DevOps Engineer - Chicago

Job Description

Note : This position does not offer any visa sponsorship. We are looking for applicants who are already living in the USA.

Our client is seeking a skilled DevOps Engineer to join their dynamic team, where you will play a key role in automating, scaling, and enhancing our software development and deployment processes.

Job Summary : As a DevOps Engineer, you will be responsible for designing, implementing, and maintaining the infrastructure and tools that enable continuous integration, continuous delivery, and automation across our development and operations teams.

You will work closely with software engineers, system administrators, and other stakeholders to ensure the reliability, security, and scalability of our applications and systems.

Key Responsibilities :

• Design, build, and maintain CI / CD pipelines to automate the software development lifecycle.
• Manage and optimize infrastructure as code (IaC) using tools such as Terraform, Ansible, or CloudFormation.
• Collaborate with development teams to ensure seamless integration of code changes into production environments.
• Monitor system performance and implement proactive measures to ensure high availability and scalability.
• Automate routine tasks such as server provisioning, application deployment, and system monitoring.
• Manage cloud infrastructure on platforms like AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud, ensuring cost-effective and scalable solutions.
• Implement and maintain security best practices across the development and deployment pipelines.
• Troubleshoot and resolve issues related to application performance, security, and infrastructure.
• Work closely with development teams to integrate automated testing and code quality checks into the CI / CD pipeline.
• Continuously improve and evolve DevOps processes, tools, and practices to enhance team productivity and product quality.
• Create and maintain documentation related to infrastructure, deployment processes, and system configurations.

Qualifications :

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field.
• 5+ years of experience in a DevOps or related role, with a strong background in software development and system administration.
• Proficiency in scripting languages such as Python, Bash, or PowerShell for automation tasks.
• Experience with CI / CD tools such as Jenkins, GitLab CI, CircleCI, or Travis CI.
• Strong understanding of containerization and orchestration technologies like Docker and Kubernetes.
• Hands-on experience with cloud platforms (e.g., AWS, Azure, Google Cloud) and their associated services.
• Experience with infrastructure as code (IaC) tools like Terraform, Ansible, or CloudFormation.
• Knowledge of monitoring and logging tools such as Prometheus, Grafana, ELK Stack, or Splunk.
• Strong understanding of networking, security, and system architecture principles.
• Excellent problem-solving and troubleshooting skills.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to work effectively in a team environment.

Preferred Qualifications :

• Experience with microservices architecture and its deployment in cloud environments.
• Familiarity with version control systems, particularly Git, and best practices in branching and merging.
• Relevant certifications (e.g., AWS Certified DevOps Engineer, Docker Certified Associate, Certified Kubernetes Administrator).
• Experience with serverless architectures and functions as a service (FaaS).

Requirements

Qualifications : Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field. 5+ years of experience as a Database Administrator, with a strong understanding of database architecture, management, and performance tuning.

Proficiency with one or more DBMS, such as SQL Server, Oracle, MySQL, or PostgreSQL. Experience with database backup, recovery, and security procedures.

Strong knowledge of SQL and experience with writing complex queries, stored procedures, and triggers. Familiarity with database design, normalization, and data modeling techniques.

Experience with database monitoring and performance tuning tools. Knowledge of scripting languages (e.g., Python, PowerShell) for automation tasks.

Strong problem-solving and analytical skills. Excellent communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to work effectively in a team environment.

Preferred Qualifications : Experience with cloud-based database solutions (e.g., AWS RDS, Azure SQL Database). Familiarity with DevOps practices and tools related to database management.

Relevant certifications (e.g., Microsoft Certified : Azure Database Administrator, Oracle DBA Certification). Experience with data warehousing, ETL processes, and big data technologies.