Senior DevOps Engineer (AWS)

Kforce Inc.

Greenwood Village, CO

JOB DETAILS
SALARY
$73–$77
SKILLS
Agile Programming Methodologies, Amazon Web Services (AWS), Ansible, Best Practices, Chef (Configuration Management), Cloud Computing, Computer Science, Configuration Management, Continuous Deployment/Delivery, Continuous Integration, Database Administration, DevOps, Engineering, Git, GitHub, Identify Issues, Leading Edge Technology, Legal, Machine Tool, Mentoring, Mobile Devices, MongoDB, MySQL, Performance Management, Problem Solving Skills, Process Improvement, Production Management, Puppet (Configuration Management), Reliability Engineering, Root Cause Analysis, SQL (Structured Query Language), Scripting (Scripting Languages), Short Messaging Service (SMS), Software Administration, Software Engineering, Systems Maintenance, Team Player, Wi-Fi
LOCATION
Greenwood Village, CO
POSTED
Today
Kforce has a client that is seeking a Senior DevOps Engineer (AWS) for a contract position in Greenwood Village, CO. This role is onsite 4 days/week. This is a contract opportunity supporting a highly visible engineering team focused on building and expanding next-generation mobile and WiFi capabilities. Summary: The DevOps Engineer will join a collaborative Mobile Device Software team working on mission-critical systems that power intelligent connectivity and mobile experiences. This is a highly collaborative, onsite role (4 days per week) where you will work closely with software engineers, product teams, and infrastructure partners to help design, build, and maintain modern cloud-based environments. If you enjoy solving complex problems, improving development processes, and working on cutting-edge technologies in a team-first environment, this is an exciting opportunity to make an impact. Key Responsibilities:
  • Build and maintain cloud infrastructure in AWS to support mobile and connectivity platforms
  • Implement and improve DevOps tools, systems, and processes that support development teams
  • Automate and enhance CI/CD pipelines and release processes
  • Collaborate with engineers and stakeholders to ensure solutions meet technical and business needs
  • Identify and troubleshoot production issues, performing root cause analysis when needed
  • Implement system improvements and software updates to improve reliability and performance
  • Ensure systems follow security best practices and remain protected from potential threats
  • Develop scripts and tooling to automate operational tasks and monitoring
  • Design and maintain procedures for system troubleshooting and ongoing maintenance

Requirements:

  • Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field
  • Experience working as a DevOps Engineer or in a similar software engineering role
  • Strong experience with AWS cloud infrastructure
  • Proficiency with Terraform or other infrastructure-as-code tools
  • Experience with Git and GitHub workflows
  • Working knowledge of databases and SQL
  • Familiarity with Agile development environments and CI/CD practices
  • Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills
  • Collaborative team mindset with the ability to work independently when needed
  • Comfortable mentoring or advising other engineers when appropriate
Preferred Experience:
  • AWS certification is a plus
  • 5+ years of DevOps or related engineering experience
  • 5+ years building and supporting cloud-based development environments (AWS)
  • Experience configuring and managing databases such as MySQL, MongoDB, or DynamoDB
  • Experience managing production infrastructure using Terraform, CloudFormation, or similar tools
  • Experience with configuration management tools such as Ansible, Chef, or Puppet

The pay range is the lowest to highest compensation we reasonably in good faith believe we would pay at posting for this role. We may ultimately pay more or less than this range. Employee pay is based on factors like relevant education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, seniority, location, performance, union contract and business needs. This range may be modified in the future.

We offer comprehensive benefits including medical/dental/vision insurance, HSA, FSA, 401(k), and life, disability & ADD insurance to eligible employees. Salaried personnel receive paid time off. Hourly employees are not eligible for paid time off unless required by law. Hourly employees on a Service Contract Act project are eligible for paid sick leave.

Note: Pay is not considered compensation until it is earned, vested and determinable. The amount and availability of any compensation remains in Kforce's sole discretion unless and until paid and may be modified in its discretion consistent with the law.

This job is not eligible for bonuses, incentives or commissions.

Kforce is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran status, or disability status.

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About the Company

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Kforce Inc.

Kforce is a solutions firm specializing in technology, finance and accounting, and professional staffing services. Our KNOWLEDGEforce® empowers top companies to achieve their digital transformation goals. We curate teams of technical experts who deliver solutions custom-tailored to each client’s needs. These scalable, flexible outcomes are shaped by deep market knowledge, thought leadership and our multi-industry expertise.

 

Our integrated approach is rooted in 60 years of proven success deploying highly skilled professionals on a temporary and direct-hire basis. Each year, approximately 18,000 talented experts work with the Fortune 500 and other leading companies. Together, we deliver Great Results Through Strategic Partnership and Knowledge Sharing®.

COMPANY SIZE
1,000 to 1,499 employees
INDUSTRY
Financial Services
FOUNDED
1962
WEBSITE
http://www.kforce.com/