DevOps Engineer

Our client in Northern NJ is seeking a DevOps Engineer on a shorter term contract to hire. This position is hybrid onsite 3 days per week in the office in Northern NJ. Local candidates only/No RelocationThis role is not eligible for employer-sponsored work authorization (e.g., H-1B, OPT, CPT, etc.) or transfer. Candidates must have valid U.S. work authorizationKey Responsibilities:Build, maintain, and secure production infrastructure and services.Automate infrastructure build-outs and deployments (Ansible, Packer, Terraform, Chef, Puppet, or similar).Troubleshoot production issues and maintain documentation, processes, and tools.Evaluate and implement new software, hardware, and infrastructure solutions.Work within AWS environments leveraging EKS, Helm, Kubernetes, Docker, and related technologies.Collaborate with development teams on scalable, high-performance microservices architectures.Required Skills & Experience:3+ years of AWS experience (required).2+ years of EKS and Helm experience (mandatory).Experience with distributed systems, cloud infrastructure, and container orchestration.Experience with CI/CD, monitoring, and alerting tools.Familiarity with web technologies, LAMP stack, .NET applications, and high-availability systems.Solid understanding of networking, load balancing, and big data systems.Experience with microservices and cloud-native infrastructure.Qualifications:Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience.Proven experience operating and leading complex systems.Strong analytical and problem-solving skills in fast-paced environments.#J-18808-Ljbffr