Job Description
Join CloudTech Innovations as a Senior DevOps Engineer and lead our cloud infrastructure transformation in the heart of Seattle's tech hub. This contract role offers the opportunity to shape scalable systems while working with cutting-edge technologies in a collaborative environment. We're seeking a seasoned professional to drive automation, optimize CI/CD pipelines, and enhance cloud security for our growing portfolio of enterprise clients.
Responsibilities
- Design and implement AWS/GCP infrastructure-as-code solutions using Terraform and CloudFormation
- Optimize CI/CD pipelines with Jenkins, GitLab CI, and ArgoCD for rapid deployments
- Enhance monitoring and observability with Prometheus, Grafana, and ELK stack
- Lead container orchestration and Kubernetes management (EKS/GKE)
- Implement robust security protocols including IAM policies, network ACLs, and encryption standards
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to define infrastructure requirements and SLAs
- Document architecture decisions and best practices for knowledge sharing
Qualifications
- 5+ years of experience in cloud infrastructure and DevOps practices
- Expertise in AWS/GCP with certifications (e.g., AWS Solutions Architect, GCP Professional Cloud DevOps)
- Proficiency in infrastructure-as-code tools (Terraform, CloudFormation, Ansible)
- Strong scripting skills in Python, Bash, or Go
- Experience with containerization (Docker, Kubernetes) and orchestration platforms
- Knowledge of CI/CD tools and infrastructure monitoring solutions
- Ability to work independently in a fast-paced, remote-first environment