Software Engineer - DevOps

Software Engineer – DevOps

Derex Technologies Inc specializes in providing IT consulting, staffing solutions and software services. Globally headquartered in Harrison New Jersey since 1996 Derex delivers the highest quality technology professionals and an array of customized IT talent solutions designed to improve productivity and drive results to global clients throughout North America. With over two decades of unparalleled experience, Derex provides supports to its clientele, across such industries as Systems Integration, Banking and Finance, Telecommunications, Pharmaceutical and Life Sciences, Energy, Healthcare, Technology, Transportation, and local and federal Government agencies.

Job Description

Position: Software Engineer – DevOps

Location: Parsippany, NJ (On-Site) F2F interview

Our client seeks a highly motivated and experienced DevOps Engineer to join our dynamic technology team. In this role, you will be instrumental in building, automating, and maintaining our robust and scalable infrastructure, ensuring our applications and services' smooth and efficient delivery. You will collaborate closely with development, operations, and security teams to streamline our deployment processes, enhance system reliability, and drive continuous improvement.

Responsibilities:

• Utilize strong Git knowledge for version control, branching strategies, and collaborative development workflows.
• Proficiently manage code merges, resolve conflicts, and ensure code quality within the Git repository.
• Develop and maintain automation scripts and tools for infrastructure provisioning, configuration management, and application deployments.
• Implement and manage continuous integration and continuous delivery (CI/CD) pipelines using industry-standard tools.
• Design, implement, and manage our Windows-based infrastructure, including Windows Servers and Internet Information Services (IIS).
• Monitor system performance, identify bottlenecks, and implement solutions to optimize efficiency and reliability.
• Troubleshoot and resolve application deployment issues in a timely and effective manner.
• Collaborate with development teams to understand application requirements and ensure smooth and efficient deployments.
• Implement and maintain security best practices within the infrastructure and deployment processes.
• Participate in on-call rotation to support production environments.
• Document infrastructure configurations, deployment procedures, and troubleshooting steps.
• Stay up to date with the latest DevOps trends, tools, and best practices

Skills and Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in computer science, Engineering, or a related field.
• 5-7 years of experience in DevOps
• Deep understanding and hands-on experience with Internet Information Services (IIS) configuration, management, and troubleshooting.
• Strong scripting skills in PowerShell.
• Experience with CI/CD tools such as Azure DevOps, Jenkins, GitLab CI, and similar.
• Experience with configuration management tools such as Ansible, Chef, or Puppet (PowerShell DSC preferred).
• Familiarity with cloud platforms such as Azure or AWS.
• Experience with monitoring and logging tools (e.g., Dynatrace, Prometheus, Grafana, ELK stack, Azure Monitor).
• Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills.
• Demonstrated strong knowledge of Git and Git workflows.
• Proven ability to effectively manage code mergers and resolve conflicts.

Qualifications

• Experience as a.NET developer or a strong understanding of the.NET development lifecycle and deployment processes.
• Experience with containerization technologies, such as Docker, and orchestration tools, such as Kubernetes.
• Knowledge of security best practices in cloud and on-premises environments.
• Bachelor's or master's degree in a computer-related field.