DevOps Engineer

Nesco Resource; Austin (TX); Hybrid; USD 100,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

A specialized staffing firm is seeking a DevOps Engineer to enhance software delivery and infrastructure. This hybrid role requires collaboration with software teams to develop and optimize automated pipelines. Ideal candidates should have 3–5 years in DevOps, a relevant degree, and skills in scripting, CI/CD, and cloud technologies. Flexibility for remote work (2-3 days/week) is offered, making it ideal for self-driven professionals passionate about automation.

Qualifications

• 3–5 years of hands-on DevOps or automation engineering experience, with strong focus on CI/CD pipelines.
• Strong grasp of software development principles and lifecycle methodologies.
• Understanding of IT infrastructure security fundamentals.

Responsibilities

• Work closely with teams to architect and maintain automated delivery pipelines.
• Monitor application performance and troubleshoot issues.
• Document DevOps designs and assist in reference guides.

Skills

CI/CD pipelines

Automation

Cloud technologies

Version control systems

Scripting languages (Python, Bash, PowerShell)

Infrastructure-as-Code (IaC)

Education

Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related discipline

Tools

Ansible

Chef

Docker

Azure DevOps

Jenkins

Terraform or Bicep

Prometheus or Elasticsearch

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Hybrid Role - WFH 2-3 days/week (flexible)

Job Summary

We are seeking a DevOps Engineer to join a specialized solutions development team. In this role, you'll collaborate with software engineers to design, maintain, and optimize modern software delivery pipelines and infrastructure. The ideal candidate is self-driven, thrives in collaborative environments, and is passionate about automation, cloud technologies, and continuous improvement.

Key Responsibilities

• Work closely with development and project teams to architect, implement, and maintain automated delivery pipelines and infrastructure using tools such as Ansible, Chef, Azure DevOps, Jenkins, and Docker.
• Build and manage automation for software compilation, deployment, and testing, following CI/CD best practices.
• Participate in agile ceremonies and provide regular progress updates.
• Monitor application performance, diagnose issues, and work with senior engineers to implement solutions.
• Streamline system setup through automation and support users after deployments.
• Troubleshoot automation-related issues reported by customers and implement effective fixes.
• Document DevOps designs, workflows, and assist in preparing technical content for reference guides.
• Research emerging tools and technologies, recommending improvements to enhance current practices.
• Contribute to peer code reviews and ensure adherence to DevOps and development best practices.
• Collaborate across departments to drive automation initiatives and report on project milestones.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related discipline preferred.
• 3–5 years of hands-on DevOps or automation engineering experience, with strong focus on CI/CD pipelines.
• Strong grasp of software development principles and lifecycle methodologies.
• Knowledge of monitoring and logging practices and tools.
• Proficiency with version control systems such as Git or SVN.
• Understanding of IT infrastructure security fundamentals.
• Knowledge of networking concepts (TCP/IP, routing, firewalls, load balancing).
• Proficiency in scripting languages (Python, Bash, or PowerShell).
• Familiarity with C# programming and .NET technologies is a strong plus.
• Experience with Infrastructure-as-Code (IaC) solutions such as Terraform or Bicep.

Preferred Qualifications

• Background in both web and application development.
• Experience with monitoring tools such as Prometheus or Elasticsearch.
• Hands-on with major cloud platforms (Azure preferred; AWS or GCP also valuable).
• Familiarity with containerization and orchestration (Docker, Kubernetes).

Seniority level

Mid-Senior level

Employment type

Contract

Job function

Information Technology

Industries

Staffing and Recruiting