DevOps Engineer

Netrolynx AI; Chelmsford (MA); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Hybrid work arrangements

Retirement savings plan

Training and certifications

Conferences and events

Job summary

Motion Recruitment is seeking a skilled DevOps Engineer in a hybrid role based in Chelmsford, MA. You will own Linux infrastructure, manage Kubernetes clusters, and optimize CI/CD pipelines to enable rapid, reliable releases.

Candidate should have 5+ years in DevOps or SRE, strong Linux troubleshooting, and Azure/related cloud experience, with a focus on scalable, secure infrastructure and observability.

Qualifications

• 5+ years in DevOps, SRE, or Infra Eng roles.
• Strong Linux administration and troubleshooting skills.
• Production Kubernetes deployment and management experience.
• Experience with CI/CD pipelines (TeamCity, GitHub Actions, GitLab CI, Jenkins).
• Scripting in Python, Bash, or Go; Azure cloud experience.
• Networking fundamentals, DNS, VPNs, TLS, firewalls, load balancers.
• Experience with PostgreSQL or relational databases; Git workflows.
• Good documentation and communication skills; bachelor’s degree or equivalent.

Responsibilities

• Administer Linux infrastructure and systems (approx. 35%).
• Manage Kubernetes clusters, Docker containers, and cloud infra (approx. 30%).
• Develop and automate CI/CD pipelines (approx. 20%).
• Enhance observability with Prometheus, Grafana; participate in performance testing (approx. 15%).

Skills

Linux administration

Kubernetes

CI/CD

Python

Bash

Go

Azure

Networking basics

PostgreSQL

Git

Documentation

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent professional experience

Tools

TeamCity

GitHub Actions

GitLab CI

Jenkins

Docker

Prometheus

Grafana

Terraform

Ansible

Redis

Job description

About The Company

Motion Recruitment is a leading technology staffing and consulting firm dedicated to connecting innovative companies with top-tier talent. Renowned for its commitment to excellence and client-centric approach, Motion Recruitment specializes in providing tailored staffing solutions across various technology domains. The company prides itself on fostering a dynamic and inclusive work environment that encourages professional growth, continuous learning, and impactful contributions. With a strong focus on emerging technologies and industry best practices, Motion Recruitment is at the forefront of the digital transformation landscape, helping organizations achieve their strategic objectives through skilled technical professionals.

About The Role

We are seeking a highly skilled DevOps Engineer to join our expanding engineering team in a hybrid work environment based in Chelmsford, MA. This full-time position offers an exciting opportunity for a motivated professional passionate about Linux, Kubernetes, CI/CD, and infrastructure automation. As a key member of our team, you will take ownership of engineering environments and deployment platforms, working closely with cross-functional teams to build scalable, reliable, and secure infrastructure solutions. You will have the chance to influence engineering standards, evaluate emerging technologies, and implement innovative solutions that support both cloud-hosted and on-premises infrastructure. This role is ideal for individuals who thrive in a fast-paced environment, enjoy solving complex infrastructure challenges, and are eager to stay ahead of the latest cloud-native trends.

Qualifications

The ideal candidate will possess over five years of experience in DevOps, Site Reliability Engineering, or Infrastructure Engineering roles. A strong background in Linux administration and troubleshooting is essential, along with hands-on experience deploying and managing Kubernetes in production environments. Familiarity with Docker, legacy containerized environments, and supporting CI/CD pipelines using tools such as TeamCity, GitHub Actions, GitLab CI, or Jenkins is required. Proficiency in scripting languages like Python, Bash, or Go, and experience working with Azure cloud services are also necessary. Candidates should have a solid understanding of networking fundamentals including DNS, VPNs, TLS, firewalls, and load balancing, as well as experience supporting relational databases such as PostgreSQL. Knowledge of Git-based source control systems, excellent documentation skills, and effective communication abilities are vital. A bachelor's degree or equivalent professional experience is expected. Preferred qualifications include familiarity with Digital Ocean, Docker Swarm, Prometheus, Grafana, Infrastructure as Code tools like Terraform or Ansible, Redis, Elasticsearch, RabbitMQ or NATS, and security compliance standards such as SOC 2. Azure certifications (AZ-104 or AZ-400) are a plus.

Responsibilities

The successful candidate will be responsible for a variety of technical and collaborative tasks. Approximately 35% of your time will be dedicated to Linux infrastructure and systems administration, ensuring the stability, security, and performance of core systems. Around 30% will focus on managing Kubernetes clusters, Docker containers, and cloud infrastructure, including deploying, scaling, and optimizing these environments. About 20% of your role involves developing and automating CI/CD pipelines, streamlining deployment processes, and ensuring rapid, reliable release cycles. The remaining 15% will be spent on enhancing observability, performance monitoring, and deploying tooling such as Prometheus, Grafana, and other performance testing tools like JMeter or Locust.

Daily responsibilities include hands-on engineering tasks (80%), which involve configuring, troubleshooting, and maintaining infrastructure components. You will also allocate time to project planning and documentation (5%) to ensure clarity and knowledge sharing across teams. Additionally, collaboration with cross-functional teams (15%) will be essential to support engineering initiatives, implement best practices, and contribute to continuous improvement efforts.

Benefits

Motion Recruitment offers a comprehensive benefits package designed to support your professional and personal well-being. Employees enjoy competitive salary packages, flexible hybrid work arrangements, and opportunities for career advancement. The company provides health insurance options, including medical, dental, and vision coverage, along with retirement savings plans. Additionally, employees have access to ongoing training and development programs, industry certifications, and technical conferences to foster continuous learning. Motion Recruitment values work-life balance and promotes a collaborative, inclusive culture that encourages innovation and growth. Other perks include paid time off, performance bonuses, and a supportive environment that recognizes and rewards individual contributions.

Equal Opportunity

Motion Recruitment is an equal opportunity employer committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace. We do not discriminate based on race, color, religion, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, disability, or any other protected characteristic. We believe that a diverse team enhances our ability to innovate and serve our clients effectively. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to any protected status. We are dedicated to creating an environment where everyone feels valued, respected, and empowered to contribute their best.