Jr. DevOps Engineer

TieTalent; Massachusetts; Remote; USD 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An innovative technology consulting firm is seeking a Junior DevOps Engineer to join their remote team. This role involves deploying, automating, and managing applications on AWS, particularly utilizing EKS. You'll collaborate with development teams to design scalable solutions and implement CI/CD pipelines, ensuring efficient deployment processes. Ideal candidates will have a strong foundation in DevOps principles, experience with containerization using Docker and Kubernetes, and a willingness to learn new technologies. Join a dynamic environment where your contributions will drive impactful software solutions across various industries.

Qualifications

• Solid understanding of Linux systems administration and networking concepts.
• Hands-on experience with Docker containers and Kubernetes.

Responsibilities

• Work closely with development teams to design automated solutions on AWS.
• Implement CI/CD pipelines using tools like Jenkins and GitLab CI/CD.

Skills

DevOps

AWS

Terraform

Kubernetes

Jenkins

Docker

Linux

Networking

Python

Go

Java

Bash

PowerShell

EC2

S3

Ansible

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science

Equivalent work experience

Tools

Terraform

AWS Services

Docker

Kubernetes

Jenkins

Job description

About

Job Title: Jr DevOps Engineer

Duration: 6 Months C2H

Location: Remote- East Coast Hours

About BigRio

BigRio is a remote-based, technology consulting firm with headquarters in Boston, MA. We deliver software solutions ranging from custom development, software implementation, data analytics, and machine learning/AI integrations. We are a one-stop shop that attracts clients from a variety of industries because of our proven ability to deliver cutting-edge and cost-conscious software solutions.

Overview

We are seeking a Junior DevOps Engineer to join our team and contribute to the deployment, automation, and management of applications on Amazon. You should have experience with IAC (Terraform, Cloudformation, etc) and AWS Services particularly EKS (Elastic Kubernetes Service). The ideal candidate will have a strong foundation in DevOps principles and practices, as well as familiarity with containerization and orchestration technologies, particularly Kubernetes.

Responsibilities: Work closely with development teams to understand application requirements and design scalable, reliable, and automated solutions for deploying and managing applications on Amazon EKS. Implement CI/CD pipelines for automating the build, test, and deployment processes using tools like Jenkins, GitLab CI/CD, or similar. Containerize applications using Docker and manage container orchestration using Kubernetes on Amazon EKS. Collaborate with infrastructure teams to implement IAC solutions. Monitor, troubleshoot, and optimize the performance of Kubernetes clusters and associated infrastructure components. Implement security best practices for containerized applications and Kubernetes clusters, including role-based access control (RBAC), network policies, and secrets management. Participate in on-call rotations and respond to incidents related to production systems and services. Stay updated with the latest trends and technologies in DevOps, cloud computing, and containerization, and continuously improve our processes and toolchains. Qualifications:

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field, or equivalent work experience. Solid understanding of Linux systems administration and networking concepts. Experience with at least one programming language (e.g., Python, Go, Java) and scripting languages (e.g., Bash, PowerShell). Familiarity with cloud computing platforms, particularly AWS, and services like EC2, S3, IAM, etc. Hands-on experience with Docker containers and container orchestration platforms, preferably Kubernetes. Experience with infrastructure-as-code (IaC) tools such as Terraform, CloudFormation, or Ansible. Strong communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to work effectively in a team environment. Eagerness to learn and adapt to new technologies and methodologies in a fast-paced environment.

Nice-to-have skills

• DevOps
• AWS
• Terraform
• Kubernetes
• Jenkins
• Docker
• Linux
• Networking
• Python
• Go
• Java
• Bash
• Powershell
• EC2
• S3
• Ansible
• Massachusetts, United States
  
  

Work experience

• DevOps
  
  

Languages

• English