. is seeking an experienced AWS DevOps Engineer to design, implement, and manage scalable cloud infrastructure in an enterprise environment.

You will build IaC with Terraform, manage Docker/Kubernetes stacks, optimize CI/CD with GitLab, and ensure security, cost efficiency, and reliable operations across AWS services. The role requires hands-on experience with AWS services, Terraform, Docker, Kubernetes, and scripting in Python/JavaScript, with a focus on automating tasks and

Qualifications

• 8+ years of experience in DevOps and cloud infrastructure.
• Hands-on AWS services experience (EC2, S3, EKS, Lambda, VPC, IAM, CloudWatch, Kinesis, MSK).
• Proficiency in Terraform for infrastructure automation.
• Docker experience including base image creation and Kubernetes orchestration.
• Strong scripting/programming in Python and JavaScript.
• Experience with GitLab CI/CD pipelines for automation.
• Strong SQL and PostgreSQL experience (setup, scaling, replication).
• Exposure to streaming architectures (Kinesis, Kafka, MSK).
• Experience supporting React-based applications from a DevOps perspective.
• Knowledge of cloud cost optimization and security best practices.

Responsibilities

• Design, implement and manage AWS cloud infrastructure with scalability and security in mind.
• Develop and maintain Infrastructure as Code (IaC) using Terraform.
• Build and optimize Docker images and containerized stacks.
• Orchestrate Kubernetes EKS clusters for production and staging.
• Set up and optimize CI/CD pipelines with GitLab for fast deployments.
• Ensure reliable MCP server operations and monitoring.
• Automate tasks using Python/JavaScript.
• Provide containerized environments for full-stack teams (React, Node.js).
• Manage and optimize SQL/PostgreSQL databases for performance and security.
• Integrate AWS streaming services (Kinesis, MSK, Kafka) for real-time pipelines.
• Implement container image security scanning governance and lifecycle management.
• Monitor performance, availability, and cost; drive improvements.
• Ensure security/governance compliance across cloud and database layers.
• Collaborate with developers/architects to improve delivery scalability.

Skills

AWS

Terraform

Docker

Kubernetes

Python

JavaScript

GitLab CI/CD

SQL

PostgreSQL

Automation

Containerization

Tools

Terraform

Docker

Kubernetes

GitLab CI/CD

Jenkins

Prometheus

Grafana

ELK

Datadog

Job description

JOB SUMMARY

AWS Devops Engineer

Key Responsibilities

• Design, implement and manage AWS cloud infrastructure (EC2, S3, Lambda, EKS, etc.) with scalability and security in mind
• Develop and maintain Infrastructure as Code (IaC) using Terraform
• Build, manage and optimize Docker base images and containerized application stacks
• Orchestrate and maintain Kubernetes EKS clusters for production and staging environments
• Set up, manage and optimize CI/CD pipelines in GitLab to support fast, reliable deployments
• Manage MCP servers and ensure reliable operations for critical services
• Automate operational tasks and workflows using Python and JavaScript
• Support full‑stack teams (React, Node.js) by providing containerized environments and deployment strategies
• Manage and optimize databases (SQL, PostgreSQL) for performance, security and scalability
• Integrate and manage AWS streaming services (Kinesis, MSK, Kafka, or similar) for real‑time data pipelines
• Implement container image security scanning governance and lifecycle management
• Monitor system performance, availability and cost, implementing proactive improvements
• Ensure compliance with security and governance standards across cloud infrastructure and database layers
• Collaborate with developers and architects to improve application delivery scalability and resilience

Required Qualifications

• 8 years of experience in DevOps Cloud Infrastructure
• Strong hands‑on experience with AWS services (EC2, S3, EKS, Lambda, VPC, IAM, CloudWatch, Kinesis, MSK)
• Proficiency in Terraform for infrastructure automation
• Expertise with Docker, including base image creation and Kubernetes orchestration
• Strong scripting and programming skills in Python and JavaScript
• Experience with GitLab CI/CD pipelines for automation and environment management
• Strong database experience with SQL and PostgreSQL (setup, scaling, replication, performance tuning)
• Exposure to streaming architectures (AWS Kinesis, Kafka, MSK or similar)
• Experience supporting React‑based applications from a DevOps perspective
• Familiarity with MCP servers and containerized service deployments
• Knowledge of cloud cost optimization and security best practices
• Strong problem‑solving, troubleshooting and communication skills

Preferred Qualifications

• AWS certifications (e.g., AWS Certified Solutions Architect, DevOps Engineer – Professional)
• Experience with monitoring and observability tools (Prometheus, Grafana, ELK, Datadog)
• Knowledge of networking, load balancing and distributed system design
• Familiarity with Agile Scrum methodologies

Mandatory Skills

• Ansible
• Application Architecture
• Architecture Patterns and Styles
• Java
• Jenkins