{"schemaVersion":"jobsearcher.job.v1","id":"41d63a5096dc1d44707fbb6a","url":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/41d63a5096dc1d44707fbb6a","canonicalUrl":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/41d63a5096dc1d44707fbb6a","title":"Senior DevOps Engineer","description":"Job Title: Senior DevOps Engineer Location: Princeton, NJ (Hybrid)Duration: W2 ContractNote: U.S. citizens only.Required Experience in the following skills:Scripting ( Python, Bash, or PowerShell)AWS Certification (Associate or Professional level) is required / highly preferred (e.g., DevOps Engineer – Professional, Solutions Architect).AWS Cloud Development Kit (experience or willingness to learn)CloudFormationKubernetesTerraformAWS ServicesECS and EKSJob Description:We are seeking a talented and experienced AWS DevOps Engineer to join our dynamic team supporting large-scale, cloud-native applications in a secure, high-performance AWS environment.In this role, you will help architect, automate, and maintain modern application infrastructure using Infrastructure as Code (IaC) and DevSecOps best practices using FedRAMP complaint services.You will play a key role in enabling our teams to deliver robust, scalable, and innovative solutions that meet stringent performance, security and compliance standards.This position is ideal for a hands-on engineer who is passionate about automation, cloud architecture, and continuous improvement within collaborative Agile teams. Key Responsibilities· Architect and build scalable, secure, and highly available AWS-based application environments.· Implement and manage Infrastructure as Code (IaC) using AWS CDK, CloudFormation, or Terraform.· Design, maintain, and optimize GitLab CI/CD pipelines for automated build, test, and deployment workflows.· Manage and integrate AWS services including Lambda, RDS/Aurora, SQS, SNS, S3, DynamoDB, and EKS to support both serverless and containerized applications.· Support the deployment, scaling, and monitoring of application infrastructure across multiple environments.· Collaborate with development, QA, and operations teams to improve build, integration, and release processes for high-quality and fast delivery.· Apply the AWS Well-Architected Framework to ensure security, reliability, performance efficiency, and cost optimization.· Configure and maintain monitoring, alerting, and observability using AWS CloudWatch, X-Ray, and related tools.· Implement blue/green and A/B deployment strategies to achieve zero-downtime releases.· Continuously improve automation, tooling, and operational excellence across the DevOps lifecycle. Qualifications· AWS Certification (Associate or Professional level) is required / highly preferred (e.g., DevOps Engineer – Professional, Solutions Architect).· Hands-on experience with AWS CDK, CloudFormation, or Terraform for infrastructure automation.· Expertise in GitLab CI/CD or similar tools for pipeline design and deployment orchestration.· Strong practical knowledge of AWS services, including Lambda, RDS/Aurora, SQS, SNS, S3, DynamoDB, and EKS.· Experience managing serverless and containerised applications in production.· Solid understanding of networking, IAM, and AWS security best practices.· Strong scripting skills in Python, Bash, or PowerShell.· Excellent communication and teamwork skills with a proactive, problem-solving mindset. Preferred Skills (Good to Have)· Understanding of SecDevOps principles and compliance automation in AWS.· Experience with tools such as SonarQube, Artifactory, or NodeJS build management (npm/yarn).· Background in Agile development and collaborative DevOps culture.· Big Plus: Familiarity with FISMA, FedRAMP, and NIST SP 800-53 frameworks and security control alignmentSuresh DurgamE: durgams@ipivot.io linkedin.com/in/suresh-durgam","company":"Ipivot","rawCompany":"ipivot","city":"Princeton","state":"NJ","isRemote":false,"isActive":false,"createdAt":"2026-08-31T08:47:04.882Z","occupations":[{"code":"15-1299.08","title":"Computer Systems Engineers/Architects","slug":"computer-systems-engineers-architects"},{"code":"15-1252.00","title":"Software Developers","slug":"software-developers"},{"code":"15-1244.00","title":"Network and Computer Systems Administrators","slug":"network-and-computer-systems-administrators"}],"industries":[{"code":"541512","title":"Computer Systems Design Services","slug":"computer-systems-design-services"},{"code":"541511","title":"Custom Computer Programming Services","slug":"custom-computer-programming-services"},{"code":"513210","title":"Software Publishers","slug":"software-publishers"}],"jobPosting":{"@context":"https://schema.org","@type":"JobPosting","title":"Senior DevOps Engineer","description":"Job Title: Senior DevOps Engineer Location: Princeton, NJ (Hybrid)Duration: W2 ContractNote: U.S. citizens only.Required Experience in the following skills:Scripting ( Python, Bash, or PowerShell)AWS Certification (Associate or Professional level) is required / highly preferred (e.g., DevOps Engineer – Professional, Solutions Architect).AWS Cloud Development Kit (experience or willingness to learn)CloudFormationKubernetesTerraformAWS ServicesECS and EKSJob Description:We are seeking a talented and experienced AWS DevOps Engineer to join our dynamic team supporting large-scale, cloud-native applications in a secure, high-performance AWS environment.In this role, you will help architect, automate, and maintain modern application infrastructure using Infrastructure as Code (IaC) and DevSecOps best practices using FedRAMP complaint services.You will play a key role in enabling our teams to deliver robust, scalable, and innovative solutions that meet stringent performance, security and compliance standards.This position is ideal for a hands-on engineer who is passionate about automation, cloud architecture, and continuous improvement within collaborative Agile teams. 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