DevOps Engineer

Job Title: DevOps EngineerLocation: Phoenix, AZDuration: Long Term ContractJob Description:Job Summary:We are seeking a skilled DevOps Engineer to manage and improve the software development lifecycle by automating infrastructure, deployment, monitoring, and operational processes. The ideal candidate will have experience with CI/CD pipelines, cloud platforms, containerization, infrastructure automation, and system monitoring to ensure high availability and scalability of applications.Key Responsibilities:Design, implement, and maintain CI/CD pipelines for automated build, testing, and deployment processes. Manage cloud infrastructure on platforms such as AWS, Azure, or GCP. Automate infrastructure provisioning using tools like Terraform, Ansible, or CloudFormation. Deploy and manage containerized applications using Docker and Kubernetes. Monitor system performance, availability, and security using monitoring tools. Collaborate with development, QA, and operations teams to streamline release management and deployment activities. Troubleshoot production issues and implement preventive solutions. Implement configuration management and version control best practices. Ensure system scalability, reliability, and disaster recovery readiness. Maintain security standards, access controls, and compliance requirements. Optimize application performance and infrastructure costs. Create and maintain technical documentation, deployment procedures, and operational runbooks. Required Skills:Strong experience with Linux/Unix administration. Hands-on experience with CI/CD tools such as Jenkins, GitHub Actions, GitLab CI/CD, or Azure DevOps. Experience with containerization technologies like Docker and orchestration tools like Kubernetes. Knowledge of cloud platforms: AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud Platform (GCP). Experience with Infrastructure as Code (IaC) tools such as Terraform or Ansible. Proficiency in scripting languages like Bash, Python, or Shell scripting. Experience with monitoring/logging tools such as Prometheus, Grafana, ELK Stack, Splunk, or CloudWatch. Strong understanding of networking, security, and system architecture. Familiarity with Git version control and branching strategies.