DevOps Engineer

Value Technology Inc; Chicago (IL); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Value Technology Inc. in Chicago, IL, is seeking a DevOps Engineer to join the DevOps Engineering team supporting client digital engineering efforts to build, test, and deploy cloud solutions.

You will manage AWS IAM, CI/CD, and Infrastructure as Code tasks, collaborating with cross-functional teams. The role requires 5–7 years in DevOps with strong AWS experience; a degree is not required, but a HS Diploma is mandatory.

Qualifications

• 5–7 years of software development experience.
• No degree required, but HS Diploma is mandatory.
• Strong AWS experience across multiple services.
• Proficient with GitHub and GitHub Actions for CI/CD.
• Experience with IaC and CloudFormation templates.
• Ability to work cross-functionally in a DevOps team.

Responsibilities

• Support client digital engineering teams to build, test, and deploy cloud solutions.
• Manage AWS IAM and troubleshoot cloud connection issues.
• Collaborate on CI/CD and Infrastructure as Code tasks.
• Serve as a single point of contact for DevOps support within Digital engineering teams.

Skills

DevOps experience

AWS cloud

CI/CD pipelines

IaC

Cross-functional communication

SageMaker / AI services

Networking / firewall

Azure basics

GPU for AI use cases

English communication

Education

HS Diploma

Tools

GitHub Actions

GitHub

AWS CloudFormation

SageMaker

ECS/EKS

IAM

Azure ARM templates

Job description

Job Title: DevOps Engineer

Location-Hybrid work schedule, 2x a week and as requested-Chicago IL / Dallas TX

Interview Process

1^st^ interview will be technical interview (30 min) Via teams

Potentially 2^nd^ round if needed

Position's Contributions to Work Group

• DevOps Engineer will work within the DevOps Engineering team to support various Client Digital engineering teams in their efforts to develop, build, test, and deploy their solutions to the cloud.
• Typical task breakdown:
• Typical tasks include managing AWS IAM, troubleshooting Client / Cloud connection issues, and working with engineers on CI/CD and Infrastructure as Code tasks.
• Interaction with team:
• -DevOps Engineers meet internally regularly via a standup meeting and then are assigned to support specific Digital engineering teams that are the single point of contact for support from the DevOps team.

Work environment

• Client Digital office with other DevOps Engineers

Education & Experience Required

• 5-7 years of software development experience
• NO degree required but they must have HS Diploma

Technical Skills

• At least 5 or more years of experience in a DevOps Engineer role
• At least 5 or more years of Amazon Web Services (AWS) cloud experience
• Proficient with GitHub and GitHub Actions for source control and YAML-based continuous integration / continuous delivery (CI/CD) systems.
• Proficient writing and deploying Amazon Web Services cloud infrastructure using AWS CloudFormation templates.
• Strong AWS experience with MLOps & AI services (e.g. SageMaker Notebooks, Bedrock, ECS/EKS, & IAM)
• Strong interpersonal and technical communication skills with the ability to work effectively in a cross functional team.
• Associate or Professional-level AWS and/or Azure certifications related to DevOps, Development, or Architecture.
• Proficiency with AWS firewall and network configuration.
• Experience with Microsoft Azure cloud infrastructure using Azure Resource Manager (ARM) templates.
• Experience with NVIDIA GPU's for AI use cases, specifically from a cybersecurity and - governance perspective.
• Analytic mindset and skilled problem solver for troubleshooting issues
• Exceptional verbal and written communication skills to collaborate cross functionally and enhance scalability.

Soft Skills

• Strong interpersonal and technical communication skills with the ability to work effectively in a cross functional team.
• Analytic mindset and skilled problem solver for troubleshooting issues
• Great verbal and written communication skills to collaborate cross functionally

Disqualifiers/Red Flags

• Any resume longer than 3 pages
• Choppy tenure/ consistent job hopping
• If candidate is not currently local but open to relocating prior to day 1 on their own dime, please make sure that is clear on resume.