Senior DevOps / Platform Engineer (Contract/Remote)

Optomi; United States; Remote; USD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

Optomi, in partnership with a major client, seeks a Platform Operations and Tooling Engineer to design and modernize enterprise platforms used by software teams. You will own CI/CD pipelines, automate AWS infrastructure, and manage artifacts to speed delivery.

You will collaborate with development, infrastructure, and security teams to troubleshoot complex build and deployment issues, implement reusable automation, and drive platform reliability, security, and efficiency through monitoring and

Qualifications

• 8+ years of hands-on experience in DevOps, platform engineering, CI/CD, and enterprise software environments.
• Extensive experience designing, implementing, administering, and troubleshooting enterprise CI/CD pipelines using TeamCity, GitHub Actions, and related tools.
• Experience deploying and supporting AWS cloud infrastructure with automation and cloud security best practices.
• In-depth experience with IaC and configuration management tools including Terraform, Ansible, and Packer.
• Experience configuring and administering Artifactory and artifact management processes.
• Strong knowledge of Docker, Kubernetes/EKS, Helm, and Argo CD for containerized deployments.
• Proficiency in scripting languages (Python, PowerShell, Bash) and YAML; excellent troubleshooting and cross-functional collaboration.

Responsibilities

• Build, automate, and manage AWS cloud infrastructure using Terraform, Ansible, Packer, and IaC best practices.
• Design, implement, and maintain enterprise CI/CD pipelines using TeamCity, GitHub Actions, Artifactory, and related development tools to streamline software delivery.
• Develop reusable automation scripts, GitHub Actions workflows, and infrastructure modules to standardize deployment processes and improve developer productivity.
• Configure, administer, and optimize artifact repositories, source control systems, and build environments to ensure reliable and secure software delivery.
• Support containerized applications and cloud platforms using Docker, Kubernetes/EKS, Helm, and Argo CD, including platform modernization and migration initiatives.
• Collaborate with development, infrastructure, and security teams to troubleshoot complex build, deployment, and integration issues while implementing sustainable solutions.

Skills

Python

PowerShell

Bash

YAML

Tools

TeamCity

GitHub Actions

Artifactory

Terraform

Ansible

Packer

Docker

Kubernetes

Helm

Argo CD

Job description

Platform Operations & Tooling Engineer (Full Time, Long-Term Contract;Remote)

Optomi, in partnership with one of our clients, is seeking a Platform Operations and Tooling Engineer to support the development, modernization, and automation of enterprise platforms used by software development teams. This role will focus on designing and maintaining CI/CD pipelines, automating AWS cloud infrastructure, managing artifact repositories, and improving developer workflows through scalable and reusable solutions. The Platform Operations and Tooling Engineer will leverage technologies such as TeamCity, GitHub Actions, Artifactory, Terraform, Ansible, Docker, and Kubernetes to enhance platform reliability, security, and operational efficiency. This individual will collaborate with development, infrastructure, and security teams to troubleshoot complex build and deployment issues, implement automation, and support ongoing platform improvements. The ideal candidate brings extensive hands-on experience in DevOps and platform engineering, strong AWS and infrastructure-as-code expertise, and excellent troubleshooting, communication, and cross-functional collaboration skills.

Responsibilities

• Build, automate, and manage AWS cloud infrastructure using Terraform, Ansible, Packer, and infrastructure-as-code best practices.
• Design, implement, and maintain enterprise CI/CD pipelines using TeamCity, GitHub Actions, Artifactory, and related development tools to streamline software delivery.
• Develop reusable automation scripts, GitHub Actions workflows, and infrastructure modules to standardize deployment processes and improve developer productivity.
• Configure, administer, and optimize artifact repositories, source control systems, and build environments to ensure reliable and secure software delivery.
• Support containerized applications and cloud platforms using Docker, Kubernetes/EKS, Helm, and Argo CD, including platform modernization and migration initiatives.
• Collaborate with development, infrastructure, and security teams to troubleshoot complex build, deployment, and integration issues while implementing sustainable solutions.
• Improve platform reliability, security, and operational efficiency through monitoring, automation, documentation, technical guidance, and continuous improvement initiatives.

• 8+ years of hands-on experience in DevOps, platform engineering, CI/CD, and enterprise software development environments.
• Strong experience designing, implementing, administering, and troubleshooting enterprise CI/CD pipelines using TeamCity, GitHub Actions, and related development tools.
• Extensive experience designing, deploying, and supporting AWS cloud infrastructure, including infrastructure automation and cloud security best practices.
• Hands-on experience with infrastructure as code (IaC) and configuration management tools, including Terraform, Ansible, and Packer.
• Experience configuring and administering JFrog Artifactory, including artifact repositories, permissions, authentication, and artifact management processes.
• Strong experience with Docker, Kubernetes/EKS, Helm, and Argo CD for containerization, orchestration, and automated application deployments.
• Proficiency in scripting and automation using Python, PowerShell, Bash, and YAML, with demonstrated experience troubleshooting complex technical issues and collaborating across development, infrastructure, and security teams.