DevOps Engineer (Azure / Kubernetes / Groovy / DataDog)

Description:

Due to client requirement, applicants must be willing and able to work on a w2 basis. For our w2 consultants, we offer a great benefits package that includes Medical, Dental, and Vision benefits, 401k with company matching, and life insurance.

Rate: $60 - $65 / hr. w2

Guide multiple teams and their Azure releases

MUST HAVE:

-Azure confidence and hands on experience (going to be guiding other teams release's)

-recent Groovy Scripting for jenkins is an absolute must have

-Datadog and splunk

-Kubernetes (they have 100 apps running in AKS)

• DevOps Cloud Engineering: 7-10 years of experience in the field.
• Groovy Scripting: Advanced proficiency in scripting for Jenkins.
• Automation Scripts: Skilled in designing and developing release automation scripts using existing tools and resources.
• CI/CD Pipelines: Experienced in building and maintaining CI/CD pipelines, along with managing infrastructure, system, and security configurations.
• Software Release Management: Proficient in overseeing new software releases and managing their implementation.
• Microsoft Azure: Hands-on experience with Azure's network, security, deployment, automation, and serverless technologies, preferably with certification.
• Kubernetes and GitOps: Practical knowledge of Kubernetes, including GitOps for release management using tools like ArgoCD and Helm.
• Observability Tools: Experience with tools such as Datadog, Prometheus, Grafana, Open Telemetry, and SplunkCloud.
• Advanced Observability Practices: Proven ability to monitor system behavior and resource utilization to identify constraints and prepare for scaling.
• Technical Skills: Strong in technical design, development, analysis, and problem-solving.
• CI/CD Tools: Extensive hands-on experience with Jenkins, GitHub, and Artifactory.
• Communication: Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Agile Methodologies: Familiar with Agile software development practices.

Bachelors of Computer Science