Senior DevOps Engineer

Amivero LLC; New York (NY); Remote; USD 90,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a passionate DevOps Engineer to enhance software delivery through automation and cloud infrastructure management. In this pivotal role, you will optimize and automate deployment processes, ensuring the reliability and scalability of mission-critical systems. Collaborate with a talented team to design and manage AWS cloud solutions, implement Infrastructure as Code, and enhance operational efficiency. If you thrive in a dynamic environment and are eager to tackle complex challenges in cloud technologies, this opportunity is perfect for you. Join us in making a significant impact on public service IT systems.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of relevant experience with AWS and DevOps practices.
• Strong scripting skills in Python or Bash for automation tasks.

Responsibilities

• Design and manage scalable AWS cloud infrastructure for applications.
• Build CI/CD pipelines to automate software delivery processes.

Skills

AWS Services (EC2, S3, RDS, Lambda, VPC, CloudFront, IAM)

CI/CD Tools (Jenkins, GitLab CI, CircleCI, AWS CodePipeline)

Infrastructure as Code (Terraform, CloudFormation, Ansible)

Containerization (Docker, Kubernetes, AWS ECS/EKS)

Scripting (Python, Bash, PowerShell)

Monitoring Tools (CloudWatch, ELK Stack, Prometheus, Grafana)

Configuration Management (Chef, Puppet, SaltStack)

Networking Concepts (DNS, load balancing, VPNs)

Tools

Terraform

Docker

Kubernetes

Jenkins

AWS CodePipeline

Job description

Description

THE AMIVERO TEAM

Amivero’s team of IT professionals delivers digital services that elevate the federal government, whether national security or improved government services. Our human-centered, data-driven approach is focused on truly understanding the environment and the challenge, and reimagining with our customer how outcomes can be achieved.

Our team of technologists leverage modern, agile methods to design and develop equitable, accessible, and innovative data and software services that impact hundreds of millions of people.

As a member of the Amivero team you will use your empathy for a customer’s situation, your passion for service, your energy for solutioning, and your bias towards action to bring modernization to very important, mission-critical, and public service government IT systems.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS

• US Citizenship Required to obtain Public Trust
• DHS USCIS Public Trust preferred
• 7+ years of relevant experience
• Ability to travel to DC a min of 1x per week if needed

THE GIST…

As our DevOps Engineer, you will play a pivotal role in ensuring the seamless delivery of software solutions by optimizing and automating infrastructure and deployment processes. You’ll work in a collaborative and innovative environment where your expertise will directly impact the reliability, scalability, and performance of critical systems. If you’re passionate about cloud technologies, automation, and solving complex challenges, this role is for you.

WHAT YOUR DAY MIGHT INCLUDE…

• Designing, implementing, and managing scalable, secure, and efficient AWS cloud infrastructure to support various applications and services.
• Building and maintaining CI/CD pipelines to automate software delivery, enabling seamless integration and deployment across development, staging, and production environments.
• Collaborating with development, QA, and operations teams to ensure smooth and efficient software releases.
• Monitoring system performance, troubleshooting issues, and optimizing AWS services to enhance reliability and cost-effectiveness.
• Implementing Infrastructure as Code (IaC) using tools such as Terraform, CloudFormation, or Ansible to ensure consistent and repeatable deployments.
• Automating routine operational tasks and improving system efficiency using scripting languages like Python, Bash, or PowerShell.
• Ensuring compliance with security best practices and conducting regular audits of AWS environments.
• Setting up and managing containerized applications using Docker and orchestration tools like Kubernetes or AWS ECS/EKS.
• Documenting processes, configurations, and system designs to support knowledge sharing and operational continuity.

YOU’LL BRING THESE QUALIFICATIONS…

• US Citizenship Required to obtain Public Trust
• DHS USCIS Public Trust preferred
• 7+ years of relevant experience
• Ability to travel to DC a min of 1x per week if needed
• Deep understanding of AWS services such as EC2, S3, RDS, Lambda, VPC, CloudFront, and IAM.
• Expertise in CI/CD tools such as Jenkins, GitLab CI, CircleCI, or AWS CodePipeline.
• Proficiency in Infrastructure as Code (IaC) tools like Terraform, AWS CloudFormation, or Ansible.
• Hands-on experience with containerization technologies including Docker, Kubernetes, or AWS ECS/EKS.
• Strong knowledge of monitoring and logging tools such as CloudWatch, ELK Stack, Prometheus, or Grafana.
• Experience with configuration management tools like Chef, Puppet, or SaltStack.
• Familiarity with Agile, Scrum, or DevSecOps methodologies.
• Strong scripting skills in Python, Bash, or PowerShell.
• Solid understanding of networking concepts, including DNS, load balancing, and VPNs.
• Passion for optimizing cloud infrastructure for performance, scalability, and cost-efficiency.

This position currently allows for remote work but may transition to an onsite requirement at our designated office location, Monday through Friday, five days per week. This policy is subject to change based on business needs and operational requirements.

EOE/M/F/VET/DISABLED

All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, amnesty, or status as a covered veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws. Amivero complies with applicable state and local laws governing non-discrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities.