Platform DevOps Engineer

DescriptionKforce has a client that is looking for a Platform DevOps Engineer to work within a centralized DevOps and Platform enabled team. This is a long-term contract opportunity and must be able to work on-site in Shelton, CT 4 days a week. You will also be required to attend a second-round on-site interview, looking for local candidates.Key Tasks:* Design, build, and maintain CI/CD pipelines that make software delivery fast, reliable, and repeatable across engineering teams* Develop and maintain Infrastructure-as-Code with Terraform to provision and manage cloud and hybrid environments* Develop reusable DevOps solutions-pipeline templates, Terraform modules, reference architectures, and implementation guidance-for adoption across multiple teams* Define and maintain Git and version-control workflows, including enterprise branching strategies such as trunk-based development and GitFlow* Apply AI to DevOps workflows, operations, documentation, and governance, with appropriate review and control points* Partner across security/IAM, database, development, QA, and platform engineering teams to embed shared standards and best practices* Provide documentation, enablement, and technical guidance to help teams adopt DevOps and automation best practicesRequirements* Proven hands-on experience designing and maintaining CI/CD pipelines on GitHub Actions, Azure DevOps, Jenkins, or equivalent platforms* Solid experience of both AWS and Azure cloud platforms* Experience defining and maintaining Git and version-control workflows, including enterprise branching strategies* Demonstrated experience applying AI to DevOps work-not just using AI coding assistants, but integrating AI into workflows, operations, and governance* Experience working in Agile, cross-functional engineering environments* Track record of developing and documenting reusable DevOps solutions used across multiple teams* Proficiency with Infrastructure-as-Code, particularly Terraform* Strong scripting and automation skills in Python, Bash, or PowerShell* Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with a focus on automation, reliability, and efficiency* Ability to influence and drive adoption across teams without direct authority, through documentation, enablement, and practical examplesPreferred:* Experience building advanced AI-enabled DevOps capabilities-self-healing remediation, AI-generated IaC or pipeline scaffolding with human review gates, or internal AI tooling such as agents, MCP servers, or ChatOps for team self-service* Hands-on experience with containerization and orchestration, including Docker, Kubernetes, or ECS* Multi-cloud experience across both AWS and Azure* Experience with observability and monitoring platforms, including Dynatrace, Datadog, Prometheus/Grafana, or Application Insights* Experience with secrets management and policy-as-code tooling, including Key Vault, HashiCorp Vault, OPA, Sentinel, or Checkov* Demonstrated ability to improve delivery flow-reducing cycle time and increasing release velocity-through pipeline and process optimizationJob TypeContractCompensation65 - $70