Devops & Cloud Engineer

TEKsystems; Sunnyvale (CA); Hybrid; USD 83,000 - 103,000; Full time

Job summary

TEKsystems is seeking a skilled engineer to architect and develop cloud infrastructure for ML and synthetic data platforms in Sunnyvale. You will own end-to-end cloud services, APIs, and backend implementations, deploying infrastructure as code and ensuring scalable, secure, and reliable data processing pipelines.

The role emphasizes collaboration with ML engineers, data scientists, and software teams, using AWS, Kubernetes, Terraform, and modern databases to drive performance and efficiency.

Qualifications

• Experience designing and building applications using container and serverless technologies.
• Good exposure to Agile software development and DevOps practices such as Infrastructure as Code (IaC), Continuous Integration, and automated deployment.
• Experience with CI tools (e.g., Jenkins).
• Strong practical application development experience on Linux systems.
• Experience with film and game development pipelines (plus).

Responsibilities

• Architect and develop cloud infrastructure supporting ML and synthetic data platforms.
• Design scalable services and pipelines to process large data volumes for advanced ML applications.
• Solve distributed systems challenges, optimize storage, ensure low-latency processing and reliability.
• Collaborate with ML engineers, data scientists and software teams to integrate new algorithms and data sources.
• Own cloud services from architecture to APIs, backend implementation and IaC deployment.

Skills

DevOps

Go

Claude

AWS

Python

Cloud

Kubernetes

Terraform

Automation

Ansible

Infrastructure

CI/CD

Scripting

Tools

Jenkins

Job description

Description

In this role, you will architect and develop cloud infrastructure supporting Machine Learning and Synthetic Data platforms. You will design scalable services and pipelines to process and manage large volumes of data, enabling advanced ML applications.

This role involves solving complex distributed systems challenges, including optimizing data storage and retrieval, ensuring low-latency and high-throughput processing, and maintaining strong security and reliability standards.

You will collaborate closely with machine learning engineers, data scientists, and software engineering teams to integrate new algorithms and data sources into the platform. The role includes full-stack ownership of cloud services, from defining system architecture and APIs to implementing backend services and deploying infrastructure as code.

The technology stack includes AWS services, Kubernetes, Terraform, Golang, and modern database technologies. The environment emphasizes clean, maintainable designs and data-driven decision making to continuously improve performance, scalability, and operational efficiency.

You will have the opportunity to evaluate new technologies, prototype solutions, and influence technical direction while helping build infrastructure that supports large-scale AI/ML workloads.

Skills

• DevOps
• Go
• Claude
• AWS
• Python
• Cloud
• Kubernetes
• Terraform
• Automation
• Ansible
• Infrastructure
• Continuous Integration
• Scripting
• CI/CD

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Experience designing and building applications using container and serverless technologies
• Good exposure to Agile software development and DevOps practices such as Infrastructure as Code (IaC), Continuous Integration, and automated deployment
• Experience with CI tools (e.g., Jenkins)
• Strong practical application development experience on Linux systems
• Experience with film and game development pipelines (plus)

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract position based out of Sunnyvale, CA.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $60.00 - $75.00/hr.

Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following: Medical, dental & vision Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital 401(k) Retirement Plan Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents) Short and long-term disability Health Spending Account (HSA) Transportation benefits Employee Assistance Program Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Oct 16, 2026.

Workplace Type

This is a hybrid position in Sunnyvale,CA.

About TEKsystems

We're partners in transformation. We help clients activate ideas and solutions to take advantage of a new world of opportunity. We are a team of 80,000 strong, working with over 6,000 clients, including 80% of the Fortune 500, across North America, Europe and Asia. As an industry leader in Full-Stack Technology Services, Talent Services, and real-world application, we work with progressive leaders to drive change. That's the power of true partnership. TEKsystems is an Allegis Group company.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regards to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

About TEKsystems and TEKsystems Global Services

Were a leading provider of business and technology services. We accelerate business transformation for our customers. Our expertise in strategy, design, execution and operations unlocks business value through a range of solutions. Were a team of 80,000 strong, working with over 6,000 customers, including 80% of the Fortune 500 across North America, Europe and Asia, who partner with us for our scale, full-stack capabilities and speed. Were strategic thinkers, hands-on collaborators, helping customers capitalize on change and master the momentum of technology. Were building tomorrow by delivering business outcomes and making positive impacts in our global communities. TEKsystems and TEKsystems Global Services are Allegis Group companies. Learn more at TEKsystems.com.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance:

Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, for all positions located in the city and county of San Francisco, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

Massachusetts Lie Detector:

It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.

Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI):

We may use Artificial Intelligence (AI) to support parts of our hiring process, including sourcing, screening, and evaluating candidates. AI helps assess applications and qualifications, but final decisions are made by our hiring team. By applying, you acknowledge and agree that your application may be reviewed using AI tools.