Senior Devops Engineer

STAFFWORXS; Nashville (TN); On-site; USD 100,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

A staffing solutions company is seeking a Senior DevOps Engineer based in Nashville, TN. This role involves architecting, automating, and operating scalable infrastructure while leading the implementation of best DevOps practices. Ideal candidates will have deep expertise in AWS, CI/CD tools, and Infrastructure as Code (IaC) using Terraform. The position demands strong scripting skills and experience in managing security within DevSecOps frameworks, offering a long-term contract with significant responsibilities and opportunities for transformation.

Qualifications

• Deep understanding of networking, IAM, storage, compute for AWS.
• Strong experience in Terraform or alternatives like AWS CloudFormation.
• Strong proficiency in at least one scripting language such as Python, Bash, or Go.

Responsibilities

• Architect, automate, and operate scalable infrastructure.
• Lead design and implementation of platform solutions.
• Establish and enforce DevOps and DevSecOps best practices.

Skills

AWS (Amazon Web Services)

CI/CD & Automation

Containers & Orchestration

Infrastructure as Code (IaC)

Monitoring & Observability

Scripting & Programming

Security & DevSecOps

Soft Skills

Tools

Jenkins

GitHub Actions

GitLab CI

Terraform

ELK Stack

Python

Bash

Go

Job description

At Staffworxs, we don't just connect talent — we power transformation. Headquartered in Frisco, TX, with teams in Bengaluru and Hyderabad, we combine global reach with deep expertise. Our Digital & Data Analytics practice drives growth and innovation for some of the world's top brands, who continue to retain us as their trusted partner. If you're ready to make an impact, you're in the right place.

Job Title: Senior Devops Engineer

Location: Nashville, TN - Onsite from Day1

Duration: Long term Contract

Job Description

A Senior DevOps Engineer plays a critical role in architecting, automating, and operating highly scalable, resilient, and secure infrastructure. This role bridges development and operations by enabling rapid, reliable software delivery through robust CI/CD pipelines, infrastructure automation, and modern cloud-native practices.

They will lead the design and implementation of platform solutions that improve system reliability, performance, and developer productivity, while establishing and enforcing DevOps and DevSecOps best practices across the organization.

Required Skills

• AWS (Amazon Web Services)
  • Deep understanding of networking, IAM, storage, compute
• CI/CD & Automation
  • Jenkins, GitHub Actions, GitLab CI, pipeline design, optimization, and troubleshooting
• Containers & Orchestration
  • Advanced knowledge of Helm, scaling, cluster management
• Infrastructure as Code (IaC)
  • Strong experience in Terraform (alternatives: AWS CloudFormation, Ansible)
• Monitoring & Observability
  • ELK Stack: log aggregation, alerting, metrics analysis
• Scripting & Programming
  • Strong in at least one: Python, Bash, Go
  • Automation and tool building
• Security & DevSecOps
  • Secrets management (Vault, KMS)
  • Container security, vulnerability scanning
  • High availability systems
• Soft Skills (Critical at Senior Level)
  • Cross-team collaboration
  • Decision-making under pressure
  • Cost Optimization

Staffworxs is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive workplace for all employees, regardless of race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, or veteran status.