DevOps Engineer

Micasa Global; Tysons (VA); Hybrid; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k)

Medical insurance

Vision insurance

Job summary

A technology services company in Tysons, VA is seeking an experienced Senior AWS Engineer to support federal clients. The ideal candidate has over 8 years in software development with extensive experience in AWS, DevOps, and Infrastructure as Code. Responsibilities include automating AWS environments using Terraform and developing CI/CD pipelines. This contract role offers a competitive benefits package including 401(k) and medical insurance, allowing for a hybrid work model with 4 days onsite and 1 day remote.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of experience in software development.
• 7 years of experience in DevOps or DevSecOps engineering.
• 7 years of in-depth AWS/Cloud Operations experience.

Responsibilities

• Automate the provisioning of AWS environments using Terraform.
• Design and develop automation workflows and conduct code reviews.
• Develop CI/CD pipelines and self-service capabilities.

Skills

AWS cloud-based build/deployment pipelines

Infrastructure-as-Code

Kubernetes

Terraform

Python

Docker

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Jenkins

Job description

Senior AWS Engineer – Micasa Global

Job Type: Full-Time or 12 Month Contract

Location: Tysons Corner, VA (4 days onsite, Friday remote)

Work Authorization: U.S. Citizens or local GC candidates only

Client is seeking an experienced Senior AWS Engineer with a strong AWS background to support our federal clients. The ideal candidate will have proven expertise in designing, developing, and implementing automated DevOps pipelines to enable high-performing, secure, and scalable software solutions. This role requires hands‑on technical expertise, infrastructure automation skills, and the ability to collaborate with cross‑functional teams to deliver enterprise‑grade DevOps capabilities.

Key Responsibilities:

• Automate the provisioning of AWS environments and build infrastructure from the ground up using Terraform.
• Design and develop automation workflows; perform unit testing and conduct code reviews to ensure quality, performance, and resiliency.
• Develop automation tools, CI/CD pipelines, scripts, and self‑service capabilities to support platform operations.
• Provide technical direction and mentorship to a team of engineers on pipeline management, automation, and development best practices.
• Collaborate with stakeholders, leadership, vendors, and other engineering teams to communicate technical solutions and solve complex business challenges.

Key Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree with 8+ years of experience in software development.
• At least 7 years of experience in DevOps or DevSecOps engineering.
• At least 7 years of in‑depth AWS/Cloud Operations experience.
• Strong expertise in AWS cloud‑based build/deployment pipelines, Infrastructure‑as‑Code, Kubernetes/platform engineering, Jenkins, Python, Terraform, Docker.
• Expert‑level knowledge of AWS services including Lambda, Glue, and Step Functions.
• Hands‑on experience with Kubernetes, Docker, and cloud deployment technologies.
• Strong background in Infrastructure as Code (Terraform, CloudFormation).
• Experience working in an Enterprise/Shared Service DevOps team.

Seniority Level

Mid‑Senior level

Employment Type

Contract

Job Function

Information Technology

Industries

IT Services and IT Consulting

Benefits

• 401(k)
• Medical insurance
• Vision insurance