AWS DevOps Engineer

ASCENDING; Fairfax (VA); Remote; USD 100,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading technology company is seeking an AWS DevOps Engineer for a long-term remote contract. The ideal candidate will have at least 5 years of experience working with AWS services, automation, and DevOps practices. Responsibilities include designing AWS infrastructure, managing CI/CD pipelines, and writing Python scripts for tooling. This is an excellent opportunity for qualified individuals looking to elevate their career in a dynamic setting.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in AWS DevOps roles.
• Strong expertise in Docker and Linux administration.
• Proficient in Infrastructure as Code; CDK preferred.

Responsibilities

• Design, implement, and manage scalable AWS infrastructure.
• Build and maintain CI/CD pipelines using GitHub Actions.
• Manage and optimize containerized environments using Docker.

Skills

Cloud infrastructure

Automation

AWS services

Docker

Linux administration

CI/CD pipelines

Python scripting

Job description

Title:AWS DevOps Engineer
Term: Long term contract
Location: 100% remote
Availble for W2 or 1099, No C2C/3rd Parties Please.

We are seeking a skilled AWS DevOps Engineer with a strong foundation in cloud infrastructure, automation, and modern DevOps practices. The ideal candidate will bring at least 5 years of hands-on experience working with AWS services and related DevOps tools.

Key Responsibilities:

• Design, implement, and manage scalable AWS infrastructure
• Build and maintain CI/CD pipelines, preferably using GitHub Actions
• Use Infrastructure as Code, with a preference for AWS CDK
• Manage and optimize containerized environments using Docker
• Maintain and administer Linux-based systems
• Write efficient Python scripts for automation and tooling (not application development)
• Collaborate with developers, architects, and QA teams to streamline deployment processes and improve system reliability

Required Skills:

• 5+ years of experience in AWS DevOps roles
• Strong expertise in Docker and Linux administration
• Proven experience with CI/CD pipelines; GitHub Actions preferred
• Proficient in Infrastructure as Code; CDK preferred
• Ability to write clear, functional Python scripts for infrastructure automation
• Strong understanding of cloud infrastructure, monitoring, and security best practices

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.

Thanks for applying!