Senior DevOps Engineer

at Spectraforce Technologies Inc. in ChicagoChicago, Illinois, United States

Job Description

Job Title: Senior Devops Engineer
Job Duration: 8 Months (Possibility of extension)
Job Location: Chicago, IL (Hybrid Anchor Days: Monday, Wednesday, Thursday)

Project Overview:
Contractor will work with Enterprise Azure team as a DevOps/Automation/Release Engineer working closely with GitHub Enterprise and Azure DevOps.
The team is responsible for administrating the CI/CD tools and developing self-service automation to aid application code deployment through multiple environments as well as some desktop processes through the various tools.
Seeking a candidate who is passionate about DevOps CI/CD and has the technical expertise to succeed.
The ideal candidate would have IAAC expertise to create Azure resources using TerraForm scripts, Code Migration / Release Automation experience within a medium to large enterprise environment.
Contractor's Role: As a member of the team owning all of the Enterprise's CI/CD tools, they will have the opportunity to design and implement features available at large-scale and enable developers to deliver safely at high speeds.
The devops engineer will create terraform scripts for resource creation in Azure cloud, design and support scalable deployment workflows utilizing a number of CI/CD tools and script infrastructure processes to enable self-service requests.
Ability to think analytically and troubleshoot escalated issues. Qualified candidates must possess a strong sense of leadership; strong analytical skills, excellent communication skills, good technical abilities, and a can do attitude.
Quick to learn and apply knowledge.
Experience Level:
Mid-Level (3-7 years)
IAAC experience: Terraform scripting experience is must
Some Development experience: Azure cloud development experience using .NET, Java and now recently development experience
Qualifications:
Candidate should have at least 2 years experience in:
Terraform scripting in creating resources on Azure cloud
Application release automation or code migrations utilizing GitHub, Azure DevOps or similar automation tools
Technical Understanding Of:
Azure application development using Azure webapps/Azure functions/logic apps etc.
Administrating GitHub Enterprise & Azure DevOps (permissions, API integrations, pipeline scripting, limitations, etc)
Docker
Experience with API integration with an eye for security
ITSM process experience utilizing ticketing tools like Remedy or Service-Now
Scripting using Shell, Python, PowerShell
Nice to Haves:
Experience installing and administering applications in Unix, Linux, and Windows environments including debugging and command line
Familiarity with web services, REST, SOAP, or AJAX, etc...
General networking/internet communication protocols
Extensive .Net Programming experience
Extensive Java JRE/JDK knowledge
Ability to code or script and understand existing scripts or logical workflows
Bachelor degree in Computer Science or a related discipline and at least one year of technical experience with multiple platforms, operating systems, software, communications and network protocols or an equivalent combination of education and work experience
Willingness and ability to work in a fast-paced environment
Self-starter and works effectively with minimal direction
Creativity and thinking outside the box
Ability to work in a team atmosphere
Detail and process oriented
Excellent organizational skills
Leadership skills to drive problem resolution
Must be able to multi-task effectively
Tasks & Responsibilities:
Writing Terraform scripts for resource creation in Azure cloud environments, building Github CI/CD plans, Azure development
Modernizing, enhancing and automating the current systems to better suited for Azure cloud environment
Oversees the health of the above mentioned tools by keeping current with upgrades and patches and by resolving integration issues with associated tools.

SPECTRAFORCE is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, religion, color, sex, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, disability or veteran status, or any other category protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. Please contact Human Resources at nahr@spectraforce.com if you require reasonable accommodation.