Lead DevOps Engineer - OH, NC

Lead DevOps Engineer

Location: Columbus, OH or Charlotte, NC (Hybrid)

Employment Type: Contract

Duration: 12 months

Role Overview

In this contingent resource assignment, you may consult on complex initiatives with broad impact and large-scale planning for Software Engineering. We are seeking a hands-on Platform Engineer to design, build, and operate scalable, cloud-native platforms that enable secure and efficient application delivery. This role focuses on Kubernetes and OpenShift platforms, GitOps-driven CI/CD workflows, and automation across OCP, Azure, and GCP.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, build, and operate scalable cloud-native platforms using Kubernetes and OpenShift.
• Implement and manage GitOps-driven CI/CD pipelines using GitHub Actions and deployment tools.
• Automate infrastructure and application deployments using Infrastructure as Code (IaC) principles.
• Build and maintain automated deployment pipelines for microservices across distributed environments.
• Develop automation scripts and tooling using Python for CI/CD and infrastructure provisioning.
• Enable cloud-native solutions across Azure and GCP environments.
• Integrate DevSecOps practices, observability, and monitoring into pipelines.
• Optimize deployment processes to improve reliability, reduce errors, and increase speed.
• Collaborate with development teams to enable self-service platforms and improve developer productivity.
• Ensure governance, compliance, and audit standards are met within DevOps processes.

Required Qualifications

• 5+ years of DevOps / Platform Engineering experience with strong Kubernetes and OpenShift (OCP) expertise.
• Hands-on experience with GitOps, CI/CD pipelines (GitHub Actions), and deployment tools such as Harness.
• Strong experience with Java build tools (Maven/Gradle) and automation using Python.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with Infrastructure as Code (Terraform, Ansible).
• Exposure to cloud platforms (Azure, GCP) and cloud-native architecture.
• DevSecOps practices, observability, and pipeline instrumentation experience.
• Certifications (Kubernetes, DevOps) or exposure to AI/agentic frameworks.
• Experience working in regulated environments with governance and audit controls.

We are an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate or allow discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or related medical conditions), age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, genetic information, registered domestic partner status, marital status, disability, status as a crime victim, protected veteran status, political affiliation, union membership, or any other characteristic protected by law. We will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable law.

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Everforth Apex is a world-class IT services company that serves thousands of clients across the globe. When you join Everforth Apex, you become part of a team that values innovation, collaboration, and continuous learning. We offer quality career resources, training, certifications, development opportunities, and a comprehensive benefits package. Our commitment to excellence is reflected in many awards, including ClearlyRated's Best of Staffing® in Talent Satisfaction in the United States and Great Place to Work® in the United Kingdom and Mexico.