Mid-Level DevOps Engineer

Mid-Level DevOps EngineerOur client, Brooksource, is seeking a talented and motivated mid-level DevOps Engineer for a hybrid contract-to-hire role based in Tampa, FL. This position requires approximately 5 years of hands-on experience designing, implementing, and supporting cloud infrastructure and DevOps practices, with a strong focus on Google Cloud Platform (GCP) and Azure DevOps (ADO). You will work closely with software engineering, architecture, and development teams to streamline development workflows, improve deployment automation, and enhance platform reliability and scalability. The ideal candidate will have a passion for automation, operational excellence, and continuous improvement, and will thrive in a dynamic, fast-paced environment.DevOps Engineer (Mid-Level) Tampa, FL Hybrid: 2 to 3 days on-site $40 - $50/hr (Contract to hire)Design, develop, and maintain CI/CD pipelines using Azure DevOps (ADO)Implement and manage cloud infrastructure, primarily in Google Cloud Platform (GCP)Support and optimize multi-cloud environments, including GCP and other platforms as requiredAutomate infrastructure provisioning and configuration management using Infrastructure as Code (IaC) tools such as TerraformManage source control, branching strategies, build processes, and release pipelines (including Git-based systems and Git Actions)Collaborate with development, architecture, and software engineering teams to improve deployment efficiency and application reliabilityMonitor system performance, troubleshoot production issues, and implement preventive solutions using logging and monitoring toolsImplement security best practices throughout the DevOps lifecycle, including cloud networking, security, and identity managementSupport containerized applications and orchestration platforms (e.g., Docker, Kubernetes, ECS/EKS)Drive continuous improvement initiatives around deployment automation, monitoring, and operational excellenceMaintain technical documentation and operational runbooksParticipate in on-call support rotations as neededContribute to incident management, performance tuning, and production supportBachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Engineering, or related field, or equivalent practical experience5+ years of experience in DevOps, Cloud Engineering, or Site Reliability Engineering (SRE)Strong hands-on experience with Google Cloud Platform (GCP) services (required)Experience designing and maintaining Azure DevOps (ADO) CI/CD pipelines (preferred)Experience with Azure DevOps Boards, Repos, Pipelines, and work item managementStrong scripting skills using PowerShell, Bash, or PythonExperience with Infrastructure as Code tools such as TerraformExperience with Git-based source control systems, branching strategies, and release managementExperience supporting Linux-based environmentsStrong troubleshooting and problem-solving skillsExperience working in Agile/Scrum development teamsExperience working in multi-cloud environments (preferred)Experience with Kubernetes and container technologies such as Docker, ECS/EKS (preferred)Experience with monitoring and observability tools, incident management, and performance tuning (preferred)Familiarity with cloud networking, security, and identity management (preferred)Experience with automated testing and deployment strategies (preferred)Experience designing new CI/CD pipelines is a plusRelevant cloud or DevOps certifications are beneficial but not requiredStrong ownership mindset and accountabilityExcellent communication, troubleshooting, and collaboration skillsAbility to work independently in a fast-paced environmentContinuous learner with a passion for automation and operational excellenceHands-on problem solver with a focus on system administration, reliability, and scalability