Senior DevOps Programmer

Russell Tobin; Downey (CA); Hybrid; USD 62,000 - 69,000; Full time

Job summary

Russell Tobin is seeking a Senior DevOps Programmer for a public sector client. The role is hybrid in Downey, CA, on a 12-month W2 contract with a start date around late September 2026.

You will lead and support complex app design, develop CI/CD pipelines using Jenkins, GitHub, ArgoCD, and collaborate across application, infra, and security teams while maintaining documentation and change control processes.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of experience in systems study, design, and programming.
• 4+ years of experience in a lead capacity.
• 4+ years within the past 5 years working with CI/CD pipelines, scripting, and DevOps toolchains.
• 3+ years within the past 5 years working with Rancher, Kubernetes, and container orchestration.
• 2+ years within the past 3 years supporting CGI Advantage 3.11/4.x on Oracle databases and WebSphere/InfoSphere.
• 1+ year within the past 3 years as a Linux/Unix Systems Administrator.
• Experience working within formal change control and production support environments.

Responsibilities

• Lead and support complex application design, development, testing, implementation, documentation, and production support.
• Analyze requirements and develop scalable, reusable application and systems components.
• Develop and maintain CI/CD pipelines using Jenkins, GitHub, and ArgoCD.
• Install, configure, administer, and troubleshoot Linux/Unix and Windows environments.
• Support enterprise applications, ERP systems, databases, middleware, batch processing, and integrations.
• Support CGI Advantage 3.11 and 4.x on Oracle databases.
• Support IBM WebSphere/InfoSphere, including installation, patching, and SSL certificate renewal.
• Work with Rancher, Kubernetes, containers, and Control-M or similar scheduling tools.
• Monitor and troubleshoot applications and infrastructure using tools such as Splunk.
• Maintain technical documentation and follow formal change control processes.
• Collaborate with application, infrastructure, security, business, and operations teams.

Skills

DevOps

Python

Jenkins

GitHub

ArgoCD

Kubernetes

Rancher

Linux/Unix

Windows

Oracle DB

Education

Bachelor's degree in IT, Computer Science, Engineering, or related field

Tools

Jira

Azure DevOps

Cherwell

Splunk

FileZilla/WinSCP

Job description

Our client, a leading public sector organization, is seeking an experienced Senior DevOps Programmer.

Title: Senior DevOps Programmer

Location: Hybrid in Downey, CA

Duration: 12 months

Pay Range: $45-50/hr. on W2

Start Date: 09/28/2026

End Date: 09/27/2027

Contract Type: W2 Contract

Job Description:

• Lead and support complex application design, development, testing, implementation, documentation, and production support.
• Analyze requirements and develop scalable, reusable application and systems components.
• Develop and maintain CI/CD pipelines using Jenkins, GitHub, and ArgoCD.
• Install, configure, administer, and troubleshoot Linux/Unix and Windows environments.
• Support enterprise applications, ERP systems, databases, middleware, batch processing, and integrations.
• Support CGI Advantage 3.11 and 4.x on Oracle databases.
• Support IBM WebSphere/InfoSphere, including installation, patching, and SSL certificate renewal.
• Work with Rancher, Kubernetes, containers, and Control-M or similar scheduling tools.
• Monitor and troubleshoot applications and infrastructure using tools such as Splunk.
• Maintain technical documentation and follow formal change control processes.
• Collaborate with application, infrastructure, security, business, and operations teams.

Skills/Abilities:

• Strong application development, systems engineering, and DevOps knowledge.
• Proficiency with Python, Shell, Bash, or similar scripting languages.
• Hands‑on experience with Jenkins, GitHub, ArgoCD, Kubernetes, and Rancher.
• Strong Linux/Unix and Windows administration skills.
• Working knowledge of Oracle databases and enterprise middleware.
• Experience with CI/CD, automation, batch processing, and application integrations.
• Familiarity with SFTP tools such as FileZilla or WinSCP.
• Experience with Jira, Azure DevOps, Cherwell, Microsoft Office, and Splunk.
• Strong analytical, communication, documentation, and collaboration skills.

Experience:

• 7+ years of experience in systems study, design, and programming.
• 4+ years of experience in a lead capacity.
• 4+ years within the past 5 years working with CI/CD pipelines, scripting, and DevOps toolchains.
• 3+ years within the past 5 years working with Rancher, Kubernetes, and container orchestration.
• 2+ years within the past 3 years supporting CGI Advantage 3.11/4.x on Oracle databases and WebSphere/InfoSphere.
• 1+ year within the past 3 years as a Linux/Unix Systems Administrator.
• Experience working within formal change control and production support environments.

Education:

• Bachelor's degree in IT, Computer Science, Engineering, or related field required.
• Additional qualifying experience may substitute for education on a year‑for‑year basis.

Additional Information:

• Background check required.
• This is a senior-level role combining application development, DevOps, systems administration, and enterprise production support.
• Strong experience with CGI Advantage, Oracle, WebSphere/InfoSphere, Kubernetes, Rancher, Jenkins, GitHub, and ArgoCD is strongly preferred.

Russell Tobin offers eligible employee’s comprehensive healthcare coverage (medical, dental, and vision plans), supplemental coverage (accident insurance, critical illness insurance and hospital indemnity), a 401(k)-retirement savings, life & disability insurance, an employee assistance program, identity theft protection, legal support, auto and home insurance, pet insurance, and employee discounts with some preferred vendors.

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Accommodations

We are committed to providing reasonable accommodations to applicants and employees with disabilities. If you require a reasonable accommodation to participate in the application or interview process, or to perform the essential functions of this role, please contact us.

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