DevOps Engineer

Position: DevOps EngineerLocation: Reston, VA (Hybrid)Duration: 06-12 Months (High possibility of long-term extension)Job Description: Team is seeking a skilled DevOps Engineer to support secure, reliable, and scalable software delivery in a highly regulated financial environment. This role emphasizes CI/CD engineering, cloud infrastructure automation, and production reliability, with a strong focus on standardization, security, compliance, and a software engineering mindset.Key ResponsibilitiesDesign, build, and maintain scalable CI/CD pipelines using tools such as GitLab, Jenkins, and Terraform EnterpriseTroubleshoot pipeline failures and optimize performance, reliability, and execution efficiencyDevelop reusable CI/CD templates and promote best practices across engineering teamsSupport migration from legacy CI/CD tools to modern platforms and GitOps-based workflowsProvision and manage cloud infrastructure using Infrastructure as Code (Terraform, CloudFormation)Ensure consistency and scalability across development, test, and production environmentsSupport AWS and/or Azure platforms and containerized applications (Docker, Kubernetes)Plan and execute application deployments with minimal downtime and riskMonitor systems and pipelines, investigate incidents, and perform root cause analysis (RCA)Integrate security and compliance controls into CI/CD pipelines (DevSecOps)Manage secrets, credentials, and access controls per enterprise security standardsCollaborate with engineering, SRE, and security teams to improve system reliability and deliveryLeverage AI/ML-driven tools to enhance pipeline efficiency, anomaly detection, and incident responseRequired QualificationsBachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or equivalent experience8+ years of experience in DevOps, Cloud Engineering, or related rolesHands-on experience with CI/CD tools (GitLab, Jenkins, GitHub Actions, etc.)Strong experience with Infrastructure as Code (Terraform preferred)Experience with AWS and/or Azure cloud platformsExperience with containerization technologies (Docker)Strong programming skills in Python or Java with a developer mindsetProficiency in scripting (Python, Bash, or similar) for automationExperience with monitoring and observability tools (Splunk, Prometheus, Grafana, CloudWatch)Strong understanding of system reliability, deployments, and troubleshootingPreferred QualificationsExperience with Kubernetes (EKS, AKS, or similar)Prior experience in financial services or regulated environmentsFamiliarity with compliance frameworks (SOC2, NIST, etc.)Knowledge of deployment strategies (blue/green, canary)Experience with DevSecOps practices and security toolsExperience working in Agile/Scrum environmentsExposure to GitOps tools and practicesMindlance is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate in employment on the basis of – Minority/Gender/Disability/Religion/LGBTQI/Age/Veterans.