DevOps Engineer

Kforce Inc; Hopkins (MN); On-site; USD 110,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

Kforce has a client in Hopkins, MN seeking a DevOps Engineer to design, implement, and maintain automated software environments and CI/CD pipelines. You will lead a small team, collaborate with developers and infra specialists, and drive cloud adoption to improve reliability and performance.

The role emphasizes automation, architecture design, and cross-functional teamwork within an Agile/DevOps context, offering growth opportunities and strong pay for a skilled engineer.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of DevOps experience with automation and cloud deployments.
• Proficient in CI/CD pipelines, especially GitLab.
• Full stack development experience (C#/Java, React).
• Experience with Playwright and Postman automation testing.
• Strong communication and documentation skills.
• Familiarity with observability concepts.
• Agile methodology experience.
• Manual and automated testing experience.

Responsibilities

• Designs and writes complex code in several languages relevant to our existing product stack, with a focus on automation
• Configures, tunes, maintains and installs applications systems and validates system functionality
• Monitors and fine tunes applications system to achieve optimum performance levels and works with hardware teams to resolve issues with hardware and software
• Lead, manage and grow a team of customer focused, highly dynamic and multi-disciplinary team of full stack software engineers
• Assists with application system problem resolution by working with application developers, vendors, and internal infrastructure teams member to troubleshoot
• Design and implement appropriate environments for DevOps tools set, and provide production support
• Influences other teams and broader Engineering groups in adopting Cloud technologies, processes, and best practices
• Automates the provisioning of environments for DevOps Tool chain
• Develops and enables continuous integration/continuous deployment (CI/CD) for DevOps Tool set
• Acts to improve the overall reliability of systems and to increase efficiency
• Works collaboratively with cross functional teams, using Agile/DevOps principles to bring products to life, achieve business objectives and serve customer needs
• Encourage innovation, implementation of cutting-edge technologies, outside-of-the-box thinking, teamwork, and self-organization

Skills

CI/CD pipelines

Cloud deployments

Full stack development

Automation testing

Communication skills

Observability

Agile methodologies

Manual testing

Tools

GitLab CI/CD

Playwright

Postman

PractiTest

AWS

Azure

Job description

Responsibilities

Kforce has a client in Hopkins, MN that is seeking a DevOps Engineer responsible for developing, implementing and maintaining technical software applications and provides a combination of technical and business leadership while being the primary trusted and capable owner of one or more high priority, high visibility, complex initiatives. The DevOps Engineer will typically lead and coach a small number of team members (e.g., an architect, systems analyst, etc.) and provide guidance to a larger community. Responsibilities:

• Designs and writes complex code in several languages relevant to our existing product stack, with a focus on automation
• Configures, tunes, maintains and installs applications systems and validates system functionality
• Monitors and fine tunes applications system to achieve optimum performance levels and works with hardware teams to resolve issues with hardware and software
• Lead, manage and grow a team of customer focused, highly dynamic and multi-disciplinary team of full stack software engineers
• Assists with application system problem resolution by working with application developers, vendors, and internal infrastructure teams member to troubleshoot
• Design and implement appropriate environments for DevOps tools set, and provide production support
• Influences other teams and broader Engineering groups in adopting Cloud technologies, processes, and best practices
• Automates the provisioning of environments for DevOps Tool chain
• Develops and enables continuous integration/continuous deployment (CI/CD) for DevOps Tool set
• Acts to improve the overall reliability of systems and to increase efficiency
• Works collaboratively with cross functional teams, using Agile/DevOps principles to bring products to life, achieve business objectives and serve customer needs
• Encourage innovation, implementation of cutting-edge technologies, outside-of-the-box thinking, teamwork, and self-organization
  

Responsibilities

Kforce has a client in Hopkins, MN that is seeking a DevOps Engineer responsible for developing, implementing and maintaining technical software applications and provides a combination of technical and business leadership while being the primary trusted and capable owner of one or more high priority, high visibility, complex initiatives. The DevOps Engineer will typically lead and coach a small number of team members (e.g., an architect, systems analyst, etc.) and provide guidance to a larger community. Responsibilities:

• Designs and writes complex code in several languages relevant to our existing product stack, with a focus on automation
• Configures, tunes, maintains and installs applications systems and validates system functionality
• Monitors and fine tunes applications system to achieve optimum performance levels and works with hardware teams to resolve issues with hardware and software
• Lead, manage and grow a team of customer focused, highly dynamic and multi-disciplinary team of full stack software engineers
• Assists with application system problem resolution by working with application developers, vendors, and internal infrastructure teams member to troubleshoot
• Design and implement appropriate environments for DevOps tools set, and provide production support
• Influences other teams and broader Engineering groups in adopting Cloud technologies, processes, and best practices
• Automates the provisioning of environments for DevOps Tool chain
• Develops and enables continuous integration/continuous deployment (CI/CD) for DevOps Tool set
• Acts to improve the overall reliability of systems and to increase efficiency
• Works collaboratively with cross functional teams, using Agile/DevOps principles to bring products to life, achieve business objectives and serve customer needs
• Encourage innovation, implementation of cutting-edge technologies, outside-of-the-box thinking, teamwork, and self-organization
  

Requirements

5+ years of experience:

• Gitlab CI/CD pipelines
• AWS/Azure Cloud Deployments/Development
• Full stack development (C# and/or Java backend, React frontend)
• 2+ years of Playwright and/or Postman automation testing experience preferred
• Experience with PractiTest preferredStrong communication and documentation skills
• Some exposure to observability
• Agile Methodology experience
• Some Manual & Automated testing
  

The pay range is the lowest to highest compensation we reasonably in good faith believe we would pay at posting for this role. We may ultimately pay more or less than this range. Employee pay is based on factors like relevant education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, seniority, location, performance, union contract and business needs. This range may be modified in the future.

We offer comprehensive benefits including medical/dental/vision insurance, HSA, FSA, 401(k), and life, disability & ADD insurance to eligible employees. Salaried personnel receive paid time off. Hourly employees are not eligible for paid time off unless required by law. Hourly employees on a Service Contract Act project are eligible for paid sick leave.

Note: Pay is not considered compensation until it is earned, vested and determinable. The amount and availability of any compensation remains in Kforce's sole discretion unless and until paid and may be modified in its discretion consistent with the law.

This job is not eligible for bonuses, incentives or commissions.

Kforce is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran status, or disability status.