DevOps Engineer

Matlen Silver; Jersey City (NJ); Hybrid; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Matlen Silver is seeking a DevOps Engineer to support a Risk Aggregation Engine, focusing on CI/CD, build and deployment automation, and platform support in an enterprise setting.

The ideal candidate will combine hands-on Jenkins, Docker, Kubernetes, Git, Gradle, and Python scripting with strong collaboration across development, QA, infra, and security teams. Hybrid onboarding with onsite NYC and Jersey City is offered.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Engineering, or equivalent experience.
• 3–5 years of experience in DevOps, Build/Release Engineering, Site Reliability Engineering, or a related technical role.
• Hands-on experience with CI/CD, Jenkins, Docker, Python scripting, Git, Gradle, Jira.
• Understanding of SDLC and software release management practices.
• Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work effectively with cross-functional technical teams.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop, maintain, troubleshoot, and administer CI/CD pipelines and Jenkins workflows.
• Support build, deployment, and release processes across environments.
• Automate software delivery and operational processes using scripting and DevOps tools.
• Work with Docker and Kubernetes to support containerized applications and deployments.
• Manage source code repositories and branching strategies using Git.
• Develop and maintain Python scripts for automation and operational support.
• Support Gradle-based build processes and troubleshoot build-related issues.
• Monitor application and platform health and assist with incident resolution.
• Collaborate with development, QA, infrastructure, and security teams to improve deployment and operational processes.
• Track and manage work items through Jira.
• Respond to user access requests and support provisioning activities.
• Identify opportunities to improve automation, reliability, and operational efficiency.
• Participate in ongoing enhancements and support activities for the Risk Aggregation Engine environment.

Skills

CI/CD

Jenkins

Docker

Python scripting

Git

Gradle

Jira

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Engineering, or equivalent experience

Tools

Terraform

Ansible

Puppet

Chef

Job description

Location: New York City, NY / Jersey City, NJ

Work Arrangement: Hybrid – Initial onboarding primarily onsite in NYC, followed by a regular split schedule between NYC and Jersey City

Duration: 18–24 Month Contract

Employment Type: W2 Only

We are seeking a DevOps Engineer to support ongoing development and operations for a critical Risk Aggregation Engine (RRA) that calculates risk across the front office. This role will focus on CI/CD, build and deployment automation, containerization, platform support, and operational improvements within an enterprise environment.

The ideal candidate has hands‑on experience with Jenkins, CI/CD pipelines, Docker, Kubernetes, Git, Gradle, and Python scripting and is comfortable troubleshooting technical issues and partnering with development, QA, infrastructure, and security teams.

Financial services or banking experience is highly preferred but not required.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop, maintain, troubleshoot, and administer CI/CD pipelines and Jenkins workflows.
• Support build, deployment, and release processes across multiple environments.
• Automate software delivery and operational processes using scripting and DevOps tools.
• Work with Docker and Kubernetes to support containerized applications and deployments.
• Manage source code repositories and branching strategies using Git.
• Develop and maintain Python scripts for automation and operational support.
• Support Gradle-based build processes and troubleshoot build-related issues.
• Monitor application and platform health and assist with incident resolution.
• Collaborate with development, QA, infrastructure, and security teams to improve deployment and operational processes.
• Track and manage work items through Jira.
• Respond to user access requests and support related provisioning activities.
• Identify opportunities to improve automation, reliability, and operational efficiency.
• Participate in ongoing enhancements and support activities for the Risk Aggregation Engine environment.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Engineering, or equivalent experience.
• 3–5 years of experience in DevOps, Build/Release Engineering, Site Reliability Engineering, or a related technical role.
• Hands‑on experience with:
• CI/CD
• Jenkins
• Docker
• Python scripting
• Git
• Gradle
• Jira
• Understanding of SDLC and software release management practices.
• Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work effectively with cross‑functional technical teams.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• Financial services or banking industry experience.
• Exposure to cloud technologies.
• Experience with infrastructure automation tools such as Terraform, Ansible, Puppet, or Chef.
• Familiarity with access management and user provisioning processes.