DevOps Engineer

VTG

$100K — $130K *
Information Technology
8 - 10 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Active TS/SCI with Polygraph required
  • Master's degree in a technical discipline or equivalent specialized experience
  • Minimum 8 years of experience in relevant fields
  • Proficient with DevOps tools including Docker, Kubernetes, and Terraform
  • Experience developing micro-services on AWS platform services
  • Familiarity with RESTful APIs and cloud software development
  • Knowledge of software quality processes and CI/CD pipelines

Responsibilities

  • Integrate business needs with technical solutions as a DevOps Engineer
  • Utilize AWS cloud infrastructure for project deployments
  • Implement containerization and orchestration solutions using Docker and Kubernetes
  • Apply infrastructure as code principles with tools like Terraform
  • Develop and maintain micro-services on AWS services
  • Conduct quality assurance processes including automation testing
  • Utilize project management tools for team collaboration and task tracking

Benefits

  • Opportunity for professional growth in a cutting-edge tech environment
  • Collaboration with a talented team of engineers
  • Work on innovative projects integrating business and technology
  • Exposure to best practices in cloud development and DevOps
  • Access to advanced technologies and tools in a supportive setting
Full Job Description
Overview

VTG is seeking a talented and experienced DevOps Engineer to serve as an integrator between business needs and technical solutions. Must be able to work creatively and efficiently to solve difficult technical problems.

What will you do?

  • Essential qualifications include hands-on experience with Amazon Web Services (AWS), demonstrating proficiency in cloud infrastructure. Expertise in containerization technologies (e.g., Docker) and orchestration platforms (e.g., Kubernetes) is also a mandatory requirement, alongside a solid understanding and practical application of infrastructure as code principles and tools (e.g., Terraform, CloudFormation).
  • An understanding of data processing concepts and experience with Extract, Transform, Load (ETL) systems is desired. Additionally, some proficiency with Python code is beneficial for this role.
  • The candidate must also be well-versed in Agile development methodologies and have demonstrable experience working within an Agile lifecycle, including participation in sprints, stand-ups, and other Agile ceremonies.

Do you have what it takes?

  • Active TS/SCI with Polygraph required.
  • Master's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Engineering, or additional years of specialized experience in a scientific or technical discipline.
  • Eight (8) years of experience.
  • Proven experience working with DevOps tools including Docker, Kubernetes, and Terraform.
  • Demonstrated experience developing micro-services on AWS platform services such as Lambdas, ECS, S3, EC2, EKS, etc.
  • Experience using RESTful APIs or software development in a cloud environment.
  • Demonstrated experience in software quality process/assurance including automation testing, unit/integration testing, design/code review, code profiling and software CI/CD pipelines.
  • Experience using project management and collaboration tools, e.g. Jira and Confluence.

Desired Skills:
  • Experience writing Python code.
  • Understanding/familiarity with the data ETL lifecycle and maintenance of ETL systems.
  • Excellent communication and collaboration skills.

Mid-Level:
  • Bachelor's Degree and 5 years of experience or a Master's Degree and 3 years of experience.


Senior-Level:
  • Master's Degree and 8 years of experience (additional experience will be considered in lieu of degree)


This position is open for current and future DevOps Engineer roles.

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