AWS DevOps Engineer/Kubernetes Engineer

Valiant Technologies LLC; Alpharetta (GA); On-site; USD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Valiant Technologies LLC in Alpharetta, GA, is seeking an experienced DevOps Engineer for a mission-critical application. You will join a team delivering large-scale enterprise releases with a strong emphasis on security, Agile processes, and SOX compliance.

You will manage microservices-based deployments on AWS/Kubernetes, monitor performance, automate CI/CD, and collaborate across multiple squads to ensure reliability and rapid delivery.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or master’s degree in computer science or a related field.
• 10+ years of application development and technology experience.
• Experience deploying microservices-based apps using Spring Boot in Kubernetes environments.
• Extensive AWS cloud experience and containerization using Docker.
• Strong Linux/Unix, Tomcat, and CI/CD tooling background.

Responsibilities

• Configure and maintain servers and processes, monitor health, ensure performance, availability, and security.
• Work with a complex system using microservices and large databases.
• Lead DevOps for enterprise releases and maintenance with Agile methods.
• Ensure SOX compliance and security posture; review vulnerability reports and fixes.

Skills

Microservices architecture

Cloud computing

Agile / CI-CD

Linux/Unix

Problem solving

Time management

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's or Master's in Computer Science

Tools

Kubernetes

Docker

AWS

CloudFormation

Terraform

YAML

Jenkins

Git

Fortify

Tomcat

Oracle Database

Kafka

IBM MQ

APIGEE

JSON

Camel

Job description

10+ years Responsibilities This position is for IT system and this role primarily is responsible for DevOps engineer for a mission critical application.

The work you will be doing will be part of the team who is responsible for leading large and complex business initiatives based on contractual agreements for Wholesale and delivering best in class customer experience.

Responsible for DevOps functions for multiple projects for enterprise releases and maintenance releases.

You will follow Agile methodology and ensure Security compliance with enterprise standards. Also make sure the Billing System adheres to SOX Audit rules. Monitor security vulnerability reports and Track fixes for reported issues.

Responsibilities:

• Configure and maintain application servers and processes, including monitoring of system health and performance, to ensure high levels of performance, availability, and security. Independently analyze, solve, and correct issues in real time, providing problem resolution end-to-end. Refine and automate regular processes, track issues, and document changes Work on Digital Transformation and modernize the application based on new technologies
• Experience in working with very complex system using micro services architecture using large databases

MUST HAVE SKILLS:

• 6 years of Experience in deploying microservices-based applications using Spring Boot within a Kubernetes environment.
• 5 plus years of AWS Cloud environment
• 5 years of Experience in working with Kubernetes, managing Kubernetes cluster, Docker, and containerization technologies.
• 5 years of Experience with working in a Cloud environment and experience with cloud formation templates, teraform and yaml scripts.
• Experience with working in an Agile environment and CI/CD driven development culture
• 5 years of Experience with Tomcat and Linux/Unix
• 5 years of Experience with Cloud and DevOps tools (GIT/Stash, Fortify, Jenkins, etc)
• Good working Knowledge of Oracle Database including reviewing and tuning complex SQL queries
• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills.
• Time management skills, with the capability to prioritize and multitask as needed, to collaborate and work with multiple teams.
• Experience with working in an Agile environment and CI/CD driven development culture

AI-Assisted Development Skills:

Proficiency using modern AI coding assistants (e.g., GitHub Copilot, Gemini, Claude) to accelerate code generation, debugging, and automated testing.

Generative AI Integration (Plus):

Experience or familiarity with integrating LLM APIs (such as Google Gemini, Anthropic Claude, or OpenAI) into enterprise Java/Spring Boot microservices.

DESIRED SKILLS:

• Working knowledge of Kafka, IBM MQ
• Working knowledge of JSON, Camel
• Working knowledge of APIGEE
• Knowledge of Agentic AI and AI Tools

EDUCATION/CERTIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor’s degree or master’s degree in computer science or similar.
• 10+ years of Application Development and Technology Experience

We are an equal opportunity employer. All aspects of employment including the decision to hire, promote, discipline, or discharge, will be based on merit, competence, performance, and business needs. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, marital status, age, national origin, ancestry, physical or mental disability, medical condition, pregnancy, genetic information, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, citizenship/ immigration status, veteran status, or any other status protected under federal, state, or local law.