Job Description
Join CloudTech Innovations, a leading cloud infrastructure provider, for an exciting contract opportunity in Houston's thriving energy sector. We're seeking a Senior DevOps Engineer to architect and optimize cloud-native solutions for Fortune 500 clients. This 12-month contract offers competitive compensation, flexible scheduling, and the chance to work with cutting-edge AWS/Azure technologies in a collaborative, remote-friendly environment. Perfect for experienced professionals seeking impactful project work while maintaining work-life balance.
Responsibilities
- Design and implement CI/CD pipelines using Jenkins, GitLab CI, and Terraform
- Optimize cloud infrastructure costs across AWS and Azure environments
- Lead Kubernetes cluster management and container orchestration
- Implement infrastructure-as-code (IaC) best practices
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams on security compliance (SOC2, ISO27001)
- Monitor and troubleshoot complex distributed systems
- Mentor junior engineers on DevOps methodologies
Qualifications
- 5+ years of experience with cloud platforms (AWS/Azure)
- Expertise in containerization (Docker, Kubernetes) and orchestration
- Strong scripting skills (Python, Bash, PowerShell)
- Certifications (AWS/Azure DevOps, Kubernetes Administrator)
- Experience with infrastructure-as-code tools (Terraform, CloudFormation)
- Knowledge of monitoring tools (Prometheus, Grafana, Datadog)
- Strong problem-solving and communication abilities