DevOps Engineer – GitLab CI/CD & AWS Infrastructure

Ampcus Inc; Princeton (NJ); On-site; USD 110,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

Ampcus Inc. in Princeton, NJ is seeking an experienced DevOps Engineer to design and manage a GitLab CI/CD platform, automate AWS infrastructure with Terraform, and support multiple deployment environments to improve software delivery and reliability.

You will collaborate with software architects, developers, QA, and cross-functional teams, build scalable CI/CD templates, monitor pipelines, and drive DevOps best practices to boost security and developer productivity.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Engineering, or equivalent.
• Strong hands-on experience with GitLab CI/CD pipeline development and administration.
• Experience supporting repositories and pipelines on code.siemens.com.
• Strong expertise with Terraform and AWS cloud infrastructure.
• Deep understanding of IaC concepts and best practices.
• Experience managing multiple deployment environments (development, test, staging, production).
• Knowledge of DevOps methodologies, automation, monitoring, and release management.
• Experience with Python and/or Bash scripting.
• Strong troubleshooting, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Design and implement scalable, reusable, and secure CI/CD pipeline templates.
• Develop, maintain, and automate AWS infrastructure using Terraform and IaC principles.
• Manage development, testing, staging, and production environments.
• Automate application build, testing, release, and deployment processes.
• Monitor, troubleshoot, and optimize CI/CD pipeline performance, reliability, and security.
• Collaborate with software architects, developers, QA engineers, and cross-functional teams.
• Support release management and continuous deployment initiatives.
• Identify and implement process improvements for infrastructure automation and deployment workflows.

Skills

GitLab CI/CD

IaC

DevOps methodologies

Scripting

Troubleshooting

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in CS/IT/Engineering

Tools

GitLab

Terraform

AWS

Python

Bash

Docker

Kubernetes

Job description

Ampcus Inc. is a certified global provider of a broad range of Technology and Business consulting services. We are in search of a highly motivated candidate to join our talented Team.

Job Title

DevOps Engineer - GitLab CI/CD & AWS Infrastructure

Location(s)

Princeton, NJ

Job Summary

We are seeking an experienced DevOps Engineer to manage, maintain, and enhance a GitLab CI/CD-based software delivery platform. This role is responsible for designing scalable CI/CD pipelines, automating AWS infrastructure using Terraform, managing multiple deployment environments, and driving DevOps best practices to improve software quality, deployment reliability, and developer productivity.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage, maintain, and optimize GitLab CI/CD pipelines hosted on code.siemens.com.
• Design and implement scalable, reusable, and secure CI/CD pipeline templates.
• Develop, maintain, and automate AWS infrastructure using Terraform and Infrastructure as Code (IaC) principles.
• Manage development, testing, staging, and production environments.
• Automate application build, testing, release, and deployment processes.
• Monitor, troubleshoot, and optimize CI/CD pipeline performance, reliability, and security.
• Implement DevOps best practices to streamline software delivery and operational efficiency.
• Collaborate with software architects, developers, QA engineers, and cross-functional teams.
• Support release management and continuous deployment initiatives.
• Identify and implement process improvements for infrastructure automation and deployment workflows.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Engineering, or a related field, or equivalent experience.
• Strong hands-on experience with GitLab CI/CD pipeline development and administration.
• Experience supporting repositories and pipelines on code.siemens.com.
• Strong expertise with Terraform and AWS cloud infrastructure.
• Deep understanding of Infrastructure as Code (IaC) concepts and best practices.
• Experience managing multiple deployment environments (development, test, staging, and production).
• Knowledge of DevOps methodologies, automation, monitoring, and release management.
• Experience with Python and/or Bash scripting.
• Strong troubleshooting, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with SW360 software component governance.
• Knowledge of Python package management and Poetry.
• Experience with Docker and Kubernetes.
• Familiarity with DevSecOps practices.
• Experience with software artifact repositories and dependency management tools.

Desired Technical Skills

• GitLab CI/CD
• AWS
• Terraform
• Infrastructure as Code (IaC)
• Python
• Bash
• Docker
• Kubernetes
• DevSecOps
• Release Management
• CI/CD Automation
• Monitoring and Logging
• Software Artifact Management
• Dependency Management
• Linux

Success Measures

• Serve as the primary owner of the GitLab CI/CD platform.
• Improve deployment reliability, security, and operational efficiency.
• Build and maintain scalable Terraform-based AWS infrastructure.
• Enable faster, more predictable, and automated software delivery.
• Enhance developer productivity through continuous improvement of DevOps processes.

Ampcus is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veterans or individuals with disabilities.