AWS Devops Engineer

Delta Progress Group Inc; Indiana (PA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Delta Progress Group Inc is seeking an experienced AWS DevOps Engineer to design, implement, and manage scalable, secure AWS infrastructure. The role emphasizes reliability, security, and high availability across services like EC2, S3, RDS, and Lambda.

You will own CI/CD pipelines, IaC automation, cost optimization, and monitoring. Collaboration with development teams is essential to ensure smooth deployments and adherence to security best practices.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of AWS cloud infrastructure and DevOps experience.
• Strong CI/CD and automation expertise.
• Experience with IAM, encryption, and security practices.
• Proficiency in IaC using CloudFormation or Terraform.

Responsibilities

• Design, deploy, and manage scalable, secure, and high-availability AWS environments.
• Develop and maintain CI/CD pipelines.
• Automate provisioning with IaC tools (CloudFormation/Terraform).
• Monitor resources with CloudWatch; optimize costs.
• Collaborate with development teams to integrate DevOps into the SDLC.
• Ensure reliable, secure deployment processes.

Skills

AWS DevOps

CI/CD

Infrastructure as Code

Security in AWS

Cost optimization

Education

Bachelor's or Master's in CS/IT

Tools

Jenkins

GitLab CI

CircleCI

AWS CloudFormation

Terraform

Docker

ECS

EKS

Fargate

CodePipeline

CodeBuild

CodeDeploy

CloudWatch

Prometheus

Grafana

Job description

Job Summary

We are seeking an experienced AWS DevOps Engineer with 8+ years of expertise in managing AWS cloud infrastructure and implementing DevOps practices. The ideal candidate will have deep knowledge of AWS services combined with strong skills in CI/CD, automation, and infrastructure management. This role is crucial for optimizing cloud environments and enhancing the deployment pipeline, ensuring high availability, security, and efficiency.

Roles And Responsibilities

• Design, deploy, and manage scalable, secure, and high-availability AWS environments.
• Utilize AWS services like EC2, S3, RDS, Lambda, and VPC to support application needs.
• Implement and manage AWS security practices, including IAM, Security Groups, and encryption.
• Develop and maintain CI/CD pipelines using AWS tools such as CodePipeline, CodeBuild, and CodeDeploy.
• Automate infrastructure provisioning and configuration using AWS CloudFormation, Terraform, or similar IaC tools.
• Manage and optimize containerized applications with ECS, EKS, or Fargate.
• Monitor AWS resources using CloudWatch and implement logging and alerting solutions.
• Analyze performance and cost metrics to optimize resource usage and minimize costs.
• Troubleshoot and resolve issues related to cloud infrastructure and deployments.
• Work closely with development teams to integrate DevOps practices into the software development lifecycle.
• Ensure seamless deployment of applications by managing and automating the release process.
• Collaborate with other teams to enhance cloud-based solutions and address operational challenges.
• Document AWS infrastructure configurations, deployment processes, and automation scripts.
• Stay up-to-date with AWS best practices and industry trends to continuously improve cloud operations.

Required Skills And Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field.
• 8+ years of experience in AWS cloud infrastructure and DevOps practices.
• Extensive experience with core AWS services, including EC2, S3, RDS, Lambda, VPC, and IAM.
• Proficiency in CI/CD tools such as Jenkins, GitLab CI, or CircleCI, with a focus on AWS integration.
• Strong knowledge of infrastructure-as-code tools such as AWS CloudFormation or Terraform.
• Experience with containerization technologies like Docker and orchestration tools such as ECS, EKS, or Fargate.
• Proficiency in scripting languages such as Python, Bash, or similar for automation tasks.
• Experience with monitoring and logging tools like CloudWatch, Prometheus, or Grafana.
• Strong understanding of security practices in AWS, including network security and access management.
• Excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to manage complex AWS environments.
• Effective communication skills and ability to work collaboratively in a team-oriented environment.

Additional Preferred Qualifications And Certifications

• Experience with serverless architectures using AWS Lambda, API Gateway, and DynamoDB.
• Knowledge of AWS networking services such as Route 53, ELB, and Direct Connect.
• Familiarity with hybrid cloud deployments and integrating AWS with on-premises systems.

Certifications

AWS Certified DevOps Engineer – Professional

• AWS Certified Solutions Architect – Professional

Why Join Us

• AWS-Focused Projects: Work on advanced cloud infrastructure and DevOps projects leveraging the full spectrum of AWS services.
• Career Growth: Opportunities for professional development and career advancement within a cloud-centric organization.
• Collaborative Culture: Join a supportive and inclusive team dedicated to innovation and excellence.
Impact: Contribute to optimizing and securing critical AWS environments, playing a key role in the success of our technology stack.