DevOps Engineer

We are The Hollister Group, the Boston area's leading women-owned staffing firm. We guide candidates through the job search process and connect top-tier talent with opportunities that meet the needs of both our candidates and clients. Our Recruiters will help you refine your goals, improve your resume and interview skills, and stay on the lookout for a position that matches your experience and ambition! Our Technology Staffing Team is looking to speak with Boston-area candidates who would be a strong fit for the role outlined below.

Compensation:
Pay Range: $60-$100/hr, depending on experience.
Note: We encourage qualified applicants to apply even if their compensation expectations differ, as we value technical strength and cultural fit.

Responsibilities:

• Partner with Software Engineering and Architecture teams to define, implement, and maintain Infrastructure as Code (IaC) and GitOps standards for all environments.
• Automate provisioning, configuration, and deployment processes using Terraform, Pulumi, or CloudFormation.
• Design and manage scalable cloud infrastructure in AWS and/or Azure, ensuring reliability, performance, and cost efficiency.
• Build and optimize CI/CD pipelines using GitHub Actions, GitLab CI, Azure DevOps, or Jenkins, integrating automated testing and security scanning.
• Deploy and manage containerized applications with Docker, Kubernetes (EKS/AKS), Helm, and FluxCD.
• Implement monitoring, observability, and alerting using Prometheus, Grafana, Datadog, CloudWatch, or Azure Monitor.
• Ensure systems are secure and compliant with company policies and DevSecOps best practices.
• Troubleshoot complex issues across distributed systems in development, testing, and production environments.
• Collaborate with global and cross-functional teams across multiple time zones.
• Continuously evaluate and introduce new tools and practices to improve efficiency and resilience.

Requirements:

• 5+ years of hands-on experience building and maintaining DevOps pipelines in enterprise or SaaS environments.
• Deep knowledge of AWS (EKS, Lambda, S3, RDS, EC2, VPC, Route 53, CloudFront, CloudWatch) and/or Azure (AKS, Functions, App Service, Monitor, Key Vault).
• Strong experience with Infrastructure as Code tools (Terraform, Pulumi, CloudFormation) and Configuration Management tools (Ansible, Chef, Puppet).
• Skilled in Linux administration (expert-level) and comfortable with Windows environments.
• Proficiency in scripting languages such as Python, Bash, or PowerShell for automation and tooling.
• Hands-on experience with CI/CD tools (GitLab, GitHub Actions, Azure DevOps, or Jenkins).
• Strong understanding of containerization and orchestration, including Helm and FluxCD.
• Experience with Git and modern version control workflows (feature branching, code review, merge strategies).
• Familiarity with cloud security, networking, and cost optimization.
• Strong problem-solving, collaboration, and communication skills.
• Location: Candidates must be local to Massachusetts; this position requires some onsite collaboration.

Our Commitment to Inclusion & Belonging
The Hollister Group is an equal opportunity employer. We welcome and encourage applications from people who are under-represented in their respective occupation or position.