Senior DevOps Engineer

INSPYR Solutions; Dallas (TX); Remote; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading technology solutions provider is seeking a skilled DevOps Engineer to enhance its CI/CD pipelines and infrastructure reliability. This remote contract role requires expertise in Terraform and automation practices, with a focus on delivering high-quality software solutions efficiently. The position offers competitive pay and comprehensive benefits, making it an excellent opportunity for experienced professionals in the field.

Benefits

Comprehensive medical benefits

Competitive pay

401(k) retirement plan

Qualifications

• 2+ years of hands-on experience with Terraform.
• Strong knowledge of Infrastructure as Code (IaC) and Git-based workflows.
• Hands-on experience with GitLab CI/CD.

Responsibilities

• Design, build, and maintain GitLab CI/CD pipelines.
• Implement GitOps practices for infrastructure version control.
• Automate image rebuild workflows and integrate them into CI/CD.

Skills

Terraform

Infrastructure as Code (IaC)

GitLab CI/CD

Scripting (Python, Bash)

Containerized application deployment

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, IT, or equivalent work experience

Job description

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Role: DevOps Engineer

Location: Remote

Job Type: Ongoing Contract

Type: US Citizenship is Required due to Federal Project - Ability to pass enhanced background screen (criminal, financial, drug) for Public Trust clearance.

Job Description:

We are seeking a skilled DevOps Engineer to design, build, and maintain robust GitLab CI/CD pipelines that support the continuous integration and delivery of software across multiple environments. This role focuses on automation, scalability, and infrastructure reliability through Infrastructure as Code (IaC), specifically using Terraform.

Key Responsibilities:

CI/CD & GitLab:

• Build reusable pipeline templates, jobs, and stages for consistency
• Configure GitLab Runners and manage variables/secrets per environment
• Monitor pipeline performance, troubleshoot failures, and resolve misconfigurations
• Implement GitOps practices for infrastructure version control
• Integrate CI/CD with automated testing, security scanning, and monitoring tools
• Optimize pipeline stages for reduced build/deployment times
• Automate rollback, promotion, and approval steps for smooth releases
• Maintain pipeline health using metrics and dashboards

Terraform & Infrastructure Automation:

• Maintain and enhance existing Terraform modules and codebase
• Perform Terraform code reviews and collaborate on architecture decisions
• Manage Terraform state files, backends (e.g., S3, Terraform Cloud), and secret integration
• Troubleshoot provisioning issues and perform root cause analysis

Containerization & Image Management:

• Automate image rebuild workflows and integrate them into CI/CD
• Document image change history and audit trails
• Roll out updated images to ECS or other container orchestration platforms
• Conduct vulnerability scans and resolve security issues

Documentation & Collaboration:

• Document pipeline structures, improvements, and best practices
• Track infrastructure workflows and architecture for internal use and compliance
• Log incidents, changes, and performance metrics for reporting and analysis

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, IT, or equivalent work experience
• 2+ years of hands-on experience with Terraform
• Strong knowledge of Infrastructure as Code (IaC) and Git-based workflows
• Hands-on experience with GitLab CI/CD
• Proficiency in scripting (e.g., Python, Bash)
• Experience with containerized application deployment and optimization
• Familiarity with artifact repositories and container registries
• Strong communication skills for both technical and non-technical stakeholders
• U.S. Citizenship and ability to obtain Public Trust clearance

Preferred Qualifications:

• AWS certifications (e.g., DevOps Engineer, Solutions Architect Associate)
• Experience with AWS infrastructure and services
• Strong passion for automation and consistency in DevOps practices
• Proven ability to collaborate across cross-functional teams

Our benefits package includes:

• Comprehensive medical benefits
• Competitive pay
• 401(k) retirement plan
• ...and much more!

About INSPYR Solutions

Technology is our focus and quality is our commitment. As a national expert in delivering flexible technology and talent solutions, we strategically align industry and technical expertise with our clients' business objectives and cultural needs. Our solutions are tailored to each client and include a wide variety of professional services, project, and talent solutions. By always striving for excellence and focusing on the human aspect of our business, we work seamlessly with our talent and clients to match the right solutions to the right opportunities. Learn more about us at inspyrsolutions.com.

INSPYR Solutions provides Equal Employment Opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or genetics. In addition to federal law requirements, INSPYR Solutions complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities

Seniority level

• Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Contract

Job function

• Engineering and Information Technology

Industries

• Aviation and Aerospace Component Manufacturing