Devops Engineer with AWS - Contractor

Intive; United States; Remote; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

intive, a leading technology company, is seeking a DevOps Engineer to join our blue-ribbon team in the United States. You will ensure platform reliability, deploy across cloud and on‑prem environments, and manage Kubernetes workloads with GitOps practices (Argo CD).

You’ll automate with Terraform/Ansible, maintain PostgreSQL on RDS, and build robust CI/CD using GitLab. You’ll collaborate on Backstage and developer portal initiatives while enhancing monitoring with Prometheus and OpenTelemetry.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of professional experience in a DevOps Engineer or similar infrastructure-focused role.
• Strong experience with platform operations, including high availability, backup/restore, and disaster recovery.
• Strong hands-on experience with AWS core services and Linux on AWS, preferably Amazon Linux.
• Strong hands-on experience with Terraform and Infrastructure as Code (IaC).
• Practical experience with Ansible for infrastructure automation and configuration management.
• Hands-on experience with Docker and containerized environments.
• Hands-on experience with Kubernetes, including Helm and GitOps-based deployment workflows (Argo CD).
• Practical experience operating PostgreSQL, preferably on Amazon RDS.
• Experience with GitLab CI/CD and pipeline implementation following established patterns.
• Solid Git experience, including branching strategies and repository migrations.
• Practical experience with artifact management (Artifactory, Nexus).
• Experience with IAM and SSO concepts, including Keycloak and OIDC/SAML integrations.
• Hands-on experience with Prometheus, Grafana, and OpenTelemetry for monitoring and observability.
• Experience with incident management and 3rd level support processes.
• Experience with cloud migration and cutover activities.
• Experience with patch and upgrade management of infrastructure and services.
• Experience with Python and shell scripting for automation and operational tasks.
• Familiarity with code quality practices and automated testing.
• Familiarity with platform engineering concepts and developer portals (Backstage).
• Basic knowledge of TypeScript and frontend development (e.g. for Backstage plugin customization)

Responsibilities

• Ensure platform reliability through high-availability setups, backup/restore procedures, and disaster recovery planning.
• Deploy and maintain services in cloud and on-premises environments.
• Operate and maintain containerized workloads on Kubernetes, including Helm-based deployments and GitOps workflows using Argo CD.
• Automate infrastructure provisioning and configuration using Terraform and Ansible.
• Autonomously implement complete technical solutions and infrastructure components from scratch.
• Operate and maintain PostgreSQL databases on Amazon RDS, including backup, tuning, and version upgrades.
• Implement and maintain CI/CD pipelines using GitLab CI/CD, following established patterns and including automated quality gates and testing.
• Implement and maintain identity and access management, including SSO integrations via Keycloak (OIDC/SAML).
• Implement and maintain monitoring, alerting, and observability using Prometheus, Grafana, and OpenTelemetry.
• Provide 3rd level support and participate in incident management, including root cause analysis and resolution.
• Support cloud migration projects, including cutover planning and execution.
• Perform patch and upgrade management of infrastructure and services.
• Debug, troubleshoot, and resolve technical and infrastructure-related issues.
• Develop Python and shell scripts to automate operational and infrastructure-related tasks.
• Contribute to internal developer platform capabilities, including service catalogs and developer portals (Backstage).
• Contribute to technical documentation, including system architecture and IT product documentation, following docs-as-code principles.

Skills

DevOps engineer

Cloud platforms (AWS)

Kubernetes

Terraform

Ansible

Docker

GitOps (Argo CD)

Helm

PostgreSQL on AWS RDS

CI/CD pipelines

Python scripting

Observability (Prometheus Grafana Open

IAM & SSO (Keycloak, OIDC/SAML)

Git

Artifact management (Artifactory, Nexu

Backstage / developer portals

Linux on AWS (Amazon Linux)

Incident management

Patch and upgrade management

Tools

Terraform

Ansible

Docker

Kubernetes

Helm

Argo CD

GitLab CI/CD

Artifactory

Nexus

Keycloak

OIDC/SAML

Prometheus

Grafana

OpenTelemetry

Backstage

Amazon Linux

RDS

Python

Git

Job description

Join a diverse team of approx. 2000 professionals across four continents, driving innovation and growth within intive’s technology hubs. Work alongside industry experts trusted by leading brands like Audi, BMW, Deichmann, Meta, NewsCorp, Tandem, Paramount, Vorwerk, and Warner Bros. Discovery to create pioneering, sustainable digital experiences.

At intive, agile thinking and deep industry expertise come together across Automotive & Mobility, Commerce, Financial Services, Healthcare & Life Sciences, and Technology, Media & Communication. Be part of a team that’s shaping the future of digital innovation.

Scope of Duties

• Ensure platform reliability through high-availability setups, backup/restore procedures, and disaster recovery planning
• Deploy and maintain services in cloud and on-premises environments
• Operate and maintain containerized workloads on Kubernetes, including Helm-based deployments and GitOps workflows using Argo CD
• Automate infrastructure provisioning and configuration using Terraform and Ansible
• Autonomously implement complete technical solutions and infrastructure components from scratch
• Operate and maintain PostgreSQL databases on Amazon RDS, including backup, tuning, and version upgrades
• Implement and maintain CI/CD pipelines using GitLab CI/CD, following established patterns and including automated quality gates and testing
• Implement and maintain identity and access management, including SSO integrations via Keycloak (OIDC/SAML)
• Implement and maintain monitoring, alerting, and observability using Prometheus, Grafana, and OpenTelemetry
• Provide 3rd level support and participate in incident management, including root cause analysis and resolution
• Support cloud migration projects, including cutover planning and execution
• Perform patch and upgrade management of infrastructure and services
• Debug, troubleshoot, and resolve technical and infrastructure-related issues
• Develop Python and shell scripts to automate operational and infrastructure-related tasks
• Contribute to internal developer platform capabilities, including service catalogs and developer portals (Backstage)
• Contribute to technical documentation, including system architecture and IT product documentation, following docs-as-code principles

Services Experience

• 3+ years of professional experience in a DevOps Engineer or similar infrastructure-focused role
• Strong experience with platform operations, including high availability, backup/restore, and disaster recovery
• Strong hands-on experience with AWS core services and Linux on AWS, preferably Amazon Linux
• Strong hands-on experience with Terraform and Infrastructure as Code (IaC)
• Practical experience with Ansible for infrastructure automation and configuration management
• Hands-on experience with Docker and containerized environments
• Hands-on experience with Kubernetes, including Helm and GitOps-based deployment workflows (Argo CD)
• Practical experience operating PostgreSQL, preferably on Amazon RDS
• Experience with GitLab CI/CD and pipeline implementation following established patterns
• Solid Git experience, including branching strategies and repository migrations
• Practical experience with artifact management (Artifactory, Nexus)
• Experience with IAM and SSO concepts, including Keycloak and OIDC/SAML integrations
• Hands-on experience with Prometheus, Grafana, and OpenTelemetry for monitoring and observability
• Experience with incident management and 3rd level support processes
• Experience with cloud migration and cutover activities
• Experience with patch and upgrade management of infrastructure and services
• Experience with Python and shell scripting for automation and operational tasks
• Familiarity with code quality practices and automated testing
• Familiarity with platform engineering concepts and developer portals (Backstage)
• Basic knowledge of TypeScript and frontend development (e.g. for Backstage plugin customization)