DevOps Engineer

Responsibilities

Kforce has a client that is seeking a DevOps Engineer in Fort Lauderdale, FL.Summary:The DevOps Engineer is responsible for managing the infrastructure, automating deployment processes, and ensuring the reliability and scalability of our systems. The candidate works closely with software developers, system operators, and other IT staff members to oversee code releases and deployments, streamline operations, and implement best practices for continuous integration and continuous delivery (CI/CD). The DevOps Engineer has a strong background in software engineering, system administration, and a deep understanding of DevOps principles and practices.Job Responsibilities:

Design, implement, and manage CI/CD pipelines to automate the software development process

Collaborate with development teams to ensure smooth and reliable software releases

Monitor system performance, identify issues, and implement solutions to optimize system reliability and scalability

Develop and maintain infrastructure as code using tools like Terraform, Ansible, or similar

Implement and manage containerization technologies such as Docker and orchestration tools like Kubernetes

Ensure security best practices are followed and integrated into the DevOps processes

Conduct root cause analysis for production errors and implement preventive measures

Automate routine tasks to improve operational efficiency and reduce manual intervention

Manage cloud infrastructure (AWS, Azure, GCP) and ensure optimal resource utilization

Maintain documentation for infrastructure, configurations, and deployment processes

Participate in on-call rotation to provide 24/7 support for production systems

Skills

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field

Relevant certifications (AWS Certified DevOps Engineer, Certified Kubernetes Administrator, etc.) preferred

Proven experience as a DevOps Engineer or in a similar role

Experience with version control systems (Git)

Experience with microservices architecture

Experience with Agile methodologies and project management tools

Hands-on experience with containerization and orchestration (Docker, Kubernetes)

Strong knowledge of CI/CD tools (Jenkins, GitLab CI, CircleCI, etc.)

Knowledge of security best practices and tools

Familiarity with monitoring and logging tools (Prometheus, Grafana, ELK Stack)

Solid understanding of cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, Google Cloud)

Understanding of networking concepts and protocols

Proficiency with configuration management tools (Ansible, Chef, Puppet, etc.)

Strong scripting skills (Bash, Python, Ruby, etc.)

Excellent problem-solving skills and attention to detail

Strong communication and collaboration skills

Ability to work in a fast-paced, dynamic environment and manage multiple tasks simultaneously

The pay range is the lowest to highest compensation we reasonably in good faith believe we would pay at posting for this role. We may ultimately pay more or less than this range. Employee pay is based on factors like relevant education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, seniority, location, performance, union contract and business needs. This range may be modified in the future.

We offer comprehensive benefits including medical/dental/vision insurance, HSA, FSA, 401(k), and life, disability & ADD insurance to eligible employees. Salaried personnel receive paid time off. Hourly employees are not eligible for paid time off unless required by law. Hourly employees on a Service Contract Act project are eligible for paid sick leave.

Note: Pay is not considered compensation until it is earned, vested and determinable. The amount and availability of any compensation remains in Kforce's sole discretion unless and until paid and may be modified in its discretion consistent with the law.

This job is not eligible for bonuses, incentives or commissions.

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