DevOps Engineer

Remote Job Contract to HireRequired Skills - Jenkins, AWS, Bash, Python and communication skillsPurpose: Implement, and manage continuous integration and continuous delivery (CI/CD) pipelines to support application deployments. DevOps and Support cloud infrastructure on Amazon Web Services (AWS), EKS Kubernetes.Essential Functions: 70% Installs, tunes, upgrades, troubleshoots, and maintains CI/CD pipelines, performs application release deployments in Test and Production environments. Write and maintain automation scripts in Python, Groovy to streamline operational processes and deployments. Collaborate with development and testing teams to enhance system scalability, performance, and reliability. Submit change management tickets, represent on the CAB calls. 30% Manage, monitor, and troubleshooting Linux and Windows-based production environments. Support container orchestration platforms such as Podman and Kubernetes and develop POC using AWS Services.QualificationsTo perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.Education Level: Bachelor's DegreeEducation Details: Information Technology or Computer ScienceExperience: 3 years software, DevOps and/or cloud systems engineeringIn Lieu of Education: In lieu of a bachelor's degree, an additional 4 years of relevant work experience is required in addition to the required work experience.Preferred QualificationsKnowledge, Skills and Abilities (KSAs)Understanding of CI/CD pipelines, especially with Jenkins using Groovy, Advanced Understanding of container-based technologies, especially Kubernetes, Docker, AWS EKS, Expert & ProficientUnderstanding of microservice concepts, Proficient Scripting skills (Bash, Python), Advanced Technical knowledge of AWS managed services (VPC, EC2, EKS, RDS), including monitoring and analytics tools such as AWS CloudWatch Experience with code management systems (Git) Experience maintaining Java web applications (Spring Boot) Keen communication and teamwork abilities Ability to collaborate to solve technical problems across teams. Advanced Excellent communication skills both written and verbal., Proficient Must be able to be available for weekend support based on the application release deployments and maintenance activities. The incumbent is required to immediately disclose any debarment, exclusion, or other event that makes them ineligible to perform work directly or indirectly on Federal health care programs. Must be able to effectively work in a fast-paced environment with frequently changing priorities, deadlines, and workloads that can be variable for long periods of time. Must be able to meet established deadlines and handle multiple customer service demands from internal and external customers, within set expectations for service excellence. Must be able to effectively communicate and provide positive customer service to every internal and external customer, including customers who may be demanding or otherwise challenging.EEO: "Mindlance is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate in employment on the basis of – Minority/Gender/Disability/Religion/LGBTQI/Age/Veterans."