Lead AWS DevOps Engineer

ValueMomentum; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Collaborative work environment

Commitment to employee development

Focus on diversity and inclusion

Job summary

A leading IT services company located in Allegheny County, Pittsburgh is seeking a seasoned DevOps Engineer. The role involves leading the DevOps team, managing CI/CD pipelines, and optimizing infrastructure while promoting automation. Candidates should have over 10 years of hands-on experience with cloud platforms and CI/CD tools. We value a collaborative environment and are committed to supporting career growth for our employees, ensuring success together.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience in a DevOps or systems engineering role.
• Hands-on experience with cloud platforms.
• Experience with CI/CD tools and containerization technologies.

Responsibilities

• Lead and mentor the DevOps team.
• Design, implement, and maintain CI/CD pipelines.
• Oversee and optimize IT infrastructure.

Skills

Cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP)

Scripting languages (e.g., Python)

CI/CD tools (e.g., Jenkins, GitLab CI)

Containerization technologies (e.g., Docker, Kubernetes)

Networking and security

Agile methodologies

Automation tools

Problem-solving skills

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology or related field

Tools

Ansible

Terraform

Job description

Team Leadership: Lead and mentor the DevOps team, fostering a collaborative and productive environment.

CI/CD Management: Design, implement, and maintain continuous integration and continuous deployment (CI/CD) pipelines.

Infrastructure Management: Oversee the management and optimization of IT infrastructure, including cloud services.

Automation: Identify opportunities for automation and implement solutions to streamline processes.

Monitoring and Troubleshooting: Monitor system performance, identify issues, and implement solutions to ensure high availability and reliability.

Security: Integrate security practices into the DevOps process to ensure secure software delivery.

Collaboration: Work closely with development, QA, and operations teams to ensure seamless integration and deployment of code changes.

Documentation: Maintain comprehensive documentation of processes, configurations, and procedures.

Required Skills:

• 10+ years of experience in a DevOps or systems engineering role.
• Hands-on experience with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP).
• Proficiency in scripting languages (e.g., Python).
• Experience with CI/CD tools (e.g., Jenkins, GitLab CI).
• Knowledge of containerization technologies (e.g., Docker, Kubernetes).
• Strong understanding of networking, security, and system administration.
• Familiarity with Agile development methodologies.
• Technical Proficiency: Strong background in software development, system administration, and cloud services.
• Automation Tools: Experience with tools like Jenkins, Docker, Kubernetes, Ansible, and Terraform.
• Scripting: Proficiency in scripting languages such as Python, Bash, or PowerShell.
• Problem-Solving: Excellent troubleshooting and problem-solving skills.
• Communication: Strong communication and collaboration skills to work effectively with different teams.
• Agile Methodologies: Familiarity with Agile and Scrum methodologies.
• Educational Background: Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field.

About ValueMomentum

As the largest standalone IT services company focused on insurance, we are uniquely positioned to be the partner of choice for insurance companies looking to transform their business and better serve their customers. Our deep understanding of the insurance industry, combined with our expertise in technology solutions, allows us to offer customized and effective strategies that help our clients stay ahead of the competition. At our company, we take pride in our ability to empower insurers and build a safer, more secure future for everyone.

At ValueMomentum, we believe in making employees win by nurturing them from within, collaborating and looking out for each other.

People first- We make employees win.

Nurture leaders- We nurture from within.

Enjoy wins- Celebrating wins and creating leaders.

Collaboration- A culture of collaboration and people-centricity.

Diversity- Committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion.