W2 - AWS DevOps Engineer
Job Description: AWS DevOps DeveloperLocation: Reston, VARate: W2We need a Experience to GitOps tools and practices to support applications by enabling secure, reliable, and scalable software delivery in a highly regulated financial environment. This role focuses on CI/CD engineering, cloud infrastructure automation, and production reliability, with an emphasis on standardization, security, compliance and software engineer skill.Key ResponsibilitiesDesign, build, and maintain scalable CI/CD pipelines using enterprise tools (e.g., GitLab, Jenkins, Terraform Enterprise)Troubleshoot pipeline failures and continuously optimize performance, reliability, and execution efficiencyDevelop and standardize reusable CI/CD templates and promote best practices across 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, stability, and scalability across development, test, and production environmentsSupport AWS and/or Azure cloud 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 controls and compliance checks into CI/CD pipelines (DevSecOps)Manage secrets, credentials, and access controls in alignment with enterprise security standardsCollaborate with engineering, SRE, and security teams to improve system reliability and delivery processesLeverage AI/ML-driven tools and automation to improve pipeline efficiency, anomaly detection, incident response, and operational insightsRequired 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, or similar)Strong Experience With Infrastructure As Code (Terraform Preferred)Experience with AWS and/or Azure cloud platformsExperience with containerization technologies (Docker)Strong programming skills in at least one language (Python or Java preferred) with a developer mindset, including the ability to write, debug, and optimize code for automation and platform engineeringProficiency in scripting (Python, Bash, or similar) for automationExperience with monitoring and observability tools (Splunk, Prometheus, Grafana, CloudWatch)Strong understanding of system reliability, deployment processes, and troubleshootingPreferred QualificationsExperience with Kubernetes (EKS, AKS, or similar orchestration platforms)Experience In Financial Services Or Other Regulated EnvironmentsFamiliarity with compliance frameworks (SOC2, NIST, etc.)Knowledge of modern deployment strategies (blue/green, canary)Experience with DevSecOps practices and security toolsExperience working in Agile/Scrum delivery modelsExperience to GitOps tools and practices