DevOps Engineer III

Solugenix; Los Angeles (CA); Remote; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in IT services is seeking a DevOps Engineer III for a 3-month contract in Los Angeles, CA. The role focuses on architecting scalable solutions, enhancing CI/CD pipelines, and fostering collaboration between teams. Ideal candidates will have extensive experience in cloud platforms and automation tools, along with strong leadership skills. This opportunity offers a competitive pay range and the chance to work with a prominent health insurance client.

Benefits

Medical insurance

401(k)

Vision insurance

Qualifications

• 6+ years in DevOps or related roles.
• Experience with Azure, AWS, or GCP.
• Experience in optimizing cloud costs.

Responsibilities

• Architect and design scalable infrastructure solutions.
• Lead automation scripts and workflows.
• Provide technical leadership and mentorship.

Skills

Ansible

Puppet

Chef

SaltStack

Jenkins

GitLab CI/CD

Travis

Docker

Kubernetes

Terraform

CloudFormation

Pulumi

Python

Bash

PowerShell

Java

Go

Ruby

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Information Technology

Tools

Azure

AWS

Google Cloud Platform

Prometheus

Grafana

Datadog

Elasticsearch

Logstash

Kibana

Splunk

Job description

This range is provided by Solugenix. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more.

Base pay range

$75.00/hr - $80.64/hr

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3-Month Contract (Possible for extension)

Job ID 25-09635

Solugenix is assisting a client, a health insurance company, in their search for a DevOps Engineer III. This is a 3-month contract opportunity based out of Los Angeles, CA (Remote).

The Information Technology (IT) Development Operations (DevOps) Engineer III leads our Development Operations (DevOps) initiatives and drives the evolution of our infrastructure and deployment processes. The DevOps Engineer III plays a critical role in architecting scalable, reliable, and secure solutions to support our software development efforts. This position is responsible for designing and implementing complex DevOps solutions, with a focus on continuous improvement and innovation.

This position maintains and enhances the Continuous Integration and Deployment (CI/CD) pipelines ensuring the reliability, scalability, and efficiency of our software delivery pipeline. This position fosters a culture of collaboration between the development and operations teams, automates manual processes, and improves the efficiency, reliability, and scalability of software delivery. Acts as a Subject Matter Expert and serves as a resource and mentor for other staff.

Qualifications:

Bachelor's Degree

Field of Study I: Information Technology.

Equivalent: In lieu of a degree, equivalent education and/or experience may be considered.

Experience Required:

• At least 6 years of experience in DevOps or related roles, with a proven track record of designing and implementing complex infrastructure solutions.
• Extensive experience with Azure, Amazon Web Services (AWS), or Google Cloud Platform, focusing on infrastructure provisioning and optimization.
• Experience engaging with stakeholders to align DevOps initiatives with business objectives.
• Experience in optimizing cloud costs and resource utilization through effective management strategies.
• Experience managing Infrastructure as Code (laC) and Containerization and Orchestration.

Skills Required:

• Mastery of tools such as Ansible, Puppet, Chef, or SaltStack for automating infrastructure tasks.
• Expertise in creating and managing CI/CD pipelines using Jenkins, GitLab CI/CD, or Travis continuous integration service.
• Proficient in Docker and Kubernetes for deploying and managing containers.
• Strong knowledge of monitoring (Prometheus, Grafana, Datadog) and logging tools (Elasticsearch, Logstash, Kibana (ELK) stack, Splunk) for performance tracking and troubleshooting.
• Strong skills in Terraform, CloudFormation, or Pulumi for programmatic infrastructure management.
• Proficient in scripting (Python, Bash, PowerShell) and programming languages (Java, Go, Ruby) for automation and integration tasks.
• Ability to mentor and guide junior members, fostering an inclusive team culture.
• Strong interpersonal skills for effective collaboration with development and operations teams.
• Ability to analyze complex problems and make data-driven decisions.
• Ability to develop and execute strategic plans for DevOps initiatives aligned with organizational goals.
• Proficiency in identifying and mitigating risks in DevOps processes and deployments.
• Ability to commit to continuous learning and staying updated with industry trends.
• Ability to thrive in dynamic environments, managing competing priorities effectively.

Responsibilities:

• Infrastructure Architecture and Design: Architect and design highly available and scalable infrastructure solutions for cloud-based environments. Evaluate and recommend new technologies and tools to improve efficiency, reliability, and security.
• Automation and Orchestration: Lead the development and implementation of automation scripts and workflows to streamline deployment and operations. Design and manage container orchestration platforms using Kubernetes or similar tools.
• Performance Optimization and Scalability: Identify performance bottlenecks and implement optimizations to improve system scalability and efficiency. Work closely with development teams to optimize application performance and resource utilization.
• Leadership and Mentorship: Provide technical leadership and mentorship to junior members of the DevOps team. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to foster a culture of continuous learning and innovation.
• Strategic Planning and Collaboration: Collaborate with stakeholders to define DevOps strategies and roadmaps aligned with business objectives. Partner with development, operations, and security teams to ensure alignment and collaboration on key initiatives.
• Focus on the intersection of software development (Dev) and IT operations (Ops), aiming to improve collaboration and productivity across these functions.
• Responsible for automating infrastructure provisioning, configuration management, monitoring, and scaling of applications and systems.
• Applies subject expertise in evaluating business operations and processes. Identifies areas where technical solutions would improve business performance.
• Consults across business operations, providing mentorship, and contributing specialized knowledge.
• Ensures that the facts and details are correct so that the project's/program's deliverable meets the needs of the department, organization and legislation's policies, standards, and best practices.
• Provides training, recommends process improvements, and mentors department interns, etc. as needed.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Pay Range for CA, CO, IL, NJ, NY, WA, and DC: $75/hour to $80.64/hour. Starting rate of pay offered may vary depending on factors including but not limited to, position offered, location, education, training and/or experience.

Solugenix will consider qualified applicants with a criminal history pursuant to the California Fair Chance Act and Ordinance. Applicants do not need to disclose their criminal history or participate in a background check until a conditional job offer is made to you. After making a conditional offer and running a background check, if we are concerned about conviction that is directly related to the job, applicants will be given the chance to explain the circumstances surrounding the conviction, provide mitigating evidence, or challenge the accuracy of the background report.

About The Client

Our client is one of the world's leading health insurance companies based out of Los Angeles, CA.

About Solugenix

Solugenix is a leader in IT services, delivering cutting-edge technology solutions, exceptional talent, and managed services to global enterprises. With extensive expertise in highly regulated and complex industries, we are a trusted partner for integrating advanced technologies with streamlined processes. Our solutions drive growth, foster innovation, and ensure compliance—providing clients with reliability and a strong competitive edge.

Recognized as a 2024 Top Workplace, Solugenix is proud of its inclusive culture and unwavering commitment to excellence. Our recent expansion, with new offices in the Dominican Republic, Jakarta, and the Philippines, underscores our growing global presence and ability to offer world-class technology solutions. Partnering with Solugenix means more than just business—it means having a dedicated ally focused on your success in today's fast-evolving digital world.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Contract

Job function

• Job function

  Information Technology and Engineering

• Industries

  Insurance

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