DevOps Engineer

A FinTech organization is currently looking to hire a Cloud Platform Engineer for a contract engagement based in Scottsdale with a hybrid schedule requiring 3 onsite days per week. The team is focused on AWS cloud infrastructure, platform engineering, security, and operational excellence as part of a large-scale cloud transformation initiative.


This role will support the migration of mission-critical applications and data from on-premises environments to AWS while helping deliver secure, scalable, and cost-efficient cloud-native solutions. The engineer will work closely with infrastructure, security, compliance, and application teams to improve reliability, automate infrastructure through Terraform, strengthen observability, support regulatory requirements, and maintain highly available production systems.


Contract Duration : Through the end of the year


Required Skills & Experience


Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or a related technical discipline


7+ years of Cloud Engineering or DevOps experience


3+ years of hands-on AWS experience


Strong expertise with AWS services including EC2, EKS, Lambda, RDS, S3, and IAM


Experience administering and supporting Kubernetes environments, particularly EKS


Strong Linux administration experience


Hands-on Docker experience


Experience supporting business-critical production systems


Knowledge of CI/CD pipelines, testing practices, secure development principles, and DevOps methodologies


Experience implementing Infrastructure as Code using Terraform


Experience working with PCI-DSS, SOC 2, FFIEC, or similar compliance frameworks


Experience building observability and monitoring solutions for large-scale transactional environments


Strong documentation, communication, and problem-solving skills


Current AWS or comparable cloud certification


Ability to pass a background check and drug screening


Desired Skills & Experience


Experience with AppDynamics monitoring solutions


Experience with container security platforms such as Twistlock or Aqua Security


Experience with C#, Ruby, or Python


Knowledge of ACH, EFT, RTP, or FedNow payment networks


Experience working within FinTech, banking, or other highly regulated industries


What You Will Be Doing


Tech Breakdown


50% AWS Cloud Infrastructure


20% Kubernetes, Containers & Platform Operations


15% Infrastructure as Code & CI/CD


15% Security, Compliance & Observability


Daily Responsibilities


60% Hands-On Cloud Engineering


20% Troubleshooting, Incident Response & On-Call Support


10% Security, Compliance & Audit Support


10% Documentation & Cross-Functional Collaboration


You will receive the following benefits:

• Medical Insurance - Four medical plans to choose from for you and your family
• Dental & Orthodontia Benefits
• Vision Benefits
• Health Savings Account (HSA)
• Health and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
• Voluntary Life Insurance, Long-Term & Short-Term Disability Insurance
• Hospital Indemnity Insurance
• 401(k) including match with pre and post-tax options
• Paid Sick Time Leave
• Legal and Identity Protection Plans
• Pre-tax Commuter Benefit
• 529 College Saver Plan

Motion Recruitment Partners (MRP) is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All applicants must be currently authorized to work on a full-time basis in the country for which they are applying, and no sponsorship is currently available. Employment is subject to the successful completion of a pre-employment screening. Accommodation will be provided in all parts of the hiring process as required under MRP's Employment Accommodation policy. Applicants need to make their needs known in advance.

Specialization :

• DevOps