Entry Level Devops Engineer

Actalent; Waterloo (IA); Hybrid; USD 44,000 - 59,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental & vision

401(k) Retirement Plan

Life Insurance

Time Off

Job summary

Actalent is seeking a Junior DevOps Engineer (0-2 years) to join our Waterloo, IA team. The role supports CI/CD pipelines, automation, and software release processes in a fast-paced engineering environment.

You will work with Python, YAML, Git, and containerized workflows across Linux and Windows, collaborating with developers to improve build quality and efficiency. This is a contract position with hybrid workplace expectations in Waterloo, IA.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a technical field.
• 0-2 years of professional experience in software development, DevOps, automation, or related engineering disciplines.
• Academic or internship experience with Python programming.
• Understanding of version control concepts and Git-based workflows.
• Familiarity with CI/CD concepts and SDLC processes.
• Basic knowledge of software testing methodologies, including unit and integration testing.
• Strong analytical, troubleshooting, and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication and collaboration abilities.

Responsibilities

• Assist in the development, maintenance, and optimization of CI/CD pipelines.
• Support source control management, branching strategies, and code integration activities using Git and GitHub.
• Develop and maintain automation scripts and workflows to streamline software development and release processes.
• Participate in software build, packaging, and release management activities.
• Help implement and monitor automated testing, code quality checks, and security scanning processes.
• Support dependency management, artifact management, and software traceability efforts.
• Contribute to software quality initiatives, including test automation, static analysis, and code coverage reporting.
• Collaborate with software engineers to troubleshoot build, deployment, and integration issues.
• Work within Linux, Windows, and containerized environments to support development and deployment workflows.
• Leverage AI-assisted development tools to improve automation and engineering productivity.

Skills

python

YAML

javascript

shell scripting

git

ci/cd pipelines

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Computer Engineering, Information Technology, or a related technical field

Tools

GitHub

GitHub Actions

Docker

Cloud-based development tools

Job description

Description

Junior DevOps Engineer (0-2 Years Experience)

Position Summary

We are seeking a motivated Junior DevOps Engineer to join our engineering team. This role is ideal for an early-career professional who is passionate about software development, automation, and modern DevOps practices. The successful candidate will support the development and maintenance of CI/CD pipelines, software quality initiatives, release processes, and automation solutions that improve engineering efficiency and product reliability.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist in the development, maintenance, and optimization of CI/CD pipelines.
• Support source control management, branching strategies, and code integration activities using Git and GitHub.
• Develop and maintain automation scripts and workflows to streamline software development and release processes.
• Participate in software build, packaging, and release management activities.
• Help implement and monitor automated testing, code quality checks, and security scanning processes.
• Support dependency management, artifact management, and software traceability efforts.
• Contribute to software quality initiatives, including test automation, static analysis, and code coverage reporting.
• Collaborate with software engineers to troubleshoot build, deployment, and integration issues.
• Work within Linux, Windows, and containerized environments to support development and deployment workflows.
• Leverage AI-assisted development tools to improve automation and engineering productivity.

Skills

python, YAML, javascript, shell scripting, git, ci/cd pipelines

Additional Skills & Qualifications

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Computer Engineering, Information Technology, or a related technical field.
• 0-2 years of professional experience in software development, DevOps, automation, or related engineering disciplines.
• Academic or internship experience with Python programming.
• Understanding of version control concepts and Git-based workflows.
• Familiarity with CI/CD concepts and software development lifecycle (SDLC) processes.
• Basic knowledge of software testing methodologies, including unit and integration testing.
• Strong analytical, troubleshooting, and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication and collaboration abilities.

Preferred Qualifications

• Exposure to Groovy, JavaScript/TypeScript, Bash, or PowerShell scripting.
• Experience using GitHub, GitHub Actions, or similar DevOps platforms through coursework, internships, or personal projects.
• Familiarity with Docker or containerized development environments.
• Understanding of software security practices and automated code scanning tools.
• Experience with cloud-based development or CI/CD platforms.
• Coursework or project experience involving automation, software quality metrics, or release management.

Technical Skills

• Programming & Scripting
• Python
• YAML
• Groovy (preferred)
• JavaScript/TypeScript (preferred)
• Bash or PowerShell (preferred)
• DevOps & Automation
• Git and GitHub
• CI/CD Pipelines
• Workflow Automation
• Release and Package Management
• Build and Dependency Management
• Software Quality
• Unit and Integration Testing
• Test Automation
• Static Code Analysis
• Code Coverage Analysis
• Requirements Traceability
• Platforms
• Linux
• Windows
• Docker or Container Technologies
• Cloud-Based Development Tools

What Success Looks Like

• Contributes to reliable and maintainable CI/CD pipelines.
• Develops automation that improves engineering efficiency.
• Supports software quality and security initiatives.
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Experience Level

Entry Level

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract position based out of Waterloo, IA.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $37.50 - $37.50/hr.

Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following:

• Medical, dental & vision
• Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
• 401(k) Retirement Plan
• Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
• Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
• Short and long-term disability
• Health Spending Account (HSA)
• Transportation benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract position based out of Waterloo, IA.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Oct 29, 2026.

Workplace Type

This is a hybrid position in Waterloo,IA.

About Actalent

Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services and talent solutions. We help visionary companies advance their engineering and science initiatives through access to specialized experts who drive scale, innovation and speed to market. With a network of almost 20,000 consultants and 5,000 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500. We are proud to be an Engineering News-Record (ENR) Top 500 Design Firm for our engineering design services and a ClearlyRated Best of Staffing® winner for both client and talent service.

Equal Opportunity Statement

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

Accommodation Request

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Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI)

Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI): We may use Artificial Intelligence (AI) to support parts of our hiring process, including sourcing, screening, and evaluating candidates. AI helps assess applications and qualifications, but final decisions are made by our hiring team. By applying, you acknowledge and agree that your application may be reviewed using AI tools.