DevOps Engineer

About US: We are a company that provides innovative, transformative IT services and solutions. We are passionate about helping our clients achieve their goals and exceed their expectations. We strive to provide the best possible experience for our clients and employees. We are committed to continuous improvement and innovation, and we are always looking for ways to improve our services and solutions. We believe in working collaboratively with our clients and employees to achieve success. DS Technologies Inc is looking for DevOps Engineer role for one of our premier clients. Job Title: DevOps Engineer Location: Onsite – Phoenix, AZ Position Type: Contract Only W2 Position Overview: We are seeking a highly skilled DevOps Engineer with deep expertise in GitHub Enterprise Server (GHES) administration, CI/CD automation , and Kubernetes orchestration . The ideal candidate will have strong experience in managing GitHub Actions, self-hosted runners, containerized microservices, and cloud-based infrastructure (GH Cloud, GCP). This role requires proficiency in automation, scripting, and infrastructure management to ensure high availability, scalability, and security of DevOps pipelines and platforms. Key Responsibilities: Manage and maintain GitHub Actions including setup, self-hosted runners, autoscaling, secure environments, and workflow orchestration. Oversee GHES administration , including upgrades, disaster recovery planning, replication, and service optimization. Administer and monitor Kubernetes clusters using tools such as kubectl , Rancher , and Helm . Design and manage Kubernetes cluster layout, resource allocation, and persistent storage. Automate infrastructure deployment and management using Terraform , Ansible , and GitHub CLI . Develop, integrate, and maintain CI/CD pipelines supporting Java, Python, and microservices applications. Collaborate with development and operations teams to enhance system reliability, performance, and scalability. Implement and enforce DevOps security best practices , including secrets management, access control, and compliance checks. Monitor and optimize Kubernetes resources (pods, nodes, namespaces) to ensure efficient utilization and stability. Drive process improvement through automation and continuous delivery enhancements across environments. Required Skills & Qualifications: 7 years of experience in DevOps engineering and CI/CD pipeline management. Proven hands-on expertise in GitHub Enterprise Server (GHES) administration and GitHub Actions. Strong proficiency in Git platforms (GitHub, GitLab, Bitbucket, SVN). Experience with containerization technologies ( Docker , Kubernetes ). Advanced scripting and automation using Python , Java , and Bash . Familiarity with Terraform , Ansible , and GitHub REST/GraphQL APIs . Experience managing infrastructure in GH Cloud and Google Cloud Platform (GCP) . Solid understanding of CI/CD best practices , version control workflows, and environment promotion strategies. Strong problem-solving and analytical skills with attention to detail. Excellent communication and collaboration abilities to work in cross-functional agile teams. Preferred Qualifications: Experience in microservices architecture and container orchestration at scale . Familiarity with DevOps observability tools (Prometheus, Grafana, ELK). Background in security automation and compliance frameworks (SOC2, ISO, etc.). Prior experience leading GHES upgrade and replication initiatives. We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.aa415a4b-8b21-40fc-a65c-70d2b25ca29a