DevOps Engineer

Kforce Inc; Raleigh (NC); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) plan

Life & Disability Insurance

Paid time off

Job summary

Kforce Inc. is seeking a DevOps Engineer to Raleigh, NC, to build and optimize CI/CD pipelines, define cloud infrastructure as code, and automate deployments across applications.

You will manage Azure-based platforms, containerize workloads with Docker and Kubernetes, and implement monitoring and security practices. The role requires hands-on CI/CD experience, strong Azure services knowledge, and the ability to collaborate with development and operations teams.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in a DevOps or cloud engineering role, preferably within Azure environments.
• Hands‑on experience with CI/CD and automation tools (Azure DevOps, GitHub, Ansible, etc.)
• Experience with version control systems (Git) and branching strategies
• Experience with Azure services (Data Lake, Data Factory, Synapse, Logic Apps, Pipelines)
• Background in building automated pipelines, integrations, and scalable workflows
• Strong knowledge of containerization and orchestration technologies (Docker, Kubernetes)
• Familiarity with cloud-native architectures, microservices, and distributed systems
• Understanding of monitoring, logging, and performance tuning best practices
• Exposure to infrastructure as code and environment virtualization
• Strong troubleshooting skills across applications, infrastructure, and networks
• Strong analytical thinking, attention to detail, and communication skills
• Knowledge of Agile delivery frameworks and software development lifecycle
• Ability to manage multiple priorities, work independently, and collaborate effectively
• Familiarity with Dynamics 365 integrations is a plus

Responsibilities

• Build, maintain, and optimize CI/CD pipelines to support efficient software delivery
• Define and manage infrastructure using code (e.g., Terraform, Ansible) for consistent environments
• Automate deployment, testing, and release processes across applications
• Implement monitoring, alerting, and logging to ensure system health and performance
• Manage and support cloud-based platforms, primarily within Azure environments
• Containerize and orchestrate applications using Docker and Kubernetes
• Design and maintain data workflows, integrations, and cloud-based data services
• Strengthen security through access controls, compliance practices, and risk mitigation
• Analyze system performance, troubleshoot issues, and optimize scalability and cost efficiency
• Collaborate with development and operations teams to streamline delivery and resolve issues
• Maintain technical documentation, release notes, and system configurations
• Provide technical guidance and support to internal and external stakeholders

Skills

Azure

CI/CD

Security

Agile

Troubleshooting

Tools

Azure DevOps

GitHub

Ansible

Git

Terraform

Docker

Kubernetes

Azure Data Lake

Azure Data Factory

Azure Synapse

Logic Apps

Pipelines

Job description

Responsibilities

Kforce has a client that is seeking a DevOps Engineer in Raleigh, NC. Responsibilities:

• DevOps Engineer will build, maintain, and optimize CI/CD pipelines to support efficient software delivery
• Define and manage infrastructure using code (e.g., Terraform, Ansible) for consistent environments
• Automate deployment, testing, and release processes across applications
• Implement monitoring, alerting, and logging to ensure system health and performance
• Manage and support cloud-based platforms, primarily within Azure environments
• Containerize and orchestrate applications using Docker and Kubernetes
• As a DevOps Engineer, you will design and maintain data workflows, integrations, and cloud-based data services
• Strengthen security through access controls, compliance practices, and risk mitigation
• Analyze system performance, troubleshoot issues, and optimize scalability and cost efficiency
• Collaborate with development and operations teams to streamline delivery and resolve issues
• Maintain technical documentation, release notes, and system configurations
• Provide technical guidance and support to internal and external stakeholders

Requirements

• Proven experience in a DevOps or cloud engineering role, preferably within Azure environments
• Hands‑on experience with CI/CD and automation tools (Azure DevOps, GitHub, Ansible, etc.)
• Experience with version control systems (Git) and branching strategies
• Experience with Azure services (Data Lake, Data Factory, Synapse, Logic Apps, Pipelines)
• Background in building automated pipelines, integrations, and scalable workflows
• Strong knowledge of containerization and orchestration technologies (Docker, Kubernetes)
• Familiarity with cloud-native architectures, microservices, and distributed systems
• Understanding of monitoring, logging, and performance tuning best practices
• Exposure to infrastructure as code and environment virtualization
• Strong troubleshooting skills across applications, infrastructure, and networks
• Strong analytical thinking, attention to detail, and communication skills
• Knowledge of Agile delivery frameworks and software development lifecycle
• Ability to manage multiple priorities, work independently, and collaborate effectively
• Familiarity with Dynamics 365 integrations is a plus

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.