DevOps/ Platform Engineer

Akkodis is seeking a DevOps/ Platform Engineer for a Contract position with a client located in Westlake Village, CA, or Carrollton, TX (Onsite 5 days a week). Pay Range: $50/hr - $60/hr, The rate may be negotiable based on experience, education, geographic location, and other factors Need local or nearby candidates only. W2 candidates only. NO C2C here!!! Job Description We’re looking for an associate-level, forward-thinking engineer to strengthen our Platform Engineering capabilities across AWS and Windows/Linux environments. In this role, you’ll drive the design and evolution of scalable, secure, and automated infrastructure to support our Infrastructure and Application stack. You’ll work closely with diverse technology teams to streamline CI/CD pipelines, embed security best practices, and champion infrastructure-as-code. If you’re passionate about automation, cloud-native patterns, and making systems run smarter and faster, we want to hear from you The Platform Engineer will Design, implement, and manage scalable and resilient infrastructure on AWS. Assist in architecting and maintaining Windows/Linux-based environments, ensuring seamless integration with cloud platforms. Develop and maintain infrastructure-as-code (IaC) using both Terraform (OpenTofu) and AWS CloudFormation/CDK. Develop and maintain Configuration Management for Windows servers using Chef. Design, build, and optimize CI/CD pipelines using GitLab CI/CD for .NET applications. Implement and enforce security best practices across the infrastructure and deployment processes. Collaborate closely with development teams to understand their needs and provide Platform expertise. Troubleshoot and resolve infrastructure and application deployment issues. Implement and manage monitoring and logging solutions to ensure system visibility and proactive issue detection. Clearly and concisely contribute to the development and documentation of Platform Engineering standards and best practices. Stay up-to-date with the latest industry trends and technologies in cloud computing, Platform Engineering, and security. Required Qualifications Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field (or equivalent experience). 2-5 years of experience in a Platform Engineer, DevOps, or Site Reliability Engineering (SRE) role. Extensive hands-on experience with Amazon Web Services (AWS) Solid understanding of Windows/Linux Server administration and integration with cloud environments. Proven experience with infrastructure-as-code (IaC) tools, specifically Terraform (OpenTofu) and AWS CDK. Strong experience designing and implementing CI/CD pipelines using GitLab CI/CD. Experience deploying and managing .NET applications in cloud environments. Deep understanding of security best practices and their implementation in cloud infrastructure and CI/CD pipelines. Solid understanding of networking principles (TCP/IP, DNS, load balancing, firewalls) in cloud environments. Experience with monitoring and logging tools (e.g., NewRelic, CloudWatch, Cloud Logging, Prometheus). Excellent problem-solving and troubleshooting skills. Strong communication and collaboration skills. Preferred Qualifications Experience with containerization & orchestration technologies (e.g., Docker, Kubernetes) is a plus. Relevant AWS and/or GCP certifications are a plus. Strong background with AWS EC2 features and Services (Autoscaling and WarmPools) Experience with the configuration management tool Chef Understanding of Windows server Build process using tools like Chocolaty for packages and Packer for AMI/Image generation. Solid experience with the Windows server operating system and server tools such as IIS. If you are interested in this role, then please click APPLY NOW . For other opportunities available at Akkodis, or any questions, please contact Anirudh Srivastava at View phone number on click.appcast.io or View email address on click.appcast.io. Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled Benefit offerings include medical, dental, vision, term life insurance, short-term disability insurance, additional voluntary benefits, commuter benefits, and a 401K plan. Our program provides employees the flexibility to choose the type of coverage that meets their individual needs. Available paid leave may include Paid Sick Leave, where required by law; any other paid leave required by Federal, State, or local law; and Holiday pay upon meeting eligibility criteria. Disclaimer: These benefit offerings do not apply to client-recruited jobs and jobs that are direct hires to a client. 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