Job Description
Join our dynamic team at CloudTech Innovations as a Senior DevOps Engineer for an exciting 6-month contract opportunity based in Phoenix, AZ. We're seeking a skilled professional to optimize our cloud infrastructure and drive automation excellence. This high-impact role offers competitive compensation, flexible remote options, and the chance to work with cutting-edge technologies in a collaborative environment.
Responsibilities
- Design and implement CI/CD pipelines using Jenkins, GitLab CI, and GitHub Actions
- Manage AWS infrastructure including EC2, S3, Lambda, and RDS services
- Implement Infrastructure as Code (IaC) with Terraform and CloudFormation
- Monitor and optimize cloud performance using Prometheus, Grafana, and Datadog
- Ensure security compliance through AWS WAF, IAM policies, and vulnerability scanning
- Collaborate with development teams to troubleshoot production issues
- Document architecture and create runbooks for operational procedures
Qualifications
- 5+ years of experience in DevOps, SRE, or cloud engineering roles
- Expertise in AWS services and architecture patterns
- Proficiency with containerization (Docker, Kubernetes) and orchestration
- Strong scripting skills in Python, Bash, or PowerShell
- Certification in AWS Solutions Architect or DevOps Engineer preferred
- Experience with infrastructure automation tools (Ansible, Puppet, Chef)
- Knowledge of monitoring and observability best practices
- Ability to work independently in a remote contract position