Devops Engineer

Job Title: Application Programmer III Location: Jersey City, NJ Duration: Contract - 11 months Pay Range: $68.25/hr (W2) Job ID: 373334 About BCforward BCforward is a leading global IT consulting and workforce solutions firm providing services and support to Fortune 500 and government clients. Founded in 1998, BCforward has grown with our customers needs into a full-service business solutions provider. With delivery centers and offices across North America and India, we take pride in building long-term relationships and delivering excellence through innovation, collaboration, and integrity. Job Description We are seeking a DevOps Engineer to join our dynamic team supporting SDLC for Java and Python applications within the MRT space. The ideal candidate will have strong experience in Linux shell scripting, Ansible, CI/CD, containerization, and release engineering and a proven ability to automate deployments, optimize build pipelines, and troubleshoot complex release issues across multiple environments. Responsibilities: Develop common scripts and Ansible playbooks for shared components including databases and Autosys. Implement distributed deployment and installation of releases to single and multi-host environments. Support DEV, UAT, STG, and PROD build environments and CI/CD pipelines. Debug and troubleshoot build and deployment issues across environments. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to provide CI/CD support and release coordination. Provide release and debugging support during Production deployments. Automate repetitive tasks using scripting and Ansible YAML. Required Skills & Qualifications: Expertise in Bash shell scripting in a Linux environment. Expertise in deployment automation with Ansible playbooks using YAML. Proficiency with build and integration tools such as Maven and Jenkins. Proficiency with Git operations including branching, merging, and tagging. Proficiency in containerizing builds and deployments using Docker and OpenShift. Bachelor's degree or higher in Computer Science or a related field. Preferred Skills: Knowledge of Autosys for job management and scripting. Experience in a financial institution release engineering domain. Work Details: Start: ASAP. Onsite requirement: 3 days per week in Jersey City, NJ. Glider: Candidate ID verification. Submission must include current location and intended onsite location in resume. Hours per day: 8. Labor type: Technical. Why BCforward? At BCforward, we believe in advancing lives and careers. When you join our team, you gain access to: Competitive compensation and benefits. Opportunities for growth with global clients. A supportive, inclusive culture that values innovation and people. Exposure to cutting-edge technologies and projects. About Our Commitment BCforward is an equal opportunity employer. We value diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, or veteran status. Interested? Apply Now! If this sounds like the right opportunity for you, please apply with your most recent resume. Ensure your resume includes your current location and intended onsite location.