Devops Engineer

DevOps Engineer T4Newtown Square, PA (Onsite Travel Required) Job Type: Contract Must be a U.S. CitizenAbout the RoleWe are seeking a highly skilled DevOps Engineer (T4 level) to join our team for a long-term project. This role requires deep expertise in AWS, Terraform, Ansible, and Kubernetes (Gardener preferred). The ideal candidate is passionate about cloud technologies, automation, and infrastructure as code (IaC). This role requires periodic onsite travel for meetings and collaboration.Key ResponsibilitiesDesign, implement, and manage AWS cloud infrastructure using Terraform and Ansible.Develop and maintain CI/CD pipelines to support cloud deployment automation.Work with Kubernetes (Gardener preferred) to orchestrate containerized applications.Optimize system performance, troubleshoot infrastructure issues, and ensure high availability.Collaborate with cross-functional teams to define and implement cloud best practices.Conduct unit testing, system testing, and validation of software implementations.Perform security assessments and enforce compliance with industry standards.Required Qualifications5+ years of experience in DevOps, Cloud Engineering, or Site Reliability Engineering (SRE). Strong expertise in AWS (EC2, S3, IAM, Lambda, RDS, etc.). Proficiency in Terraform (Infrastructure as Code) and Ansible (Configuration Management). Hands-on experience with Kubernetes (Gardener preferred). Solid understanding of CI/CD pipelines and DevOps automation tools. Strong troubleshooting and problem-resolution skills. Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field. Willing to travel onsite as needed.Nice to HaveExperience with security and compliance frameworks in cloud environments. Scripting knowledge (Python, Bash, or PowerShell). Familiarity with monitoring tools (Prometheus, Grafana, CloudWatch).