Senior DevOps/Enablement Engineer

Judge Group, Inc.; Urbandale (IA); On-site; USD 92,000 - 96,000; Part time

Job summary

Judge Group, Inc. is seeking a DevOps Engineer in Urbandale, IA for a contract role of 1+ years. The candidate will design, develop, and maintain cloud automation solutions for AWS, build scalable automation tools with Python, Boto3, Terraform, and TypeScript, and manage CI/CD pipelines.

The role requires 4+ years of experience, AWS certification, and strong Agile/TDD/PYTest skills, with on-call duties and potential domestic travel up to 10%.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in CS, IT, or related field, or equivalent.
• 4+ years of professional software development experience.
• 4+ years of hands-on AWS experience.
• AWS Certification (Developer Associate, Solutions Architect, or DevOps Engineer).
• 4+ years of experience with Python, Boto3, Terraform, TypeScript, and GitHub Actions CI/CD.
• Strong knowledge of Agile development methodologies.
• Experience with TDD, Test Automation, and PYTest.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain cloud automation solutions for AWS environments, infrastructure management, and operational enablement initiatives.
• Develop scalable automation tools using Python, Boto3, Terraform, and TypeScript.
• Serve as a senior technical contributor, writing high-quality code independently with minimal supervision.
• Build, enhance, and maintain CI/CD pipelines using GitHub Actions and modern DevOps practices.
• Troubleshoot production issues, perform root cause analysis, and implement long-term corrective actions.
• Participate in a rotating on-call support schedule and provide off-hours support when required.
• Collaborate with globally distributed teams to support strategic ISG initiatives and cloud transformation projects.
• Mentor junior developers, conduct code reviews, and promote development best practices.
• Develop automated testing frameworks using PYTest, Test-Driven Development (TDD), and test automation methodologies.
• Support cloud cost optimization (FinOps) initiatives through automation, monitoring, and reporting solutions.
• Document technical solutions, processes, and operational procedures.
• Continuously improve system reliability, scalability, security, and operational efficiency.

Skills

Python

Boto3

Terraform

TypeScript

GitHub Actions CI/CD

Agile methodologies

TDD

PYTest

Problem solving

Independent work

Education

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

Tools

AWS

GitHub Actions

Job description

Location: Urbandale, IA Salary: $67.00 USD Hourly - $70.00 USD Hourly Description:

Job Title :: DevOps Engineer

Location: Urbandale, IA 50322

Duration: Contract For 1+ years

Key Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain cloud automation solutions for AWS environments, infrastructure management, and operational enablement initiatives.
• Develop scalable automation tools using Python, Boto3, Terraform, and TypeScript.
• Serve as a senior technical contributor, writing high-quality code independently with minimal supervision.
• Build, enhance, and maintain CI/CD pipelines using GitHub Actions and modern DevOps practices.
• Troubleshoot production issues, perform root cause analysis, and implement long-term corrective actions.
• Participate in a rotating on-call support schedule and provide off-hours support when required.
• Collaborate with globally distributed teams to support strategic ISG initiatives and cloud transformation projects.
• Mentor junior developers, conduct code reviews, and promote development best practices.
• Develop automated testing frameworks using PYTest, Test-Driven Development (TDD), and test automation methodologies.
• Support cloud cost optimization (FinOps) initiatives through automation, monitoring, and reporting solutions.
• Document technical solutions, processes, and operational procedures.
• Continuously improve system reliability, scalability, security, and operational efficiency.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field, or equivalent practical experience.
• 4+ years of professional software development experience.
• 4+ years of hands-on experience with AWS (Amazon Web Services).
• AWS Certification (Developer Associate, Solutions Architect, or DevOps Engineer).
• 4+ years of experience with:
• Python
• Boto3
• Terraform
• TypeScript
• GitHub Actions CI/CD
• Strong knowledge of Agile development methodologies.
• Experience with Test-Driven Development (TDD), Test Automation, and PYTest.
• Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work independently in a fast-paced environment.
• Experience supporting production systems and participating in on-call rotations.
• Ability to collaborate effectively with global teams and stakeholders.
• Willingness to travel domestically up to 10% as needed.

Medical, dental, and vision insurance are available to qualified candidates who meet eligibility requirements.