DevOps/Cloud Engineer

Job Title: DevOps/Cloud Engineer

Location: Jersey City, NJ / Charlotte, NC

Duration: Contract - 12 months

Pay Range: $68.25/hr (W2)

Job ID: 410178

About 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/Cloud Engineer to join our dynamic team. The ideal candidate will have strong experience in cloud platforms, automation, CI/CD, containerization, infrastructure as code, and DevSecOps practices and a proven ability to design, implement, and maintain scalable, secure, and highly available infrastructure while enabling continuous integration and deployment.

Start: ASAP. Expected start is 2-4 weeks after offer due to business needs. Role requires the ability to meet the outlined start date. Hybrid schedule with a minimum of 3 days per week onsite. Candidates should include current location and intent on resume. Glider Candidate ID Verification required.

• Design, deploy, and manage cloud infrastructure on AWS and Microsoft Azure.
• Build and maintain automated CI/CD pipelines for application delivery.
• Implement Infrastructure as Code using Terraform, AWS CloudFormation, and ARM Templates.
• Deploy and manage containerized applications using Docker, Kubernetes, and OpenShift.
• Automate system administration and deployment tasks using scripting and configuration management tools.
• Monitor application and infrastructure performance, troubleshoot issues, and ensure high availability.
• Collaborate with Development, QA, Security, and Operations teams to deliver reliable and secure solutions.
• Integrate security scanning and compliance checks into the software delivery lifecycle.

Required Skills & Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in DevOps, Cloud Engineering, SRE, or Infrastructure Automation.
• Strong understanding of CI/CD, Infrastructure as Code, container orchestration, and DevSecOps principles.
• Excellent problem-solving, troubleshooting, and communication skills.
• AWS and Microsoft Azure proficiency.
• Terraform and AWS CloudFormation expertise.
• ARM Templates experience.
• Docker, Kubernetes, and OpenShift experience.

Preferred Skills

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Information Technology, or related field.

Why BCforward?

At BCforward, we believe in advancing lives and careers.

• 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.